"I think it's fair to say Richard is favourite if you were to put your money on anyone but the Network Q is the type of rally that always throws up a few surprises, " McRae said.
After capping off a 14-hour day with an outdoor rally at Clemson University on Wednesday, McCain -- known to eat just about whatever type of foodstuff that makes it way aboard the bus -- barreled his way toward the back with a couple of fast-food hamburgers in hand, shouting for aides to bring some back for the press corps.