McCain '08

HeavyM on RedState.org has posted reasons it is not in the best interests of the Right to have McCain represent the Republicans in the '08 election. Here are a few examples of how the Arizona Senator's opinions and previous votes won't be picked up well by the far and moderate right.

What about the bedrock issue of gun control? McCain voted in favor of a bill that would require storage or safety locks on all handguns prior to their sale or transfer.

Tort reform? McCain voted against a class action lawsuit reform bill, and the bill ended up being defeated by a count of 44-43.

Unemployment benefits? McCain joined just 38 other (democratic) senators in voting to extend unemployment benefits for an additional 13 weeks.

Health care? McCain has said he favors universal health insurance.

School vouchers? McCain has repeatedly voted against them.

Affirmative action? McCain voted in favor of a bill setting up quotas for women and minority races.

He also compares McCain's votes to former Senator John Kerry's. Based on what I've seen of McCain, I am sticking by my Rice/McCain '08 rally call.

*UPDATE: He did not help himself politically this morning on Fox News Sunday where he said he had "no confidence" in Donald Rumsfeld. Ouch! Say goodbye to that Oval Office seat.