McCrazy

Just in case you're still under the impression that John McCain is an independent or a maverick, think again. Since losing in the 2000 primary to Bush, McCain has been nothing but a patsy. He toes the party line, and although he likes to give an air of bipartisanship - we need to put an end to Fox News Democrats like Schmoementum - is certainly another Republican buttboy. Take, for example, his latest spat with Obama about campaign finance - which Lieberman endorsed McCain over Obama - and how he refused to accede to any meaningful reform. His torture amendment did not do anything to stop torture in Gitmo. Now we hear this:

McCain's early strategy includes an effort to build links to party conservatives, or at least minimize their antagonism to him. He made an early endorsement of Ohio Secretary of State J. Kenneth Blackwell, who is running for governor; held a 90-minute meeting last fall with the Rev. Jerry Falwell, whom he had attacked during the 2000 campaign; and attended a private dinner with conservatives, hosted by the American Spectator magazine.

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While in Austin, McCain, mindful that Bush and the current governor have not always been on the closest of terms and that sitting governors can be helpful in nomination battles, took time for breakfast with Gov. Rick Perry (R), the second private meeting between the two in a matter of months. McCain also met with former governor William P. Clements in Dallas.

From Texas, McCain flew to Florida for a scheduled book-signing in Jacksonville Beach. En route, however, he found time for a strategic stop in Tallahassee, where he had lunch with Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R). Traveling with McCain that day was Mark McKinnon, Bush's chief media consultant, who already is signed up to help McCain in 2008 -- unless the president's brother or Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice unexpectedly enters the race.

This man needs to be accurately portrayed as wingnut gold.

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