McCain bows to right wing, keeps GOP platform on same-sex marriage untouched

[marmar]

from ThinkProgress:


McCain bows to right wing, keeps GOP platform on same-sex marriage untouched.»

Two weeks ago, the conservative Family Research Council called on Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) to “clarify his stance on marriage and life as it relates to his party’s existing platform.” McCain has remained silent on the issue, but today, the Washington Times reports that “advisers” to his presidential campaign “say he will not try to “soften” the Republican party’s platform on abortion and same-sex marriage to appeal to more voters.” The advisers’ assurance to conservatives comes at the same time that prominent religious conservative James Dobson has told the Wall Street Journal that he sees “no evidence” that McCain is “drawing conservatives into his fold.” “To the contrary, he seems intent on driving them away,” says Dobson.

http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/02/mccain-bows-to-right-wing-keeps-gop-platform-on-same-sex-marriage-untouched/

[Donnachaidh]

1. why would anyone think he'd do anything to change the platform now?

Dear old McSlobber would probably rather join Wide Stance whatsisname in some potty antics (privately of course) in order to be in the GE this fall. Even old doddering fools occasionally know when to stop yapping and hold their water, so to speak.

[Supersedeas]

2. integrity check.....failed again -- same as torture and other matter...McBush will roll over with

cronies demand it.

[Hydra]

3. No surprise

McCain NEEDS the evangelicals, and I was wondering how he was planning on doing that. This will probably seal the deal...but maybe he'll need to promise to break down some more church/state separations to get them on board and not staying at home.