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      • Lead by Example
        05/26/07

      • The 90 minute debate
        05/22/07

      • The climate of opinion on crime and drugs
        05/17/07

      • The Importance of Language
        05/09/07

      • Commit to federal campaign financing now
        05/07/07

      • Equality as an affirmation of our Common Humanity
        05/01/07
        In his recent book, , Zbigniew Brzezinski, quotes Raymond Aron writing that “In the twentieth century, the strength of a great power is diminished if it ceases to serve an idea.” After criticizing the foreign policies of the last three administrations. Brzezinski then concludes that that great idea

      • Why McCain (1)
        05/01/07
        Senator McCain understands the importance of values and ideas in our individual lives, the nation, and the global community. He effectively opposed torture as a means of interrogation and supported adhering to the Geneva Conventions because he understood these issues to be about us rather than the

      • Why McCain (2)
        05/01/07
        Through his experience as a prisoner of war, his writings in history and philosophy, and his time in the Senate, John McCain has the “gravitas” to potentially be a statesman rather than just a politician. He understands the tremendous potential of human nature, but also its limitations and foibles.

      • Why McCain (3)
        05/01/07
        Senator McCain understands that if one is going to invade another country that there needs to be enough troop strength to control criminals and terrorists and to maintain a rule of law. Both tyranny and anarchy threaten security and civil society.

      • Why McCain (4)
        05/01/07
        Senator McCain has consistently supported the troops and greater troop strength to avoid an enormous burden on those who have chosen to serve and their families. He has also supported participation of the public in a time of war in terms of energy policy, tax structure, and fiscal responsibility.

      • Why McCain (5)
        05/01/07
        Senator McCain has worked in a bipartisan manner for comprehensive immigration reform. Although there will be significant differences to be worked out, McCain has put comprehensive reform on the agenda and worked in a bipartisan way to try to achieve this

      • Why McCain (6)
        05/01/07
        Senator McCain has supported campaign finance reform and stated that he will accept federal financing and limitations in the general election if his opponent agrees to do the some.

      • Why McCain (7)
        05/01/07
        Senator McCain has tried to limit pork barrel spending and work toward and responsible fiscal policy.

      • Why McCain (8)
        05/01/07
        It at least appears that Senator McCain in the current budget environment will take an incremental progressive approach toward greater health care coverage.

      • Why McCain (9)
        05/01/07
        Senator McCain has demonstrated his ability to work in a bipartisan way on issues such as avoiding gridlock on Supreme Court nominations.

      • Why McCain (10)
        05/01/07
        Senator McCain has a generally consistent conservative voting record, but has tried to work toward moderate positions and greater consensus. He has thus had considerable support from independents and this support will be needed for any candidate to win the 2008 presidential election.