Senator McCain's Choice
When I supported John McCain's candidacy, the main reason was his stance on torture. I admired him for standing up to the Republican right-wing and arguing based on principles. But unfortunately, it looks like Barack Obama is right. Somewhere along the way, the wheels came off of the straight-talk express.
Senator McCain had to choose between staying true to his principles and courting the independents and moderates that have brought him this far or abandon his principles and pander to the right-wing of his party. Unfortunately, he seems to have made his choice.
I feel betrayed and used. Independents are what brought McCain this far and now he's stabbed us in the back as he bends over backwards to court the right-wing of his party. I was willing to look the other way on his 180-degree flip-flop on the Bush tax cuts, but no way am I going to pardon him for this.
Congratulations, John, you just doomed your candidacy. Let's see how many independent votes you get in November, especially if you run against Barack. Don't think these flip-flops are going to make you any more endearing to conservatives. Even if you do complete a hat-trick and flip-flop on immigration as well, I very much doubt the ALIPAC crowd will support you.
For a while, I thought we would see an election between two principled and equally qualified presidential aspirants. Guess it was too good to be true. Oh well, at least this gives Barack more ammunition going ahead.
Senator McCain had to choose between staying true to his principles and courting the independents and moderates that have brought him this far or abandon his principles and pander to the right-wing of his party. Unfortunately, he seems to have made his choice.
I feel betrayed and used. Independents are what brought McCain this far and now he's stabbed us in the back as he bends over backwards to court the right-wing of his party. I was willing to look the other way on his 180-degree flip-flop on the Bush tax cuts, but no way am I going to pardon him for this.
Congratulations, John, you just doomed your candidacy. Let's see how many independent votes you get in November, especially if you run against Barack. Don't think these flip-flops are going to make you any more endearing to conservatives. Even if you do complete a hat-trick and flip-flop on immigration as well, I very much doubt the ALIPAC crowd will support you.
For a while, I thought we would see an election between two principled and equally qualified presidential aspirants. Guess it was too good to be true. Oh well, at least this gives Barack more ammunition going ahead.
posted by Vivek at 5:59 PM
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