Meghan McCain was again provided with a national outlet for her "moderate" Republican views with her appearance on "The Colbert Report" on May 18. Host Stephen Colbert said to her, "You're more liberal than President Obama. Is that how you see the future of Republican Party going?"
"I'm liberal on social issues," McCain responded
Later in the interview McCain explained her views: "All I'm trying to say is it can be a party for a 24-year-old pro-sex woman. It can be. I just think that we have people that are in this party that are hijacking it and - trying to make it more extreme."
A self described "pro-sex, pro-life and pro-gay marriage" Republican, McCain would prefer the Republican Party stray away from abstinence only education and drop its support for the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.
Stepping out to be "a maverick in her own right" as "Today" called her on March 17; daughter of the has-been maverick Senator and presidential candidate has been embraced by the mainstream media and elevated to the status of Republican spokeswoman. Not that she has ever held office, but meeting with what she refers to on Colbert as, "legendary, intelligent Republicans" during her father's campaign makes her a credible voice for the GOP.
Colbert pressed McCain on sex, saying, "Okay. I'm going to turn you into a Republican before this interview is over. How - what do you mean pro-sex? Republicans, how do they normally reproduce? Through mitosis? A firm handshake right before bedtime?"
In response, McCain continued to promote liberal social policy on sex education. "I wrote an article saying I'm pro-sex because after Bristol Palin went on her abstinence tour I think that it is not realistic for this generation of people to just be just plain abstinent. I think we need to have sex education with condoms and birth control etc. etc."
According to McCain, condoms are the key to GOP electoral hopes. "I think if the Republican party just says abstinence only is the only way to be we're gonna lose a lot of young voters," she said. "I think, I would never wanna practice anything I didn't preach."
McCain has been on at least five network shows in the past two months to promote her liberal social issues. Combined with appearances on cable news and journalists discussing her importance to the Republican Party, she has become a willing pawn in the media's effort to promote social liberal policy.
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She is right, there are
May 19, 2009 - 12:32 ET by MrSnugglesShe is right, there are people in this party trying to hijack in order to make it more extreme. She is the prime example.
Not a Republican
May 19, 2009 - 13:48 ET by ArcherBShe's not a Republican. She's a Libertarian. That's fine. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being Libertarian, but it's not Republican. She's trying to convert the Republican Party to the Libertarian party. While there are some similarities, they are not the same thing.
She needs to officially become a Libertarian and then push for ways to allow for a third party to be viable. I suggest changing the election system to not declare a winner that doesn't have 50% or better of the popular vote. If there is no clear, majority winner, there is a run-off between the top two candidates.
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Re: Not a Republican
May 19, 2009 - 18:32 ET by TuariLibertarian is a very wide range... there's conservative Libertarian, which is sort of closer to Republican before it became Democrat-Lite and then there's Socialist / Liberal Libertarian, which I can sort of see her fall into. She's not conservative, she's not traditional Republican, that's for sure. What's not 'ok' is her saying she is a Republican with those stances, and saying that the Republican party should align towards her views.
That's What I Thought
May 19, 2009 - 21:08 ET by DoktorFrankenThis is like the Catholics that want to change the church in extreme ways. Then why are they Catholic? Why is this McCain a Republican? I voted Republican in the last three presidential elections but I am not a Republican. I'm a Conservative.
Isn't the Republican party supposed to be Conservative? It's just another attempt of the Leftist media to define what they think we should be. It's going on daily now. Check all of the MSNBC and CNN video clips and you'll see. Rahm must have gotten the word out some time ago to confuse the hell out of everyone.
Note how the media is not defining the Democrats? Except to call them ''Centrist''. And that load of manure could fertilize all the crops in America, Russia, and China.
Listening to that poor, clueless child is like watching...
May 19, 2009 - 12:41 ET by ThalpyListening to that poor, clueless child is like watching concrete harden. Save us.
YES, but we are weeding them out
May 19, 2009 - 12:53 ET by SouthJersey1953Meghan, Yes, there are people trying to hijack the party. We already got rid of Specter; sounds like you need to be next.
Not sure why this spoiled girl thinks America needs two Democrat parties. If she wants to think and act like a Dem, then she can go over to the other side, and stop trying to bring the other side over here.
Where?
May 19, 2009 - 13:02 ET by okiehawk44Can I get a copy of Meghan's latest book? Where can I get a copy of her latest CD or DVD? Where can I find copies of her legendary and intelligent columns, essays or treatises?
Does she even have a clue that Colbert and Matthews and Maddow are laughing at her? Nah, probably no more than her pater familias did.
