Hillary: I'll Support Pro-life McCain for VP

NewsMax.com ^ | 5/23/04 | Carl Limbacher and the NewsMax.com staff

[Polycarp IV]

Please take a close look at this thread's article as well as the articles I posted about McCain in response.

It seems quite plausible that Kerry will attempt to mitigate his pro-abort position by choosing a "moderate" on abortion as a running mate, to pull in the swing Catholic vote and short-circuit the few American bishops who have bravely spoken out regarding Kerry and abortion.

Keep a close eye on this development. If Hillary supports it, something i9s definitely afoot.

[mewzilla]

Gee, Hilliary loves Sen. McKeating...er, McCain. Not surprising really. They have so much in common.

[FrankR]

"Hillary Clinton said Sunday that she would support pro-life Republican Sen. John McCain if Sen. John Kerry tapped him as his running mate. "

The first rule in dealing with the clintons is, "Expect whatever they say/do to be unadultrated B.S. from the beginning.".

If the adage, "It's not what they SAY, but what they DO (or have DONE)" ever applied to anyone, it's the clintons...especially HER.

It's the same ol' song and dance..."CAMPAIGN TO THE CENTER/RIGHT, GOVERN TO THE LEFT". How many times does she think Americans will keep falling for that old shell game?

SHE THINKS SHE CAN ATTRACT THE "MODERATES" IF THEY PICK A "REPUBLICAN" (READ: RINO) AS EFFIN'S RUNNING MATE. She also thinks that she can start paving her way as a "moderate" for any future plans she's cooking up in that liberal/commie brain of hers.

Also, it will show [in their feeble minds] some sort of "victory" over Bush to attract a Republican to a kerry ticket...AND, IT WILL OPEN MCCAINS SEAT TO A RE-ELECTION OR GOVERNMENTAL APPOINTMENT...DILUTING THE CONGRESS.

So far - last I heard - McCain gave and emphatic "no", but politics make strange bedfellows, so tighten you seatbelt and hang on for the ride.

[avenir]

"You know, I believe in redemption and growth," she told Fox. "And, you know, people who were previously misguided can see the light."

Well, Hillary, what are you waiting for? Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling...Come home!

[DoughtyOne]

Why does it not surprise me that this bi-ch would take any opportunity to buttress the credibility of someone that spews in the manner and frequency of John McCain? And for all of McCain's protestations to the otherwise, I can see him joining Kerry quite easily.

[Arthur McGowan]

The San Francisco Chronicle on August 20 reported the following statement from Sen. John McCain: "I'd love to see a point where (Roe vs. Wade) is irrelevant and could be repealed because abortion is no longer necessary. But certainly in the short term, or even the long term, I would not support repeal of Roe vs. Wade, which would then force X number of women in America to (undergo) illegal and dangerous operations."

What is most fascinating about this classic McCain statement is: 1) He doesn't even use the right language. He implicitly recognizes that ROE et al. are not actually judicial decisions at all, but LEGISLATION--by using the word "repeal." 2) I thought ROE et al. are supposed to be INTERPRETATIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION. What relevance to interpreting the Constitution does the "necessity" or "non-necessity" of abortion have??? Does the ACTUAL MEANING of the TEXT change when we "need" abortion and when we don't "need" abortion???

A glimpse into the muddled cesspool that is the "mind" of a United States Senator.

[Polycarp IV]

Re: post # 18, Oops, sorry, forgot to excerpt WashPost. Thanks for pulling it, Here's the link and excerpt instead.

McCain Softens Abortion Stand

Presidential hopeful John McCain at a news conference Sunday in Omaha, Neb. (AP)

By Terry M. Neal
Washington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, August 24, 1999; Page A4

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) appeared to soften his position on making abortion illegal in separate interviews in recent days, drawing criticism from social conservatives and some of his opponents for the Republican presidential nomination...

[mewzilla]

So much for principle, eh McCain?

[Polycarp IV]

Again, thanks, here's an excerpt in lieu of the pulled post. Given Kerry is the Waffle King, McCain would be perfect:

In Praise of Waffling
How Roe v. Wade distorts American politics.

BY JAMES TARANTO

Tuesday, August 31, 1999 Sen. John McCain, whose 1997-98 voting record earned him a 90% rating from the National Right to Life Committee, is a born-again supporter of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that struck down state abortion laws. Or is he?

In an Aug. 20 interview with the San Francisco Chronicle, Mr. McCain declared: "Certainly in the short term, or even the long term, I would not support repeal of Roe v. Wade, which would then force X number of women in America to [undergo] illegal and dangerous operations." Four days later, however, he wrote to the National Right to Life Committee declaring his "unequivocal support" for overturning Roe. Mr. McCain's waffling drew guffaws from pundits and attacks from pro-life and pro-choice groups alike....

[Cicero]

McCain is NOT prolife. Nor is he conservative in any meaningful way.

[Fiddlstix]

I too support John McLame as VP for Kerry.
Anything to get rid of that RINO once and for all.

[Admin Moderator]

You're welcome.

For future reference, the Wall Street Journal is also now excerpt-only, thus the pull of #19.

Updated FR Excerpt and Link Only or Deny Posting List

[Polycarp IV]

Seems a match made in heaven: Waffling "pro-choice, but maybe pro-life Supemes OK" Catholic Kerry and Waffling "pro-life, with exceptions large enough to drive a tractor trailer through" Episcopal McCain, the perfect Dem ticket!

[Polycarp IV]

Wow, THAT one I didn't know. Thanks.

[NavySEAL F-16]

The most glaring thing about this was Graham never even defended his position on the impeachment. He is doing the bidding of the Dems -- he makes my skin crawl!

[GottaLuvAkitas1]

"Hillary: I'll Support Pro-life McCain for VP"

In a off handed way she is alering/warning Dems to put pressure on Kerry not to even consider McCain as VP because a GOP VP could bring on a prolife downfall to the U.S.
Since she can't be #1 Hillary wants this VP spot for herself, and she will do whatever it takes to get there.

[gunnedah]

Shows how far the Liberal left will go to win the WhiteHouse,also knowing VP would be a figure head.
DC is corrupt and American is fast going to hell!

[gunnedah]

Shows how far the Liberal left will go to win the WhiteHouse,also knowing VP would be a figure head.
DC is corrupt and America is fast going to hell!

[gunnedah]

Shows how far the Liberal left will go to win the WhiteHouse,also knowing VP would be a figure head.
DC is corrupt and America is fast going to hell!

[austingirl]

Graham acted almost embarrassed about impeaching Bubba - disgusting!