Way too early, but..... Maverick!

Treat this as one poll, way, way out in front of any election, etc, BUT, take a look at this.

A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of likely 2010 Republican Primary voters in Arizona finds the longtime incumbent (John McCain) in a virtual tie with potential challenger J.D. Hayworth. McCain earns 45% of the vote, while Hayworth picks up 43%.

Do you appreciate the irony, that McCain, a man proud of his self proclaimed "separation from his party", could be taken down by this right wing primary surge brought on in good part by his "maverick" choice of Sarah Palin as his VP nominee?

Man. That would be delicious.