Cafferty File: How Clear Is It Where McCain Stands On Issues

From the Cafferty File, here's Jack's question:

If John McCain doesn't stop changing his position on the issues, he threatens to make John Kerry look like an amateur.

In order for McCain to win in November, he has to appeal to both the traditional Republican base and to independents. Dana Milbank in the Washington Post says it's a delicate dance, and if McCain's not careful "he's liable to break a hip." Of course any doctor will tell you a broken hip can be very difficult to recover from.

On Iraq, the economy, guns and God, McCain is to the right. On immigration, campaign finance reform and global warming, he's to the left. It's all very reminiscent of John Kerry back in 2004.

McCain went after Barack Obama yesterday, for proposing a windfall profits tax on oil companies. A month ago McCain said he was willing to consider a windfall tax on the oil companies.

What about offshore drilling? During his last presidential run, McCain was against it. Now he's for it, saying the states should decide if they want to drill for oil off the coast. This could cost him big time in states like California and Florida which are extremely environmentally conscious.

Then there are the Bush tax cuts. McCain was against them -- twice -- but now he's for them.

McCain has also called for the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay to be closed down and torture banned. But last week he criticized the Supreme Court's ruling that detainees there should have access to U.S. courts -- calling it "one of the worst decisions in the history of this country."

Here's my question to you: How clear is it where John McCain stands on the issues?

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[jtartsy]

I'm sorry but I got Obama winning this election...I don't think the votes are gonna be close..i'm thinkin a landslide

[jasonlajoie]

Sounds like many Americans are going to be quite surprised when McCain is their next President...

We cannot underestimate the GOP's ability to steal an election, (and the media's ability to spin it). This November, when McCain's successfully stolen the Presidency, the media will start going on about how racist America is and how they need to take a hard look at that problem. Meanwhile it'll be business as usual in the White House for another four years.

[MagnetoSpank]

Hey Asswipe Cafferty, did that guy you ran over on his bike with your car when you were drunk. I never hears if you killed him or not. Please let us know it seems to be a hidden news story.

[1kkyu]

The only thing that is clear is where Cafferty stands on the election. Because of this his comments are always predictable and boring.

[Ara0liver]

i'm voting obama but i wish the 2 parties nominees were Mit Romney and Hillary Clinton instead

[HanDaGOAT]

LOL! I don't think the McCain of sept. 15, 2008 would endorse or even support the McCain of sept. 22, 2008!

[LtsSng1]

Cafferty is a douche bag... go away you butt hole... go away... you are weak...

[whatnowgop]

Media's boyfriend? That is laughable. According to studies McCain has gone untouched. Obama got more negative publicity that any candidate running in either primary. That is fact. McCain has been the media darling for years and they have laid off his numerous scandals. He sucks up to the media and is a hot head when someone disagrees with him. He either scares them or woos them. Most news media is owned by Conservatives including radio by 50 to 1. Tell lies to someone else. Maybe Free Republic.

[Europeanpreacher]

Makkkain is over-medicated and can't remember what he says or stands for!

[wolviex2008]

I wonder if Cafferty will go after the media's boyfriend 'bama on his oil flip flops? Probably not since they are all in the tank for him.