Why Some in the Conservative Base (Including Right Wing Nuts Like Me) Will Never Vote for McCain

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It looks as though McCain has won the Florida primary, and as such will be propelled as the Republican candidate for the 2008 Presidential election, the following are some reasons why the base of the republican party will not vote for him. This is not a comprehensive list by any means, if I had more time I could come up with many more, like say immigration, taxes, backstabbing the republicans, and all around general malfeasance.

The New York Times endorses John McCain

Yes the liberal standard of American society believes that the best Republican for the job is John McCain, as they state,

With a record of working across the aisle to develop sound bipartisan legislation, he would offer a choice to a broader range of Americans than the rest of the Republican field.

My interpretation, John McCain would be a good president because he caves to liberalism, at least the Times was right on this point. I expect he will continue to do so as President. And what exactly does the Times mean by "sound bipartisan legislation"?

McCain-Feingold

Essentially this federal law mandates that free speech is only valid until 30 days before an election, then the government gets to decide who spends money on political advertising, Mitt Rommeny summed it up well,

America has a rich history of protecting speech, and these protections draw on the unambiguous language of the Constitution: "Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech."

This act is an affront to not only the first amendment but the political process in the United States as a whole.

John Kerry's first Choice as VP, John McCain

Thats right, Kerry loves McCain,

While Kerry has talked about his search with few people other than his wife, campaign manager, and the head of his search committee, Washington power broker James A. Johnson, many high-level staff members believe -- based on Kerry's past and recent comments -- that McCain will get serious consideration.

Now what right minded person could seriously consider McCain for President after Kerry had considered him for VP?

Global Warming

We have been over this many times and I don't plan on rehashing the whole issue here, but knowing what I know on climate change how can I vote for someone who says,

"I will clean up the planet," McCain said. "I will make global warming a priority."

A priority over what John, my prosperity I can only assume.

Maverick Senator

This term gets to the heart of my issue with McCain, anyone who can grace the covers of the liberal media and get a nickname such as "maverick" is an immediate suspect in my book. What has he done to adorn the spotlight, well I know and you know and it's not conservatism. John McCain will never get my vote, he could outlaw abortion today and resurrect Regan tomorrow but I would still squint my eyes and ask myself, which of his liberal masters is he trying to please?

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