McCain possessed some moderate position at one time, but he has abandoned those positions in the name of expediency. The current caricature of the former statesman is just as far right as the rest of the GOP, which is very far right.
For what it's worth, McCain would have made a better president than Bush. In fact, he was probably sufficiently appealing to moderates in 2000 that he wouldn't have had to be appointed President.
Regards,
D-ray
__________________
Then I'll get on my knees and pray,
We won't get fooled again; Don't get fooled again
|