Conservative columnist Ben Shapiro at least has the courage of his convictions:
McCain brings his massive popularity and media-darling status. He also brings his advanced age, his campaign finance reform record, his Gang of 14, his wishy-washy stance on homosexuality (including a vote against a constitutional amendment to protect marriage), his anti-conservative economic populism and his anti-torture positions.
My italics. Good to see plain English being used on the right. Pity the use of torture is now a plus for some in the Republican primaries. But, hey, that’s what American conservatism now stands for.
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