Posted on 05/23/2004 9:23:18 AM PDT by kattracks
New York Sen. Hillary Clinton said Sunday that she would support pro-life Republican Sen. John McCain if Sen. John Kerry tapped him as his running mate."I'm a big admirer of John McCain," Clinton told "Fox News Sunday." "I have the greatest respect for him."
While saying she accepts McCain's denials that he's not interested in the VP slot, Clinton added that a prospective Kerry decision to tap McCain for VP "is such a personal decision for him that I will support whoever he chooses."
"And if he picks John McCain?" asked FNS host Chris Wallace.
"Absolutely, I'll be there supporting whoever John Kerry decides to pick,' Clinton replied, insisting, "We have pro-life Democrats [in our party]."
The comments represent a 180 degree shift for the top Democrat, who is considered a pro-abortion icon. At the 1992 Democratic Party that nominated President Clinton, then-Pennsylvania Gov. Robert Casey was barred from speaking.
McCain has repeatedly cited the Democratic Party's committment to legalized abortion as a key reason why he wouldn't accept a Kerry VP invite.
On another topic, Sen. Clinton said she had no hard feelings against Republicans who turned her husband into the first elected U.S. president ever to be impeached, including her fellow Fox guest, Sen. Lindsey Graham, who was a House impeachment manager.
"You know, I believe in redemption and growth," she told Fox. "And, you know, people who were previously misguided can see the light."
Sen. Graham smiled but didn't challenge her assessment.
It seems quite plausible that Kerry will attempt to mitigate his pro-abort position by choosing a "moderate" on abortion as a running mate, to pull in the swing Catholic vote and short-circuit the few American bishops who have bravely spoken out regarding Kerry and abortion.
Keep a close eye on this development. If Hillary supports it, something i9s definitely afoot.
Gee, Hilliary loves Sen. McKeating...er, McCain. Not surprising really. They have so much in common.
Well, Hillary, what are you waiting for? Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling...Come home!
Why does it not surprise me that this bi-ch would take any opportunity to buttress the credibility of someone that spews in the manner and frequency of John McCain? And for all of McCain's protestations to the otherwise, I can see him joining Kerry quite easily.
What is most fascinating about this classic McCain statement is: 1) He doesn't even use the right language. He implicitly recognizes that ROE et al. are not actually judicial decisions at all, but LEGISLATION--by using the word "repeal." 2) I thought ROE et al. are supposed to be INTERPRETATIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION. What relevance to interpreting the Constitution does the "necessity" or "non-necessity" of abortion have??? Does the ACTUAL MEANING of the TEXT change when we "need" abortion and when we don't "need" abortion???
A glimpse into the muddled cesspool that is the "mind" of a United States Senator.
Presidential hopeful John McCain at a news conference Sunday in Omaha, Neb. (AP)
By Terry M. Neal
Washington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, August 24, 1999; Page A4
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) appeared to soften his position on making abortion illegal in separate interviews in recent days, drawing criticism from social conservatives and some of his opponents for the Republican presidential nomination...
So much for principle, eh McCain?
In Praise of Waffling
How Roe v. Wade distorts American politics.
BY JAMES TARANTO
Tuesday, August 31, 1999 Sen. John McCain, whose 1997-98 voting record earned him a 90% rating from the National Right to Life Committee, is a born-again supporter of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that struck down state abortion laws. Or is he?
In an Aug. 20 interview with the San Francisco Chronicle, Mr. McCain declared: "Certainly in the short term, or even the long term, I would not support repeal of Roe v. Wade, which would then force X number of women in America to [undergo] illegal and dangerous operations." Four days later, however, he wrote to the National Right to Life Committee declaring his "unequivocal support" for overturning Roe. Mr. McCain's waffling drew guffaws from pundits and attacks from pro-life and pro-choice groups alike....
McCain is NOT prolife. Nor is he conservative in any meaningful way.
For future reference, the Wall Street Journal is also now excerpt-only, thus the pull of #19.
Wow, THAT one I didn't know. Thanks.
The most glaring thing about this was Graham never even defended his position on the impeachment. He is doing the bidding of the Dems -- he makes my skin crawl!
"Hillary: I'll Support Pro-life McCain for VP"
In a off handed way she is alering/warning Dems to put pressure on Kerry not to even consider McCain as VP because a GOP VP could bring on a prolife downfall to the U.S.
Since she can't be #1 Hillary wants this VP spot for herself, and she will do whatever it takes to get there.
Shows how far the Liberal left will go to win the WhiteHouse,also knowing VP would be a figure head.
DC is corrupt and American is fast going to hell!
Shows how far the Liberal left will go to win the WhiteHouse,also knowing VP would be a figure head.
DC is corrupt and America is fast going to hell!
Shows how far the Liberal left will go to win the WhiteHouse,also knowing VP would be a figure head.
DC is corrupt and America is fast going to hell!
Graham acted almost embarrassed about impeaching Bubba - disgusting!
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