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Actually, besides aggressive execution of WOT, the place where McCain will keep faith with conservatives will be USSC judicial appointments - he will appoint Roberts/Alito types. He knows that he cannot mess up here without having the base abandon him. That said, lower court appointments will be more liberal, consistent with ongoing horse trading with Senators.

What about John McCain's Maverick record (including saying he got the message about Amnesty and securing the border and then turning around and telling La Raza that on day one of his administration he would be re-pushing his Comprehensive Immigration Reform again) would lead you to believe that 1. He really intends to keep his word 2. He can keep his word with an overwhelmingly Democrat Congress?

Furthermore, given his penchant for reaching across the aisle, why does anyone think he will fulfill this promise?

I base my opinion on McCain’s word that he will appoint justices in the mold of Roberts and Alito. He has said so repeatedly. It would be nice to hear him say it tonight, as well.