Specter made a selfish choice, says … Meghan McCain?
posted at 6:59 pm on April 29, 2009 by Allahpundit
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Like you, I fully expected her to join in with the Frum-ian “I told you so” chorus and applaud Specter for ditching a party that hasn’t listened enough to, ahem, “progressive Republicans.” Instead, despite all the heat she’s taken from the base, this.
Surely, surely, we can show a little love for Meggie Mac on this one.
Meghan McCain- who has been known for her outspoken criticisms of the Republican Party, “did not soften her voice Tuesday calling Sen. Arlen Specters party switch a “selfish choice.”
Recognizing that it had been a hard day for the Republican Party, McCain offered some encouraging words ” I am still a believer in this party! I have faith we can bring this back, who is with me?!?” she tweeted…
McCain sees the future of the GOP differently, “its good to have disagreements, were never going to agree on everything! Who wants to agree on everything? so boring.”
Elsewhere last night: “RED TIL I’M DEAD BABY!!!”, a display of loyalty in the party’s darkest hour at which even my beloved boss felt compelled to snark. Heart-ache.
Just to heighten the contrast between her and Benedict Arlen, here’s archive video from CNN of Specter in 2001 proposing a rule change to prohibit turncoats like Jim Jeffords from … switching parties. Exit question: Does La McCain know that, according to multiple sources, her pops almost pulled a “selfish move” back in 2001?
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Eh, a broken clock’s right occasionally. Twice for analog, once for digital.
It’s nice, but she still has a long way to go to prove herself.
Turtler on April 29, 2009 at 7:01 PM
No.
Wethal on April 29, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Do not take the bait.
LastRick on April 29, 2009 at 7:02 PM
…to stop pretending to represent any faction of the Republican party.
myrenovations on April 29, 2009 at 7:03 PM
Tough crowd.
Slublog on April 29, 2009 at 7:03 PM
Are you kidding? The sow makes a selfish decision every time she opens her mouth. She spews this “progressive” garbage for media attention because she’s just as much an idiot as her father.
It’s all about media for her, not principles.
John_Locke on April 29, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Meghan McCain just doesn’t want the base getting to like the tent minus traitorous lefties. Cause guess who is next on the list? Amnesty McCain and his spoiled brat of a daughter. Well, and Snowe, Collins Grahamnesty, etc…
Get rid of the bums!
chicagojedi on April 29, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Props where they are due.
But even a retarded ant eater would know Specter is an opportunist dick.
therightwinger on April 29, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Meghan McCain Revealed
Fletch54 on April 29, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Meghan 2012!
Ponz on April 29, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Meghan, I don’t care what you think, your opinion or anything else concerning yourself.
You are just as bad as Spector… please just. go. away.
upinak on April 29, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Yeah, ok. But I’m still not going to listen to punk.
Weight of Glory on April 29, 2009 at 7:07 PM
why give people credit who have nothing better to do but point rip on republicans. If that is a new republican…screw em.
tomas on April 29, 2009 at 7:07 PM
Allah, just because you have some bizarre crush on Big Mac doesn’t mean you have to try to force the rest of us to like her. I’m glad she realizes he only jumped parties to save his sorry political career, but that has nothing to do with the Republican party, no matter how Specter and Frum try to spin it. Her philosophy concering conservatism is still dead wrong and annoying as all hell.
Emily M. on April 29, 2009 at 7:08 PM
Meh. Didn’t Specter basically say that when he announced his switch, anyway?
batter on April 29, 2009 at 7:08 PM
I DON’T CARE WHAT SHE THINKS
I do not feel alone making that comment…
right2bright on April 29, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Good for her. Vastly preferred.
Repurblican on April 29, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Next time I should take the time and read the above comments…
right2bright on April 29, 2009 at 7:10 PM
Oh, lighten up. I don’t have a crush. Just wanted you guys to see that she’s not the demon seed that you think. She means well, even if she’s often goofy. That should count for something.
Allahpundit on April 29, 2009 at 7:10 PM
even a blind squirrel finds a nut
that’s my compliment to her
Defector01 on April 29, 2009 at 7:10 PM
Since when does “being goofy” account for being a thread?
right2bright on April 29, 2009 at 7:11 PM
Agreed.
