Friday Notebook: McCain sticks with principles in ‘no’ vote
Sen.
But then, that same day, he voted to move forward an Obamacare-repeal bill that was drafted in secret and supported only by
And on Thursday afternoon, McCain and two
So, many of us were pretty sure McCain would strike a deal with
Then, in a dramatic move that happened in the early-morning hours in
Senators gasped. Even though McCain's vote was consistent with his earlier arguments, it was surprising.
He explained in a later statement that the reasons for his vote were essentially the principles he had extolled on Tuesday.
"I've stated time and time again that one of the major failures of Obamacare was that it was rammed through
"We must now return to the correct way of legislating and send the bill back to committee, hold hearings, receive input from both sides of aisle, heed the recommendations of nation's governors, and produce a bill that finally delivers affordable health care for the American people. We must do the hard work our citizens expect of us and deserve."
At this point, they really have no choice. That's a good thing -- and today we have McCain to thank for it.
Stone on McCain
Stone, an advisor to
Without even a smirk, Stone said the enemy is not liberals or
"I am tired of his red-faced antics," Stone said. "His attacks against the president make me sick."
He said McCain's actions were treasonous and played into what he says is a false narrative invented by
Stone told the audience the entire investigation will allow
After McCain, Stone smacked Sessions.
"It is time for
At least part of his criticism stems from Sessions recusing himself from the
"Why?" he asked. "We don't have evidence of a crime."
Stone also faulted Sessions for a renewed war on drugs and siding with federal prosecutors in the 2014 standoff with
Stone is the first of a series of planned speakers for the
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Chew also drew some criticism after acknowledging at a forum Tuesday that she voted for
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Chew also explained the fact that she has only been registered to vote in
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