I too have profound doubts about a lot of what Sen. McCain has done during his time in the Senate, but when it comes to sheer admiration for a man who is real, true hero he is at the top my list!
I regret that he has taken stands that make it impossible to vote for him in the primaries. But let me hasten to add that if he turns out to our candidate then he has my vote in an instant!
I also regret that Bill Bennett has trouble understanding how I feel about Sen. McCain. I love the man, I see him as a true hero, but he is not the person I would support as my nominee for president. Although I must admit it’s fun to entertain thoughts of him in the Oval Office. Imagine what a thorn in the flesh he would be for our enemies, foreign and domestic!
If it came down to Rudy and McCain, I’m not 100% sure yet but I’m leaning more towards McCain. Like you said, he would be tough on our enemies. I hope I don’t have to choose between the two of them but at least with McCain I know what I’m getting ... warts and all. Rudy is questionable imo seeing that he’s only been elected Mayor and hasn’t held office since 2001. They are probably pretty close to being the same as far as their social liberalism goes. I just think McCain would be better in the WOT, not that Rudy wouldn’t be good also. Jeez... I really hope I don’t have to pick between these two jokers.