McCain: ‘more conservative than his image.’
Today, AP examines Sen. John McCain’s (R-AZ) record and concludes that he is more “conservative” — and less “independent” — than typically portrayed:
– Abortion. McCain promises to appoint judges who, in the mold of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, are likely to limit the reach of the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion. McCain’s record is not spotless on abortion: He said once, in 1999, that Roe v. Wade should not be overturned. But that amounted to a blip in an otherwise unbroken record of opposing abortion rights for women. […]
– Gay rights. McCain opposes gay marriage. True, he does not support a federal ban on gay marriage on grounds the issue traditionally has been decided by states. But McCain worked to ban gay marriage in Arizona. He also supports the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, and he opposed legislation to protect gay people from job discrimination or hate crimes. […]
– Gun control. McCain voted against a ban on assault-style weapons and for shielding gun-makers and dealers from civil suits. He did vote in favor of requiring background checks at gun shows, but in general he sides with the National Rifle Association in favor of gun rights.
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About damn time that someone in the mainstream media finally bothered to acknowledge the truth…
April 14th, 2008 at 10:08 amAnd this just in, the AP has learned that Hillary Clinton is, in fact, a female….
April 14th, 2008 at 10:08 amThe problem is, will anyone really listen to this very critical fact? Or has McCain already got the media and a large portion of the general public so tightly wrapped around his little finger that it won’t make any difference?
April 14th, 2008 at 10:11 amLast night Obama and Clinton answered deeply profound questions about their personal faith and how they address equally profound social challenges. They each did very well, although Obama seemed more comfortable in doing so.
April 14th, 2008 at 10:12 amWhere was McCain? — he declined. He doesn’t have to anwer tough questions — he can say no thanks, and go along his way. Jewish groups are upset with McCain’s spiritual advisors, but you won’t see a headline on that. McCain is no maverick - he is as conservative as he believes the voters want him to be — he is conveniently conservative. As soon as the Democrats get their act together and align themselves, the attacks on the hyporcisy and pandering done by McCain will rightfully sink his campaign.
That which makes Conservatives have an issue with McCain isn’t his conservative record, but his stance on Immigration, Campaign Finance, and his thumbing his nose at the GOP on various occasions.
April 14th, 2008 at 10:14 amI read this article on another newspage and came away with the feeling that it was pro-conservative propaganda for McCain. This article allows the fence-sitting cons out there to feel good about supporting him. The gist ties in nicely with the theme of McCain Reagan, McCain Bush, McCain America…
April 14th, 2008 at 10:15 amLet’s not forget, if memory serves, that McCain voted, along with Bob Dole against giving away the digital broadcast spectrum for free. But how on earth could he stomach his party after the “illegitimate black child”push poll they used against him?!
April 14th, 2008 at 10:17 amNo surprise in the content, we all knew he is a warmonger reactionary. But MSM actually pointing this out? WTF. Something is terribly wrong.
April 14th, 2008 at 10:22 amThat is exactly why blogs like this are so important. The facts to counter the lies told by the main stream medial can be found here with supporting information.
The truth is the true enemy of the right and we have it on our side.
We just have to make sure that everyone we hear supporting the right wing policies get hammered with the true facts of what they are saying. Otherwise the ditto heads get to re-write the facts…..something they must do to win.
April 14th, 2008 at 10:26 amAmerica has rejected conservatism. Let’s hope reich-wingers attempt to tag Mc100yearwar as a conservative.
April 14th, 2008 at 10:32 amOf course, the current Corporate-Controlled Media will try to portray McBush as a “regular” guy. Just like they did with Bush. An image was carefully concocted back in 1999/2000. Bush was portrayed in the media as a “brush cutting” regular kind of guy. Nothing could have been further from the truth. He is a blueblood from Connecticut.
McBomb had a barbeque recently for the Press. Not only is McLame feeding the press hotdogs but a lot of baloney on who he really is. The Complicit Media has to stop giving McSenile a free pass and start asking the tough questions, not just do you want hot mustard with that.
I hope the public can see through the smoke and mirrors this time. Otherwise, we get what we deserve.
April 14th, 2008 at 10:39 amActually on the Gun Issue I agree with McCain.We need guns to prevent tyranny. Many Progressives are Pro-Gun.
April 14th, 2008 at 10:39 amIndeed. I wish there was a left-wing version of the NRA.
April 14th, 2008 at 10:42 amThe sad part about this is that it is actually news. Our news media are distorting the Republican candidate’s views - AGAIN - to make him seem less conservative than he actually is.
Remember 2000 and how Bush was a “Compassionate Conservative” who supported global warming action? They’re doing it all over again!
