] In that way, he argued, the precedent could ultimately
] hurt the GOP by allowing Democrats to bar the filibuster
] the next time they hold the White House and a majority in
] the Senate.
]
]
] "If we don't protect the rights of the minority %u2026 if
] you had a liberal president and a Democrat-controlled
] Senate, I think that it could do great damage," said
] McCain, who sought the GOP presidential nomination in
] 2000 and is considering another run in 2008.

And here's why McCain won't be allowed to become a nominee. He just doesn't have that same "kick em when they're down" attitude.