I think he is pretty mainstream in his views just look at who he picked as his running mate. I don't get that there is anything much radical about him at all. He might have a few out there friends and aquaintances but really don't we all? and does that mean we subscribe to their views? But well now we will have the opportunity to find out. I think McCain's pick of Palin was too extreme and turned many that might have voted for him off.