I repeat - even when the
May 19, 2009 - 13:06 ET by Tom PaineI repeat - even when the Democrats were getting bitch slapped in election after election did you ever hear the media, or a member of the Democrat party propose the notion that in order to be successful they needed to become more conservative?
Once again a liberal jumps
May 19, 2009 - 13:09 ET by BDOnce again a liberal jumps up with "I do not want to suffer repercussions from my actions, I wish to live life without consequenses."
Not the brightest
May 19, 2009 - 13:56 ET by mooreusmc"I think, I would never wanna practice anything I didn't preach."
At least she will never be accused of being one of those so-called intellectuals.
There is already a party for people with Ms McCains views,
May 19, 2009 - 13:11 ET by IamTinmanThere is already a party for people with Ms McCains views, but I want no part of it!
Let's see...
May 19, 2009 - 13:17 ET by Willis_Leon_JohnsonMeghan is "pro-sex" and anti abstinence.
Does that mean she wants the ability to have sex when ever, where ever, with whom ever she feels the need?
I wasn't going to refer to her as just another cheap slut with the morals of an alley cat, but if that label fits, then she can wear it with pride.
http://gjresult.com
Hey Willis,
May 19, 2009 - 18:18 ET by UpNorthjust glad you didn't call her a "cheap slut with the morals of an alley cat". She certainly fits that label.
And, how much time did she spend in the military, giving her the expertise to be able to make an intelligent comment on DADT? Gays can serve in the military, they just can't do the gay lifestyle, hence Dont Ask, Don't Tell.
Darling Meghan McCain
May 19, 2009 - 13:19 ET by BondPlainBondThe left's favorite useful idiot.
Is she completely unaware of how she is being shamelessly used by the left?
The glaring similarities between Ms McCain's appearances on leftsit propaganda outlets and the old story of a drunk and sexually desperate woman being picked up by a strange man in bar and being taken to a seedy motel where he will have his way with her and then leave before the drunk woman wakes up - alone, used, and abused... but...
To be that oblivious to the world of politics, and the mainstream media, while propping herself up as a "moderate Republican" that is aware and engaged in the world of politics is rather incredulous.
Poor little Meghan. What a disappointment.
Like father; like daughter .
May 19, 2009 - 15:05 ET by jdhawkLike father; like daughter . . .
In case Meghan McCain is
May 19, 2009 - 13:33 ET by fitzfongIn case Meghan McCain is wondering why nobody in the Republican Party actually takes her seriously, it's because she's a spoiled, shallow, famous for being famous attention whore with nothing of value to say. Contrary to her belief, it really doesn't require much thought to comment on pop culture and ancillary social issues. Perhaps if she got herself educated on economics, she might get a clue as to why her father was such an unpopular candidate (here's a tip, if she spends five minutes to learn about supply and demand, she'll already be more educated on the subject than the erstwhile "Republican" Presidential Candidate)...and she might not be looked upon as such a stupid joke.
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GO AWAY
May 19, 2009 - 13:35 ET by Six String SpiffGO AWAY McCAINS!
Moderate.. Add that word to the list of words the induce vommiting. The left understands that neutering our party even further leaves them no contest. Meghan sweetie , STFD and STFU, I don't remember hearing anything from you when your dad was (UNFORTUNATELY) our candidate. Your father WAS our 'moderate' candidate and look where it got us. You see, the GOP is missing something that rymes with falls. I have heard enough of you. Don't you have some texting to do or something.
GTFA
...Such a shame. So cute, but so DUMB.
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Cute?
May 19, 2009 - 14:05 ET by okiehawk44Has her mother's face and my butt! (290 lbs here)
I think the girl is
May 19, 2009 - 14:19 ET by Six String SpiffI think the girl is cute.
Yeah her bum is a wee bit overized.
I'm a fanof the'Badonkadonk' :-) (within reason)
Non twig girls I find usually have a happier attitude towards life.
Unlike the rail thin arugual eating, self loathing types :-)
She better be pro-sex now,
May 19, 2009 - 14:58 ET by BruzillaShe better be pro-sex now, because her face is going to catch up to her butt pretty soon.
Pro Sex?
May 19, 2009 - 14:01 ET by allanfPro Sex? What is this pro-sex? Does that mean if Meghan feels like slutting it up - she does?
it means
May 19, 2009 - 15:21 ET by RowaneIts just a fancy way of saying slut, but then again, to certain folks thats not a minus.
Bill....
