Well, tonight we see the Floriday Primary count that goes a long way to deciding the Republican nominee.
With the Liberal media and Conservative idealogues, in an unholy alliance, having spun Guiliani out of contention (so much for gratitude when it comes to his achievements in what was a crime ridden and terrorist targetted city); it now seems to have come down to three realistic contenders.
Firstly, a mention must go to Ron Paul. A man who, I seriously doubt, could identify Canada or Mexico on the map. The fact that the majority of his very few supporters could be identified as the 'missing links' and his holding of extreme libertarian views made his candidature rather ridiculous. His continued participation is as irrelevant as that of Edwards in the Democrat race.
Governor Huckabee seems a nice enough bloke, although his general appeal to those other than Evangelicals has yet to materialise. With a shortfall in funding, his bid now seems doomed. Although he is clearly short of relevant experience, he could appeal as a Vice President.
Governor Romney is attempting to buy the Republican endorsement, and comes across as an unsympathetic and bad-mannered character. Short of class, he would also struggle on the world stage although, no doubt, helping his corporate cronies 'feather their nest'. It would be inconceivable that he could beat either Clinton or Obama in a fight for the White House.
Senator McCain is a class act who has demonstrated his ability to put the interests of his country before party loyalty. Along with Senator Lieberman (D), he is one of the few politicians with principle and who has not added ear-marks onto bills passed into legislation. His war record speaks for itself, as does his humanity. When it comes to immigration; possibly too humane, although he realises that securing the US/Mexican border is now a priority. He is, undoubtedly, the only Presidential candidate, on either side, that will receive any form of respect from countries around the world. However, his age is of concern and could see him looking old and tired when up against a youthful and energetic Obama. Despite this, TAXING TIMES is pleased to endorse Senator John McCain for US President!
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Conservatives further to the right of McCain can't seem to forgive him for his stand on immigration, although I think he was just being pragmatic. Those Mexicans can hardly be just tossed back; furthermore, the illegals are the backbone of the agricultural labor system of the border areas.
What I can't figure out is how McCain being one of the Keating Five is now a big yawn. IMO heads should have rolled during the Savings and Loan crisis, and, well, McCains didnt. Perhaps his later campaign reform initiative gives him a pass with some.
Nonetheless, he is the only viable candidate left I could see voting for.
oh, here is a link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keating_five
Don't make the mistake of thinking McCain is a conservative. Never mind what he says now, what has been his stand for the last eight years.
Yes, we can "just toss them back" They are illegals, what part of that so hard to understand?
The only thing they are the backbone of is our free welfare system. Take away the free education and health care and they will wade back the way they arrived. I am all for legal guest workers and for legal immigration.
All that said, he probably would be the lesser of two evils if he gets the nomination.
Carl, and you voted for whom in Virginia? Well, I didn't see that one coming. McCain, in my opinion, has been spot on about finance, immigration (I agree with your pragmatism), and the War in Iraq.
I even agree with McCain's feelings about what constitutes torture. After 5 1/2 years as a guest of Ho Chi Minh, I think he has a right to express his views. However, O'Reilly's view on allowing an Executive Order to allow water boarding would be acceptable in certain situations.
Ben, what we call a Conservative in the UK is very much different to the US. Most of us would consider the likes of Limbaugh and Coulter as on the very fringe of acceptable. Sometimes; beyond. Hannity has disappointed me, although I would share his (and clearly your) concerns about illegal immigration.
To be honest, if I lived in the States, I would probably vote depending on what State I lived in. Republican north of the Potomac, and Democrat to the south. Still, I was pleased to see Rick Santorum get his butt kicked in Pennsylvania, last year, and am a keen admirer of Joe Lieberman. Guess it depends on the singer, and not the song!
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