McCain has 20 years of experience more than Bush
McCain has REAL war experience, not pontoon boating in Texas
McCain has a brain and can think for himself, instead of pre-written speeches and teleprompter reading
McCain has relationships with world leaders
McCain wasn't the "Golden Child" of the Republicans because he worked closely with democrats on issues as well.
Interesting... Bush has more in common with Obama than McCain does. Maybe my question should be, "Why is Obama so much like Bush?"
By the way, saying McCain voted so heavily with Bush is NOT a valid arguement... A LOT of what they agreed on was limiting financial earmarks that the democrats are typically supporters of, and Obama is well known for.