If that's his reasoning, he gets what he deserves. He wants the country and the candidate to be as deluded as he is, regarding a real vision of the US, the world, and the universe.
I like people from either side who don't always follow the party line. I'd prefer a leader over a party representative.
The R's who are against McCain will turn support him because they have no other option. Being a moderate will actually help in the general election, too.