McCain considers pro-choice VP
Presidential candidate John McCain took a step toward party unification by saying that he would consider a pro-choice Vice Presidential pick, even going so far as to drop the name of former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge of Pennsylvania.
McCain’s reasoning, according to this article, is that adding differing opinion on the ticket will bring the party together.
I happen to disagree. Just as the far-Left don’t support Sen. Casey of Pennsylvania or Sen. Bayh or Hagel (a Republican), the far-Right will not support Tom Ridge as the potential second in line. The Republicans might as well vote for a conservative Democrat…or did they die out with the dinosaurs? There’s a reason the two party system is breaking down. The reason is simple: there are no principles anymore. Both parties under the candidacies of McCain and Obama have very agreeable platforms. Though they try to distinguish themselves out on the campaign trail, they are no different to voters as Pepsi or Coca-Cola are. They may have a slightly different taste and formula, but they are both ultimately soda.
McCain and Obama should really distinguish themselves for the voters. Stop flip-flopping if you want to restore the greatness of America, and take a definitive stand on principles.
I personally don’t care if the VP is a pro-choicer, but many people do. If McCain picks Ridge or anyone else that has a record of being slightly in favor of abortion rights, the GOP will suffer many more losses in the years to come.
Article:
http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/08/13/mccain-says-hed-consider-pro-choice-vp/
