John McCain proposed removing the federal gas tax to help at the pump this summer, and a few other tax proposals that at first glance, appear to be aimed at garnering conservative support
This in and of itself is sure to annoy the independents and moderate ordinary supporters, but how does it annoy ordinary conservative supporters? I’ll grant that perhaps you have a point, and that they wouldn’t see it because they won’t consider:
- That the Master Maverick, John McCain’s party is the minority in both houses of Congress now, arguably due in large part to the tireless maverick leadership McCain showed for six years, especially on immigration.
- That means he can promise all the conservative things he wants, knowing they have virtually no chance of making it to the President’s desk. This makes him look conservative, while still allowing him to act like his old self.
- Of course, I would never mention that when his party did hold the majorities and a tax cutting measure came his way, he voted against it twice, and defended his position with class warfare.
So, maybe I was wrong. This won’t annoy ordinary conservative supporters of the Master Maverick, John McCain in the least, because they won’t think it through. I am just his humble and slightly overwhelmed student after all, so you can’t blame me for being befuddled every so often.