Repurblican on April 29, 2009 at 7:11 PM
No way in hell will I click on revealing Meghan McCain pics. You can forget that; I won’t be fooled twice.
LastRick on April 29, 2009 at 7:12 PM
Not fair. You don’t believe in demons in the first place.
Weight of Glory on April 29, 2009 at 7:12 PM
Could someone explain to me why the daughter of RINO #1 matters at all. Is it APs blonde bimbo fetish?
jwp1964 on April 29, 2009 at 7:13 PM
A little goofy? Anyone who uses their own face as wallpaper is a little more than goofy.
Knucklehead on April 29, 2009 at 7:14 PM
He didn’t. I think Sen. McCain is a principled man. I know people on this site don’t consider him a “conservative” (although I do) but he has been much more conservative than Spector.
terryannonline on April 29, 2009 at 7:14 PM
No bait for me …
tarpon on April 29, 2009 at 7:14 PM
Who cares what she thinks? How did she become a pundit all of a sudden? Rush is right. Get her and her father out of here. Surely there must be a career path for her that doesn’t involve politics.
BetseyRoss on April 29, 2009 at 7:15 PM
I’m not surprised. She must see her dad (who is not as bad as Specter, imho) as a hero for staying and trying to lead the party out of the wilderness, so why would she respect Specter for leaving the party?
Y-not on April 29, 2009 at 7:15 PM
She’s not the only Democrat operative to voice this opinion.
thomasaur on April 29, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Nope. She didn’t think about this topic or any other one. She’s merely agreeing with her father.
baldilocks on April 29, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Interesting.
Repurblican on April 29, 2009 at 7:16 PM
Some are teasing you Allah.. come on!
upinak on April 29, 2009 at 7:16 PM
Oh, lighten up. I don’t have a crush. Just wanted you guys to see that she’s not the demon seed that you think. She means well, even if she’s often goofy. That should count for something.
Allahpundit on April 29, 2009 at 7:10 PM
The devil will never show up at your door with horns, hooves and a pitchfork glowing with flame, he will arrive with a wide grin wearing a business suit and toting a handful of smiley buttons.
At least that’s what I’ve heard from the hardcore believers.
Bishop on April 29, 2009 at 7:16 PM
Is there a reason why I should even know this dumb, loudmouthed b!tch’s name?
__________
RJGatorEsq. on April 29, 2009 at 7:16 PM
I thought she switched parties as well?
True_King on April 29, 2009 at 7:17 PM
Ouch!
baldilocks on April 29, 2009 at 7:17 PM
I don’t think she’s the demon seed. XD She would actually be tolerable in small doses. I’m also glad to see your over her…although I wonder if you’re over Lady Gaga yet.
Emily M. on April 29, 2009 at 7:17 PM
Er, I think Gov. Palin means well but you never seem 2 give Palin a break.
terryannonline on April 29, 2009 at 7:18 PM
Oh…Allah…you are SO having a crush.
How precious.
seejanemom on April 29, 2009 at 7:18 PM
The left and the media are great at dividing and conquering the GOP. Somehow they managed to make this ditzhead into a spokeswoman for Republicans. Give us Carrie any day.
promachus on April 29, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Don’t tell me someone hasn’t used that yet…
Emily M. on April 29, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Mini Mac?
upinak on April 29, 2009 at 7:19 PM
BALDI>>>>>
please go back to the CNN thread one more time…have an apology for you…or something.
;)
;)
seejanemom on April 29, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Allah isn’t crushing.
Beta males stalk.
blatantblue on April 29, 2009 at 7:20 PM
But come on, she’s pretty!
VanPalin on April 29, 2009 at 7:20 PM
So will Megs be showing her well-meaning intentions by appearing in the GOP Summer Swimsuit calendar to help raise donation dollars for 2010?
Tacitus_SGL on April 29, 2009 at 7:21 PM
Oh yeah,,,,
I have heard “Big Mac” before, though I am positively GREEN I didn’t think of it.
