Who is running against McCain anyway? The Republicans I talk to seem to think Obama is running against Palin and the Democrats I talk to seem to think Obama is running against Bush. McCain can't win? Everybody said that Bush couldn't beat Kerry either and by election day it was completely different. Many women didn't like Hillary and wouldn't vote for her, but a LOT of women like Sarah. I'm not saying McCain will win but many female democrats that say they are going to vote for Obama will secretly switch on election day to vote for Sarah Palin.