Posted on 09/27/2005 8:33:38 AM PDT by Aetius
To simply nullify the Courts, and to stop them from continually siding with the Left in the Culture war by imposing that which can't be properly enacted in most states, is the primary goal of cultural conservatives. We are perfectly content in taking our chances in the democratic process, but the imposition of leftist outcomes by the Courts is unacceptable and infuriating. McCain need only take our side against judicial activism, and I think he could win the nomination.
And while I do think that the media's love for McCain would drop once he faces off against a democrat (and not an evil Republican), especially if its Hillary, its probably a safe bet that he would still be treated better than most Republicans. As such, he would have a golden opportunity to use his top moderate status to point out to the public (especially moderates and independents) that the Left's demonization of justices like Scalia is based on lies; that such conservative judges would be neutral in the culture war and would not impose anything on anyone as liberal judges do. If he did this, McCain could become a hero to social conservatives.
Now having said all of that, I don't think that he will actually do any of this. He has spoken highly of Scalia in the past, but he probably fears losing the media's adoration, so he'll probably choose not to take advantage of this opportunity.
And to change topics; McCain's alliance with Ted Kennedy on a thinly-veiled amnesty will be a strong knock against him. That Kennedy is an enthusiastic cosponsor says all one needs to know about this garbage bill, and McCain would be wise to jettison it and join forces with Kyl and Cornyn and support their less offensive bill.
Words are not deeds. McCain is going to have to do an awful lot more then just talk to patch things up with the Coservative base.
"McCain needs the Right to stop loathing him, and he seems to realize it."
I don't know that I "loath" him, but I certainly don't trust him. He's absolutely unreliable, I don't care how strong a stance he takes against fiscal irresponsibility. I think he's in it for the attention, and not for conservative principles. And please don't ask if I'd vote for him rather than Horrid Hillary (at least, not first thing in the morning!).
Couldn't this writer show even a little bit of creativity and refrain from using the word, "maverick"?
I guess in 2008 I will just stay home. If McPain wins the primary I will not vote for him.
A McCain ticket will keep me home, or force my vote to a third party true Conservative if available, on election day. For now I prefer to see Tancredo on the ticket, as P or VP, to ensure immigration laws get enforced and broders are secured.
McCain does not look healthy enough to be President.
Here's a novel idea. How about enforcing the stinking laws we do have before adding another layer to ignore.
John McCain:
1. Pro-American patriot.
2. Pro-life with exceptions for rape, incest, Life of mother
1. Traditional budget balancing Repub....will raise taxes to balance budget
2. Anti-Free Speech (Campaign Finance)
3. Gun Rights Moderate (Will allow prosecution of companies)
4. Pro Filibuster
Those are the things I remember about him. I would not support him in the primaries, but I would in the general.
To get elected suddenly he will be "Conservative". If you beleive that one I have some swamp land......and all that!
Please! A Leopard does NOT change his spots.
Rino is as Rino does and worse. Hopefully the majority of die hard conservatives are NOT buying this "new and improved McCain" ACT!!
I would write myself in and call it good.
NEVER HAPPENED! mcpain (media) Az could never win a GOP primary without that stupid crossover rule. He's dead meat Rich. Wake up dude.
"For the first time in years, conservatives have listened to Arizona Sen. John McCain talk about a high-profile domestic issue and have nodded their heads vigorously"
Think about that for a minute. How far left must the current situation have drifted if you have to loook to your right to see McCain?
McCain has no chance with the conservative base. He is untrustworthy and unreliable. He is a political shell with no core principles except for power-seeking and self aggrandizement.
Should he ever manage to squeak through to nomination, the media will immediately devour him. They will deliberately soft sell him to the right during primary season, knowing they have the goods to destroy him following his nomination.
I hope we are not that stupid.
I agree...but I think McVain will lose the primary to either George Allen or even better...Rick Perry. I don't know why he hasn't been mentioned for a possible White House run...ditto Marc Racicot, former two-term MT governor. It's early yet...and both of these governors have an excellent chance to consider running. I don't want McVain to even think about it. He's too old (will be 72 in 08) and he's had malignant melanoma twice. I don't like or trust McVain and he's got to go.
Snicker.
On another note, McCain would be a disaster as president. A man who cannot control his temper always makes a bad leader. A man whose core is difficult to locate, or is rotting, is friend to dangerous levels of political expediency.
The Oval Office isn't big enough for McCain's ego. That in itself would cause mega problems.
I don't think anyone knows the *real* John McCain. What appears above the surface makes me not want to have to find out what he tries to keep submerged.
You forgot gov Sanford.
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