Posted on 03/25/2010 11:31:37 PM PDT by rabscuttle385
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Her mission? To redefine Republicanism, to make room in the party for diverse viewpoints and ideological differences.
Im saying make room for all Republicans, she said. Not tomorrow. Today .We evolve or we die.
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For someone who grew up in a house with elephant wallpaper in the bathroom, McCain took a circuitous route to Republicanism, registering as an independent voter at age 18 and even voting for Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry in 2004. But sometimes love sneaks up on you in weird ways, McCain explained, noting that her experience on the campaign trail changed her mind, leading her to a new belief system, and she re-registered as a Republican as a Fathers Day present for her dad.
Believing that her support for gay marriage will ensure she is on the right side of history when the civil rights issue of her generation is finally decided, McCain challenges anyone who does not believe she can reconcile her position on equality with her Republican identity.
Move over GOP, she said. Because Im not going anywhere.
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McCain, who kept the event closed to outside media so that student journalists could have an advantage in reporting on her visit, encouraged those in attendance to stay vocal and to demand the right to speak out. Because of her own refusal to be silenced, McCain knows she has become a controversial figure a role she would not have necessarily chosen for herself.
Im a lover, man. I like getting along with people, she said.
Still, she feels her voice is important, crucial to drowning out the fear politics of the current partisan climate and providing support to those who may feel lost on the political spectrum.
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“Matthew 16:26: What shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul? “
Perfect.
“Move over GOP, she said. Because Im not going anywhere.”
By gum, if she quits, hire her back on retainer!
Elephant wallpaper in her bathroom? Probably RHINO’s everywhere throughout her crib.
If Meghan is the future of the Republican party I will soon be an Independent.
I hope McCain loses just so the MSM will lose interest in this fugly li’l piglet.
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