John McCain Leads 'Economy Bloc' Against Runaway Spending

The National Ledger ^ | 9-29-05 | Robert Novak

[Coastal]

WASHINGTON -- The Senate was up to its old tricks Monday evening. It prepared to pass, without debate and under a procedure requiring unanimous consent, a federal infusion of $9 billion into state Medicaid programs under the pretext of Katrina relief. The bill, drafted in secret under bipartisan auspices, was stopped cold when Republican Sen. John Ensign voiced his objection.

The bill's Democratic sponsors railed in outrage against Ensign, a 47-year-old first-termer from Las Vegas, Nev., who usually keeps a low profile. But he was not acting alone. Ensign belongs to, and, indeed, originated, a small group of Republicans who intend to stand guard on the Senate floor against such raids on the Treasury as Monday night's failure. The group includes Sen. John McCain, who long has tried to wean Republicans from ever greater federal spending but attracted little support from GOP colleagues until recently.

Fear has enveloped Republicans who see themselves handing the banner of fiscal integrity to the Democrats. The GOP is losing the rhetoric war, even though Democrats mostly push for higher domestic spending, because Republicans, while standing firm against tax hikes, have also declined to cut spending. Fearing the worst in the 2006 and 2008 elections, Republican senators who would not be expected to do so are looking to McCain to lead the party back to fiscal responsibility.

[jscottdavis_for_48th_district]

My vote is with Senator John McCain for Prez in 2008!

http://www.friendsofmccain.com

~Scott~
Veteran: U.S. Navy & Persian Gulf War

[OldFriend]

Interestingly enough, I saw that story on another website and McCain's name was NOT in the headline.

Hhmmnnn.......

[flashbunny]

heh.

You came here looking for support for your candidacy.

And then you announce your support for one of the most despised people on this board.

Perhaps you should have done your homework first.

[jscottdavis_for_48th_district]

Yes, I did my homework. Senator John McCain and myself are wartime veterans. McCain was a POW for 5 1/2 years defending our great nation. Since I was of legal age, my support has been for Reagan, Bush, Dole, & W., etc.

McCain wins each term in Arizona by landslide. He is popular on both sides of the aisle. He is NOT one of the most unpopular folks on this board.

I'm against same sex marriage, am for strengthening laws against illegal immigration, and oppose medical marijuana.

Keeping this all in mind, I believe that I vote "RED" probably more than you. Regardless, you sound like a 3rd party Gilchrist supporter.

Thank you,
Scott
http://www.friendsofmccain.com

[jscottdavis_for_48th_district]

Your comments directed at Senator McCain are very inappropriate and incorrect! Please do your homework.

First, McCain leads liberal Hillary by 52% to 35%. He has stated that he would not be V.P. for anyone.

Second, McCain would never team with Feingold. McCain supports are military effort and Feingold is a "Howard Dean" anti-America peacenik!

Thank you,
Scott
Veteran: U.S. Navy & Persian Gulf War

[flashbunny]

Funny, coming from a guy who has been on the board less than three months.

Again, you should do your homework.

[airborne]

To set a good example, all Congressmen should accept an accross the board 1% pay cut!

[KeepArizonaFree]

Main stream liberal moonbat press supports mcstain..... that alone makes him unacceptable to this former US Marine.

[jscottdavis_for_48th_district]

Hello Marine; I'm a former U.S. Navy gunner! The honorable Senator John McCain spent 5 1/2 years as a POW during the Vietnam War. He endured more than you and me put together. My vote is with McCain for 2008.

http://www.friendsofmccain.com