Why did the GOP top and other right wing forces deny McCain the right to pick his own VP candidate?

Question

The Palin selection demonstrates once again the dirty secret of American politics: that semi-fascistic forces exercise near-veto power over the Republican Party. The New York Times reported Sunday, based on interviews with several top McCain aides, that McCain had all but decided to select Senator Joseph Lieberman, who was the Democratic vice-presidential candidate in 2000, to run with him on a cross-party ticket based on all-out support for the war in Iraq.
Top aides told him—reportedly relaying warnings from several influential state party chairmen—that there would be protests on the floor of the convention if he selected a running mate who supports abortion rights, like Lieberman or former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge (a Republican).
http://www.wsws.org/articles/2008/sep2008/pali-s01.shtml

Answer 1

I agree, It's embarrassing! McCain needs to man-up and make his own "maverick" big boy decisions!

Answer 2

Because they didn't want Ridge or Lieberman who were both pro choice. and not extreme enough in their views. So they preferred to choose an unknown with excellent theo con credentials. Sarah Palin is anti choice, opposed to evolution and a fan of Pat Buchanan. A sterling reactionary.

Answer 3

and the facist dictators in the dem party scuttled hillary and forced obama to drag the old fart Joe with him. OH, wait, wasn't that Joe who led the rebellion against Hillary and knowing he was unpalatable to win an election himself....ok I get it.

Answer 4

Awh...Cute! Conspiracy theories already! Someone quick...Get Sean Penn and Charle Sheen on this STAT!

Answer 5

'the semi-fascistic forces?" WTF? Since when are they 'semi-fascistic?" They are full on fascists, lets call them for what they really are.