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“And of course, McCain is a staunch man of his word and would never betray his constituents, right? When did he make that statement?”
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He’s made that statement during many of his stump speeches as well as during many interviews. You can also check his website (http://www.exploremccain.com/Informing/Issues/b8529d0e-381e-4a29-9c39-6a57c7e182c9.htm) which provides an indepth statement of his position on the issue of ‘Strict Constructionist Philosophy’:

“As President, John McCain will nominate judges who understand that their role is to faithfully apply the law as written, not impose their opinions through judicial fiat.”

“This is not a new position for John McCain. He has long held it. It is reflected in his consistent opposition to the agenda of liberal judicial activists who have usurped the role of state legislatures in such matters as dealing with abortion and the definition of marriage. It is reflected in his longstanding opposition to liberal opinions that have adopted a stance of active hostility toward religion, rather than neutrality. It is reflected in his firm support for the personal rights secured in the Second Amendment.”

“John McCain’s judicial appointees will understand that the Federal government was intended to have limited scope, and that federal courts must respect the proper role of local and state governments.”

“A President should have confidence in the judicial philosophy of those he is appointing to the bench. That is why he strongly supported John Roberts and Samuel Alito for the Supreme Court and that is why he would seek men and women like them as his judicial appointees.”

Next time do a little research on your own.