McCain does about-face on grassroots reform bill

The Hill ^ | January 18, 2007 | Alexander Bolton

[webstersII]

Court the conservatives to win the election, then vote against them constantly while in office.

Hmmm. . . what current president does this sound like?

[justshutupandtakeit]

This provision affected all groups: left, right and center.
There appears to be unity across the political spectrum on this. Senator Ethics will lead the charge for Truth, Justice and the American Way as soon as his white horse is prepared.

[TommyDale]

I didn't read anything wrong. It's right there in the headline and in the first line of the article:

"Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) has told conservative activists that he will vote to strip a key provision on grassroots lobbying from the reform package he previously supported."

When McCain first supported it, Dobson turned against McCain. When McCain found the 800 pound gorilla of the Christian Right was opposing him, he changed his position. McCain is a snake.

[neverdem]

From straight talk to shameless, who cares about what? The Constitution that he swore to uphold, or statists at Common Cause, which is the question? IMHO, he's toast & good riddance, even if he belatedly recognizes the First Amendment.

[jocko12]

McNut just started the old Flip-Flop,Flip-Flop.No one should should vote for this nut.

[Osage Orange]

Hillary?

[TommyDale]

"Senator Ethics will lead the charge for Truth, Justice and the American Way as soon as his white horse is prepared."

Here is his white horse:

[Uncle Miltie]

McCain / Feingold - 2008 ... "Shut Up or Go To Prison"

[kcvl]

McCain is considered one of the most authoritative voices on ethics and lobbying related issues in the Senate.

Says who?!

I guess they forgot Keating 5. I wonder how they THINK McCain gets his campaign cash?!

[maxter]

"McLame is beginning to see that Conservatives are serious about not supporting him because of his liberal views."

But is the GOP beginning to see it? McCain has been the annointed one of the party. Perhaps the message of the people is starting to sink in. One can only hope.

[TomGuy]

McCain sees his poll numbers slipping and is trying to head off disaster by placating the base......now that he needs them.

[concerned about politics]

McLame is beginning to see that Conservatives are serious about not supporting him because of his liberal views.

McCain brought us Soros, Soros anti-American money, and the extreme left wing 527's (Busted numerous times for turning in thousands of bogus absentee ballots).
Sure, I'll vote for McCain - NOT!!! Maybe ACORN can print him up a few new "extra" voters.

[justshutupandtakeit]

Wait till he puts the spurs to that baby.

[cake_crumb]

McCain voted FOR the provision before he voted against it....good move, Kerry Lite.

[cake_crumb]

"I'm glad he will oppose this, but it doesn't change my mind about him. He wants the provision, but doesn't find it politically expedient at this time"

'Course he wants the provision. He sponsered the bill. This is a jackbooted step to the left of his baby CFR, but now that he knows it'll cost him VOTES, John "I Have a Mandate" McStain is flip flopping. But only with his mouth.

[cake_crumb]

Good one!

[VictoryGal]

> I don't say this often but... Good for McCain.

Don't go thinking warm, fuzzy thoughts just yet. McCain is campaigning like crazy for your conservative vote. If he ever gets in power, expect the "new" McCain to disappear like smoke.

This guy is not genuinely changing his mind.

[Condor51]

McCain: "Clean Government" More Important Than 1st Amendment

"He [Michael Graham] also mentioned my abridgement of First Amendment rights, i.e. talking about campaign finance reform .. I know that money corrupts .. I would rather have a clean government than one where quote First Amendment rights are being respected, that has become corrupt. If I had my choice, I'd rather have the clean government."

According to him we have "quote" rights. The nut bag is UNFIT to be a senator dog catcher, let alone POTUS.

[polymuser]

I'm still waiting for the cable TV rate control he was getting for us...

[EndWelfareToday]

TOM TANCREDO for President '08