May 19, 2009 - 16:25 ET by Willis_Leon_JohnsonWell, I was going to say that she caught the former presidents attention, but that would be rude, as well as crass.
Did she post her toll free number across the bottom of the screen?
http://gjresult.com
Pro Sex. Pay for Play
May 19, 2009 - 19:36 ET by JerryPro Sex. Pay for Play baby. Giving up her amateur status. Going pro. Doing Dallas.
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Attention Xenu:
May 19, 2009 - 14:14 ET by SickofLibsPlease, like totally, beam up all remaining freerange McCains immediately. Mission accomplished; they are no longer needed.
She's 24...
May 19, 2009 - 14:34 ET by 89CanesHow hard is it to find a 24 year old liberal? The media acts like they found a gold mine in this kid. I mean, really, did you think her father was a real Republican anyway? Everyone who is a true conservative knows John Mcain isn't a true Republican. And the kid's just an attention hound. This isn't even news to anyone but libs.
Yesterday the local News
May 19, 2009 - 15:53 ET by BDYesterday the local News here in Arizona released a story that said greater than 50% of the Republicans here say John Mccainis out of touch.
Fewer said he would lose the next Senatorial contest, but it is building.
Meghan go back to the Democrats !!!
May 19, 2009 - 14:51 ET by Southern voterShe won't do that because as a Democrat she will just be another liberal ....just part of the mob ...won't stand out at all...as a pretend out of step Republican she is making a fool of herself and being used...a shame her ego won't let her see it...
I can't fault her for being
May 19, 2009 - 14:56 ET by BruzillaI can't fault her for being a Liberal... I mean, look at who her parents are! She's just a product of her environment. The only difference is, she's honest about being a Liberal-unlike her Dad.
For crying out loud
May 19, 2009 - 15:16 ET by RowaneCan we end this twunt's 15 minutes of fame, already.
This McCain person matters
May 19, 2009 - 15:28 ET by danebramageThis McCain person matters why again?
db... Unfortunately... ..Amen
May 19, 2009 - 20:21 ET by bigtimerdb...
Unfortunately...
..Amenesty along with Cap and Trade.
Otherwise....nothing...but those are huge matters.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Here's What
May 19, 2009 - 15:29 ET by paperheadI'd like to understand: Obama runs as a "centrist" candidate, meaning that he is not as far to the left as the radical friends he has been associating with for the past twenty years. McCain runs as a moderate, meaning his views are to the right of what most conservatives believe in and loses to Obama. Dems picked up seats in '06 and '08 running as the more conservative candidate in the race. How much more evidence does the Republican party need to change into the conservative party? I know moderates are currently in power, but after such a disasterous election, shouldn't they have all been booted out? Is the Republican party that stupid or stubborn not to figure this out?
Correction
May 19, 2009 - 15:31 ET by paperheadSorry - I meant to say that McCain's views are to the left of most conservatives.
Everyday I look for something positive to say...
May 19, 2009 - 20:10 ET by jawebster1about Barack being President. It's hard, because I can't stand the guy, but here goes: If McCain had won, we would have had to put up with his daughter more so than we do now. I know you can't choose your relatives, but at least you can tell them to shut up and stop embarrassing yourself, your family and the Republican Party. Conservatives aren't embarrassed because we don't claim her. Jim Webster
Obama Worshiper.
May 19, 2009 - 20:19 ET by JerObama Worshiper.
Jer
Daddy's Girl
May 19, 2009 - 20:28 ET by bigtimerGuess her Daddy is afraid to ask her to put a sock in it.
I find her humorous anymore...what a pathetic gal, she doesn't even understand she is being used and mocked....where was she when brains that work were passed around...
I could say a lot of things here with an answer to that question, but I shall refrain...hehehee
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Why should he ask her to
May 19, 2009 - 20:37 ET by balboaWhy should he ask her to shut up? She's her own person.
Oh that she is boa...and I'm
May 20, 2009 - 00:16 ET by bigtimerOh that she is boa...and I'm quite sure her parents are quite proud...just ask her grandma.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Dingbat
May 20, 2009 - 00:12 ET by PeachyKeenMeghan has met many "legendary, intelligent Republicans." She says the stupidest things! She's not the least bit interested in changing the Republican party. She's after one thing and one thing only....attention. The self-absorption of this girl is something for the record books. Her mom and dad are both so freaking weird so it's not like Meghan had a snowball's chance in hell of turning out to be anything but nuts. I'd like to say I feel sorry for her, but I dislike her too much to have any compassion. She's just not a nice person in any way.