McCain opposition to pick for budget chief

[struggle4progress]

BY JORDAIN CARNEY - 02/15/17 05:04 PM EST

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) announced Wednesday that he will not support Rep. Mick Mulvaney's (R-S.C.) nomination to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

McCain stressed his opposition wasn't personal but focused on Mulvaney's previous policy positions, accusing the conservative lawmaker of working to "torpedo" Senate efforts to increase defense spending.

"My decision to oppose this nomination is not about one person. It is not about one Cabinet position," said McCain, the chairman of the Armed Services Committee. "This is not political. This is about principle" ...

http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/319757-mccain-to-vote-against-trumps-pick-for-budget-chief

[marybourg]

1. Suuure it is, John Boy.

The only deplorable nominee you're voting against just happens to have said something negative about you. Maverick my a$$.

[coco22]

4. Exactly!

[hatrack]

2. I'll believe it when he votes against him . . .

Until such time, STFU, Senator.

[msongs]

3. says the man with no principles nt