WASHINGTON - As Meghan McCain has traveled the country campaigning for her father, Republican hopeful John McCain, she has been writing a blog sharing her thoughts and behind-the-scenes photos from campaign stops as well as from book signings for her new children’s book.
With her father behind in the latest polls, Meghan on Tuesday offered an impassioned plea for votes for her father over Democratic rival Barack Obama. At the same time, she acknowledged the country’s thirst for change and the fact that she and the Republican party do not always see eye to eye.
“I know there are people who are so desperate for change they will do anything to get what they think is a better deal,” McCain’s 24-year-old daughter wrote on her blog, McCainBlogette.com.
She argued that Obama was inexperienced and he would raise taxes if elected, noting that Democrats would control not just the White House but Congress as well. (Obama has said only those earning more than $250,000 would see their taxes go up.)
“Some of you have asked me how I can support my Dad or call myself a Republican when times are so tough, especially since my own personal beliefs don’t always sync with the GOP. Well, I have asked myself that same question a lot. But I support my Dad through it all because I know this: my Dad will be unlike ANY other Republican president,” she said.
In wrapping up her blogpost, McCain also tried to turn two words Obama regularly uses on the trail, “change” and “hope,” against him.
She said a vote for her father was one to “change our country for the better.”
“Don’t hope for a better future,” she added. “Vote for one.”
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- Photo credit: Reuters/Carlos Barria (Meghan McCain introduces her father at a rally in Ohio.)
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Megan, this democrat is voting for McCain/Palin. 1st time in 23 years of voting. I did not drink the Obama kool-aid. I know many democrats that are voting for McCain too. Stay strong, and tell your dad that many hispanic democrats in Texas are voting for him.
- Posted by cindyI love my father just like she does. But I accept the fact that my father could not be President. Her father could not either because he is too old and displayed erratic behavior about numerous things while campaigning such as suspending campaign but didn’t, saying not going to participate in debate, just to name a few and lastly has shown terrible decision making especially by chosing Sarah Palin. She should accept the same facts about her father. I had been a Republican for years until Bush and now McCain ended that. I am now a Democrat and look forward to Obama as President. I can’t believe this as I was raised in the days of segregation and had daily doses of bigotry. How I look forward to the future!!!!!
- Posted by JackIt is admirable to show loyalty to family. She acknowledges the doubts we all feel about voting for a Republican during these times of need. However, her choice of her father is the only logical one.
I am curious about his leaving his first wife and children. That is a pretty damning thing about a man, if he does not acknowledge, support (emotionally and financially) and love his children. You can understand some problem causing a guy to change to a new wife for some reason or other, if it’s very serious (same for woman needing to change in the event of unforeseen and very serious events). However, ignoring the children has no excuse. In this age where everything about Obama’s life has been publicized, why hasn’t this been dugg into and brought up. I wouldn’t under any circumstances trust someone who ignores his children of a previous marriage.
- Posted by RichardIn my view, McCain risked the security of this country with his complete lack of good judgment when he selected a totally unprepared and unqualified running mate. He is 72 years old, the possibility of his vice president having to take over is very real. But he was more concerned with his ego than with the welfare of the country. Which is a shame. He served this country extremely well before he became a politician.
- Posted by Dietrich, AZMcCain risked the security of this country by selection a vice presidential running mate totally unprepared for the office, much less to take over as President should he become unable to serve. At his age that is a very likely possibility. Just with that selection he demonstrated extremely poor judgment, and that his personal ego came before the welfare of this country. And that is a real shame, he had served well before he became a politician.
- Posted by Dietrich, AZ