Posted on 12/28/2005 6:48:34 AM PST by teddyballgame
1. Sen. Lincoln Chafee (R.I.) Once approached by Democratic Leader Harry Reid to switch parties, Chafee has long supported liberal policies. He backs legal abortion, gay rights, federal-funded health care, strict environmental protections and a higher minimum wage. Opposes ANWR drilling. Also was the only Republican in Congress not to endorse the President’s reelection and one of three who tried to gut Bush’s tax cuts.
2. Sen. Olympia Snowe (Maine) A self-described “centrist,” Snowe scored a 100% pro-choice voting record as scored by NARAL and consistently votes with Democrats on social issues.
3. Sen. Arlen Specter (Pa.) “Snarlin’ Arlen” warned Bush not to nominate judges who might overturn Roe v. Wade, joined Chaffee reducing tax cuts and supported Democrats on the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, HMO and overtime regulation. Also opposed school choice in Washington, D.C.
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McCain didn't make this list because it isn't a list of the top ten uber-RINOS.
No McCain in this list would be like leaving USC out of the top ten college poll.
I agree with the list. These (maybe except for Mitt Romney)are all worse than McCain on the most important issues to me - national security, pro-life, etc. McCain irritates me to no end on the minor stuff - Campaign finance, etc. But he's one of the WOT's staunchest advocates. I'd vote for somebody who advocates CF but is strong on national security over somebody who votes aginst CF but also criticizes the war....Putting on flame suit.....
Not a fair comparison. McCain doesn't play in the weak PAC-10.
McCain is the scumbag KING of the RINOs.
I don't agree with the inclusion of Romney. Otherwise, this is a good list.
A repost from yesterday:
"I hate to point this out, ladies and gentlemen, but:
"They're a vote. They caucus with us. They give us Republican committee chairmen, and insure that the Republican bills come to the floor, and the Democrat amendments do not.
"That's the way politics work. If you want to be pure, you'll have to start a commune.
No one replied....
There is an error in the article. It has Christopher Shays listed as the No. 5 RINO. This is blatantly wrong! Living in Connecticut I can tell you there is no Republican Party!
National Security-
He sponsered and pushed an amendment to protect the rights of terrorists in this war.
He joined Lindsey's amendment to give these people rights to our Courts.
He's called for an investigation into the NSA taps, instead of an investigation into the person leaking national security to the NYT's that is likely one of his fellow Senators.
He has sought to undermine the SOD (Rumsfield) for years.
Judges-
He blocked the end of the filibuster over Judges. Some are still tied up in filibusters. That deal played a large reason in why the President felt he had to choose Miers, and it is why the Dems are able to still hold it over everyone's heads for Alito and anyone that follows. If pro-life is your concern, a Senator that bloacks the ability to confirm Constitutionalist Judges doesn't deserve any defense from you.
I reject your rational about McCain on strong basis.
Now that's just too precious! Thanks for bringing that to the forum.
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Thank you...McCain isn't on the list because:
1. He's a patriot
2. He's a Goldwater/Reagan Republican
3. He's a staunch defender of American foreign affairs/Bush's military policies
4. He's a right-to-lifer
5. He's a deficit hawk.
6. He seeks ways to create a fairer electorial process.
7. He supports the military man and woman in the trenches.
8. He wants America to remain the envy of the world.
9. He backs the need for conservative federal judges.
AND 10. When his nation called for service during Vietnam, he didn't hide in an air national guard unit, he didn't attend parties that featured illegal drugs, he didn't shirk scheduled ANG drills to support Alabama politial buddies, and he didn't get convicted for DUI...
"10. When his nation called for service during Vietnam, he didn't hide in an air national guard unit, he didn't attend parties that featured illegal drugs, he didn't shirk scheduled ANG drills to support Alabama politial buddies, and he didn't get convicted for DUI..."
That's funny because it's true! I'm sure the Bushbots won't be thrilled.
McCain deservers eternal scorn as chief of the Gang of 14. He helped achieve a major blow to the Republican Party and their President.
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