I think that the argument of the McCain pick of Palin gave us a good opportunity to see partison hacks in all their glory. I lost all respect for Karl Rove and his opinion when I saw him go after the potential pick of Kaine (which of course did not even happen). Then praise the pick of Palin even though she was more lacking in the very same areas that he criticized Kaine for. After Palin was picked, he started to praise the selection of a small town mayor. It all adds up to people pretty much realizing that politicians and constituents alike are so wrapped up in their party, that they don't even attempt to use objectivity or common sense. This video or variations of it have been making its rounds like wildfire (Jon Stewart basically destroyed him in one youtube version of this but I did not want to post it here as there are a few crass references later in the video).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPpzzADVsV0
People are tired of partisan games, blind loyalties that are not leading to the best interest of American people, and the lack of real accountability that all of that breeds.