Furthermore, there's a world of untapped talent in alternative media. In a different world, The View tapping some Patreon phenom or rising podcast star for a quarter of the price needed to poach a traditional television personality would prove a win-win for both parties. But who in their right mind would replace McCain? McCain came to the show with proven anti-Trump, anti-alt-right, anti-whatever bonafide the Left claimed was required for civil conversation. She cleared that bar and then some, and it still wasn't enough. She was treated like garbage, not just on the internet or on-air but also behind the scenes where even the tensest of political struggles are supposed to abate. If McCain couldn't get a fair shake, nobody else can. Anyone with the brain and charm to deserve a place on The View won't lack the good sense not to reject it.