I do know that this is a gun forum and Hillary is anti-gun. but: 1) so is McCain
And where did you come up with this information
While he holds an NRA "C" grade, I would suspect that alot of that has to do with his support for campaign finance reform laws that had an impact on gun rights groups. He has always opposed Federal Assault weapons ban. He has supported more federal regulation of gun shows, but for the most part is a pro-gun candidate; far cry from the Democratic candidates that are running for President.
I' might even vote for Hillary in November. Given the GOPs refusal to put forth a conservitave canidate I mine as well vote DFL We
re going to get a liberal anyway
That is the most proposterous and asinine thing I have ever heard. If you are a conservative, there is only one person that you can consider voting for in this upcoming election and that is McCain. Even though most conservatives arent thrilled about him, the two democratic candidates are so far to the left, how can they be considered? If you want someone who is more conservative then McCain, why would you vote for someone who is more liberal then McCain?!?!?
People keep saying that McCain is a liberal; where do people get this? I think that everyone has been letting the media dictate their opinion of him. If you take a look at the issues, he is very much a conservative.
Abortion - McCain has proven to be a consistent supporter of pro-life and reproductive rights with his voting record supporting that claim.
Civil Rights - His stance on civil rights is consistent with any other Republican candidate and Presidents of the the past 20+ years.
Death Penalty and Other Criminal Justice Issues - John McCain supports the death penalty and is in support of mandatory minimum federal sentences for drug sales, and opposes legalization of medical marijuana. He supports the prosecution of violent juvenile offenders as adults, as well as the expansion of federal prison to accommodate a larger number of inmates. He opposes federal hate crime laws, arguing that hate crimes are best addressed at the state level except when they otherwise fall under federal jurisdiction.
First Amendment - On church-state issues, McCain trends conservative. Among other things, he supports the display and teaching of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
Second Amendment - Pro-Gun
Same-sex marrage - McCain opposes same-sex marrage but does not feel that it is the Federal governments place to impose laws banning same-sex marrage (very "Republican Party" if you ask me; the Republican party stands for less Federal government and more power to the states and individuals)
The issue I have the most problem with is McCains immigration policy. I believe that U.S. business should be fined heavily for using illegal immigrant workers. These penalties will force companies to stop using illegal immigrant workers; with no reason to come to the U.S. because there is no work our Mexican border issues are eased. McCain believe that it would be inhumane to send the illegals back to Mexico; I disagree.
So why is McCain not a conservative?