Posted on 05/23/2004 9:23:18 AM PDT by kattracks
New York Sen. Hillary Clinton said Sunday that she would support pro-life Republican Sen. John McCain if Sen. John Kerry tapped him as his running mate."I'm a big admirer of John McCain," Clinton told "Fox News Sunday." "I have the greatest respect for him."
While saying she accepts McCain's denials that he's not interested in the VP slot, Clinton added that a prospective Kerry decision to tap McCain for VP "is such a personal decision for him that I will support whoever he chooses."
"And if he picks John McCain?" asked FNS host Chris Wallace.
"Absolutely, I'll be there supporting whoever John Kerry decides to pick,' Clinton replied, insisting, "We have pro-life Democrats [in our party]."
The comments represent a 180 degree shift for the top Democrat, who is considered a pro-abortion icon. At the 1992 Democratic Party that nominated President Clinton, then-Pennsylvania Gov. Robert Casey was barred from speaking.
McCain has repeatedly cited the Democratic Party's committment to legalized abortion as a key reason why he wouldn't accept a Kerry VP invite.
On another topic, Sen. Clinton said she had no hard feelings against Republicans who turned her husband into the first elected U.S. president ever to be impeached, including her fellow Fox guest, Sen. Lindsey Graham, who was a House impeachment manager.
"You know, I believe in redemption and growth," she told Fox. "And, you know, people who were previously misguided can see the light."
Sen. Graham smiled but didn't challenge her assessment.
The Republicans win either way on this one. If McCain becomes the dem vp, it is because they couldn't find a qualified dem.
If he doesn't, then whoever does become the dem vp candidate will be their second choice.
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Keep exposing this woman... people need to know who she is, because the media sure won't tell 'em!
They also know she's lying through her teeth when she pretends to be moderate, especially on the abortion issue. Wasn't she a featured, enthusiastic and disgraceful speaker at the pro-abortion march last month?
Bingo! Hillary Clinton was a speaker and for anyone that would swallow her being moderate and a supporter of the military, I have some swamp land for sale in Arizona!
no way the GOP lets McCain continue to chair committees, be a Republican and go on the shows as a Republican. If he goes, he's out. totally.
Very funny! Thanks for the reply. :)
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