Meghan McCain seeks reform for Republican Party (says Rush, GOP "stubborn and close-minded")

The Independent Florida Alligator, University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla. ^ | 2010-01-28 | C.J. Pruner

[rabscuttle385]

Meghan McCain believes in limited government and the pro-life platform. She also supports the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

But she believes the Republican Party needs to evolve.

McCain spoke at the University Auditorium Wednesday night, and about 360 tickets were distributed for the event. She was paid $10,000, according to the UF Student Government Finance Office.

“The Republican party has a serious PR problem,” McCain said. “Anyone who doesn’t think so is smoking something.”

Describing herself as a “progressive Republican,” McCain, the daughter of U.S. Sen. John McCain, focused on the need for civility within the realm of politics and the need for the Republican Party to become more receptive toward divisive social issues.

“I’m not saying, ‘Let’s abandon the core ideals of the Republican Party,’” she said, noting how there are many people who love the party but believe its ideals have been lost. “I’m asking the Republican Party to stop being stubborn and close-minded.”

She also touched on the widening of the political divide within the country and how it is inhibiting Americans from reaching a political consensus.

She blamed pundits from both the right and the left, such as Rush Limbaugh and Keith Olbermann, as being equally damaging to the country.

[Tarpon]

We surround and out number the RINOs ... See Massachusetts election for clarity.

[RexBeach]

My word, the students paid her 10 grand to speak - about something that is a mystery to her?

Well, only in America.

[goodnesswins]

Keep talking Meghan...keep talking!

[Zathras]

...progressive Republican...
Sorry the term is “Infiltrator”

The Republican party already has enough boobs.

[dead]

Describing herself as a “progressive Republican,”

That's sorta like "hot fat chick."

[riri]

How can we ever rid ourselves of this scourge that is the McCain family?

Can't Jenny Craig pick her up and give her something else to do to gain celebrity?

[goldstategop]

Yeah, Meghan, believing in traditional values is so divisive and close-minded by your lights. I have a newsflash for you: I will never evolve! And conservatives will take back the Republican Party from your moderate country club pretenders to the throne. Get used to it!

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find only things evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelogus

[rhombus]

“The Republican party has a serious PR problem,” McCain said. “Anyone who doesn’t think so is smoking something.”

Agreed Meghan and you are a perfect example.

[sodpoodle]

***She.......focused on the need for civility***

We are waiting Meghan!!!!!!

[Natural Law]

Do we really need to be taking political advice from a rich fat white chick with Daddy issues?

[Reaganwuzthebest]

The best reform we could have is to see mccain sent home by JD Hayworth.

[nj patriot]

When John McCain loses his Senate seat this year can we lose that repulsive daughter of his too?

[MsLady]

I think Meghan needs to start the new republican socialist party.

[TADSLOS]

We need a Meghan speech every single day from now until the AZ primary. She’s a godsend for J.D. Keep it up, Ms. Piggy!

[12Gauge687]

Progressive = Socialist in my book, too.

[MsLady]

Young, spoiled, clueless and a no-it-all.

[Chgogal]

Meghan, you're a bore. Make your own way and stop living off of Daddy's name.

[TexasCajun]

If only boobs were brains:

[WOBBLY BOB]

Meghan McCain On “The View”: “Kiss My Fat Ass!”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qbZuYqa_8g