I agree. I think the increasing friction in the McCain/Palin camp is based on the fact that Palin does not like to be told what to do and the fact McCain is notorious for changing his views. I also think Stevens has the right to file an appeal.

As much as I don't care for Stevens, asking him to step down that soon after the conviction is laid down is a political move by McCain. If there was no election happening and he appeals you wouldn't hear a word about resigning (from the GOP side anyways) until the appeal was completed.

The Dems asking to step down that soon after the conviction is just par for the political landscape...