Straight-Talk Express Hits a Snag
John McCain was on his bus yesterday and was asked his opinion about whether or not we should fund condom distribution in Africa to prevent AIDS. McCain stumbled, mumbled and dodged. He deferred to the President’s policy, or maybe not. My favorite quote:
You know, I’m sure I’ve taken a position on it on the past. I have to find out what my position was. Brian, would you find out what my position is on contraception – I’m sure I’m opposed to government spending on it, I’m sure I support the president’s policies on it.
And I thought our front-runners were having problems…
McCain is a concern for me and I tought he might be the GOP man. Doesn’t look good!
If anyone is wondering what straight talk sounds like, listen to John Edwards.
MR. RUSSERT: You don’t believe–do you believe that homosexuality is a sin?
SEN. EDWARDS: No.
MR. RUSSERT: Do you believe that openly gay men and women should be able to serve in the military.
SEN. EDWARDS: Yes.
MR. RUSSERT: And you would do that as president?
SEN. EDWARDS: Absolutely.
Even for wingnuts who disagree with Edwards, they’ll have to admit that he is more forthright than any Republican running.