Good point. But compared to Romney is what I was pointing out. McCain has never once added pork to a bill by inserting a set aside. He has continually attempted to eliminate the set asides as part of the budget process and establish mechanisms to implement accountability. He has supported conservative national security initiatives (except stopping illegal immigration) and the military. Meanwhile every aspect of Romney’s record is liberal.
Don’t get me wrong, McCain is a RINO and I hope J.D. defeats him. I am just saying that Romney is far to the left of McCain.
Actually, the lack of any pork spending is not making him popular back home, because he flat out doesn’t bring any of the money Arizona’s send to DC back to Arizona, but he sure does manage to use lobbyist to line his own pockets and live the good life. HE only realized he has a home here when he had someone running against him.