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New York Times columnist Paul Krugman was right on the money when he wrote today that Sen. John McCain is a tool of the right wing. The columnist pointed out that McCain is incredibly conservative and has kissed Bush's ass at almost every turn.
"The bottom line is that McCain isn't a moderate; he's a man of the hard right. How far right? Statistical analysis of Mr. McCain's recent voting record, available at www.voteview.com, ranks him as the Senate's third most conservative member."
McCain is an attractive candidate at first blush because he "looks presidential" and is a war veteran. But the closer one examines his extreme record, the more unacceptable he is. Don't get snookered by his many photo-ops and attempts to appear mainstream. McCain is actually to the right of Bush on most issues.
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I used to think McCain was a fairly strong independent leader. He is leaning more and more right these days.
He publicly endorsed an amendment to the Arizona state constitution that would, while "defining" marriage as one man/one woman, also void ALL CURRENTLY EXISTING LEGAL PROTECTIONS for unmarried couples, gay or straight. As I hear things, over 500 dependent children will lose their health ins coverage under this amendment, yet McCain supports it as an extension of the state's right to define the institution of marriage "as residents see fit." He also says this "should not lead to discrimination." But - it IS!
A move to appease the right. A safe bet to sell out the interests of what is perceived as "only" the gay community (though it targets children, seniors, and entire families in addition). McCain must be trying to get the nomination for 2008.
posted by Anonymous, at
3/13/2006 3:52 PM
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Wayne - You are right on the money about McCain. I believe that backroom deals have already been struck when you consider Bush's "signing declaration" on the McCain Torture Bill.
It is my prediction that we'll see the GOP replace Cheney after the 2006 midterms - positioning McCain as the 2008 candidate on the GOP ticket - maybe with Frist as his running mate.
I can't believe I met the guy in his office on Capitol Hill one time. Can you imagine, 8 years of Bush followed by McCain?
posted by Anonymous, at
3/13/2006 6:32 PM