April 14th, 2008 at 10:45 amAlthough I agree that guns are not the problem and that the murder rate by guns in America is the highest in the world is more a reflection of our society than the result of gun ownership, I still see no reason for everyone to feel free to carry a handgun everywhere they go or the need for individuals to have fully automatic assult weapons in their homes.
Fully automatic Thompson Sub-machine guns have been illegal since the 30’s
There has to be some sense applied to this problem. Everyone cannot be allowed to own anything they want just to justify defense against tyranny. Besides why don’t you vote the tyrants out.
April 14th, 2008 at 11:05 amMcMaybe:
April 14th, 2008 at 11:14 amFrom ‘compassionate conservative’ to ‘convenient conservative’.
I don’t really view these “revelations” to have been big secrets. I wish the article grappled with how he has gotten to acheieve this maverick, independent image.
April 14th, 2008 at 11:16 amI’m telling you again, Frank White is a troll.
April 14th, 2008 at 11:19 amIt was a post that seems divisive…..whether intentional or not…..I think you are probably right RoS.
April 14th, 2008 at 11:30 amOn the political specrtrum, McCain stands just to the right.
Of Satan.
April 14th, 2008 at 11:42 amNeither Clinton nor Obama support the legalization of same-sex marriage. Rather than show leadership in this area of civil rights, they follow popular opinion because they know they can only lose on the issue (sadly). Whoever’s elected– be it Clinton, Obama, or McCain– there still won’t be equal protection of marriage laws.
April 14th, 2008 at 12:46 pmWha? Does this mean that McSame isn’t a “different kind of Republican?” Oh, the humanity!
April 14th, 2008 at 12:57 pmWhy is it that they are just noticing these things? We’ve been noticing them for a long time now. Boy, the press sure is slow to catch up, or….they are intentionally not reporting on how conservative McCain is because they know that’s going to hurt him with the American people.
April 14th, 2008 at 2:23 pmThe Capitol Dome Says:
Neither Clinton nor Obama support the legalization of same-sex marriage. Rather than show leadership in this area of civil rights, they follow popular opinion because they know they can only lose on the issue (sadly). Whoever’s elected– be it Clinton, Obama, or McCain– there still won’t be equal protection of marriage laws.
You don’t know this for sure. Obama and Clinton are having to moderate their views to keep from offending a very large part of the population who, for some strange reason, don’t vote in their own best interests, instead voting for gays, abortion and guns. Once Obama takes office, I’m fairly sure we are going to see his opinions become a lot more liberal on a lot of subjects. I hate it that he can’t tell the world his true positions for fear of being rejected. Take the health care industry and his plan. He has frequently said if he could start over, he would go for a single-payer, nationalized health care plan. I think he recognizes that most people would find going straight to that would be too great a leap. So, I believe he is going to work in that direction rather than taking the giant leap all at once. But who knows, maybe by that time the American corporations will be clamoring for single payer health because they are going broke trying to keep up with employee health insurance payments.
April 14th, 2008 at 2:27 pmaqua21885 Says:
The problem is, will anyone really listen to this very critical fact? Or has McCain already got the media and a large portion of the general public so tightly wrapped around his little finger that it won’t make any difference?
Just wait until the Democratic party starts running advertisements introducing the public to the real John McCain. There’s not a lot the media or the Republican party can do to stop that. I just hope they start soon because the longer they wait the more entrenched the skewed view of McCain will be.
April 14th, 2008 at 2:29 pmYeah, but they are really, really, really fun. :)
And, they are not illegal if you obtain the proper permits to own and operate a fully automatic weapon.
April 14th, 2008 at 3:03 pmJust a thought.
The importance of this election cannot be overstated IMO.
The country is and has been slowly trending Republican in the last few presidential elections.
The Independent voter is the swing vote. They vote for things like gut feelings integrity and strength. They are definately turned off by partisan politics.
McCain is well situated in having the public and press believing he too is independent and with President Bush’s #s so low,a candidate who will stand up to Bush. ie not creating a “third Bush Term” no matter how much the left screams it.
Republicans and Democrats have stayed roughly the same over the last few election cycles even during the Republican Revolution, and the current Democratic retaking of the House. Those numbers are between 34 + 40% It is the independents that determine the election. The more independent McCain looks and is for that matter the better. The more partisan the less chance he has IMO. Libs are Libs and conservatives are conservatives few will change. The Independents vote for the man not the party and McCain with the independent tag and war record + experiance stands in good stead.
Regards, Live Dangerously be a Consertive
The reason is that they are voting for the
April 15th, 2008 at 7:52 am