Well played, Emily…
seejanemom on April 29, 2009 at 7:21 PM
So, she’s a slider? ;)
Emily M. on April 29, 2009 at 7:21 PM
Sure. At least she appears to want to change things as a Republican, rather than just jump ship for political expediency.
amerpundit on April 29, 2009 at 7:22 PM
her dad was the best at not overspending….rip on him as you will but he is what a moderate is supposed to be.
tomas on April 29, 2009 at 7:22 PM
Obama calls Meghan McCain the gift that keeps on giving.
technopeasant on April 29, 2009 at 7:22 PM
With extra onions!
upinak on April 29, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Seems Rush saying the other day take jm and daughter with arlen when he left might have an imput.
L
letget on April 29, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Narcissistic now means goofy?
yogi41 on April 29, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Oh, come on. I would SO hit that. Are you people
retardedchallengedblind?wccawa on April 29, 2009 at 7:24 PM
No you are not.
Dibs!
blatantblue on April 29, 2009 at 7:25 PM
Wrapped in bacon, smothered in gravy with a side of hashbrowns!
upinak on April 29, 2009 at 7:25 PM
You wouldn’t, as wccawa succinctly put it, “hit that”?
amerpundit on April 29, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Thank God. Finally the voice of reason, sent with the angelic scent of seared, salted pork.
There is hope for this world yet.
wccawa on April 29, 2009 at 7:27 PM
And plenty of pickles.
Knucklehead on April 29, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Moderates like Meggie Mac and Lindsey (lapdog) Graham are what has been damaging the GOP. They prevent a certain segment of the voters to be able to distinquish any differences in the two parties. Meggie saying ONE positive thing will get her some love, but not the relaionship she wants.
volsense on April 29, 2009 at 7:27 PM
snort/
You know I am female. But men (beta, alpha or otherwise) love having something with gravy.
maybe I should send you some moose bacon.
upinak on April 29, 2009 at 7:28 PM
Succinctivability is my strong suit. I would have been the rage at Ed’s marriage weekend. Gold, I tellya. GOLD!
wccawa on April 29, 2009 at 7:29 PM
I don’t blame you, AP. My last wife was a blonde. I married a blonde and divorced a redhead.
kingsjester on April 29, 2009 at 7:29 PM
Ed’s marriage?
I thought Ed was already married.
upinak on April 29, 2009 at 7:30 PM
WHEW! Thank goodness you covered this moron once again. I knew you all wouldn’t disappoint.
As usual, thanks for nothing!
JeffinOrlando on April 29, 2009 at 7:31 PM
I married a blonde and divorced a b!t@#.
(Lord, I apologize and be the starving Pygmies in New Guinea, Amen)
thomasaur on April 29, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Meghan who?
bluelightbrigade on April 29, 2009 at 7:32 PM
s/b be with the starving
thomasaur on April 29, 2009 at 7:33 PM
None. Zero. Not now, not ever. As Rush said yesterday, she and her father should go join the Dems, too.
califcon on April 29, 2009 at 7:33 PM
Ed’s married, and happily so, but he was busy this past weekend.
wccawa on April 29, 2009 at 7:34 PM
I wouldn’t mind puttin some choco-syrup ON DAT
IF Y’ALL KNOW WHAT I’M SAYIN!!!
blatantblue on April 29, 2009 at 7:38 PM
Besides most of her crap being meaningless platitudes, what’s the problem with her?
lorien1973 on April 29, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Nothing that a little duct tape across her mouth couldn’t fix.
Knucklehead on April 29, 2009 at 7:41 PM
AP dreaming of Meagan and he sitting in a very sturdy tree
K-i-s-s-i-n-g so leisurely
Just how many #$%^#@ posts does he have to do of her T&D
To get to with her where he wants to be?
MB4 on April 29, 2009 at 7:49 PM
Buh Bye!
Your 15 minutes was up A LOOOOOOOOONG TIME AGO
400lb Gorilla on April 29, 2009 at 7:51 PM
Spoken like a true airhead.
All she knows is that it’s “totally rad” to call yourself a Republican and support the Democrats. She doesn’t have the faintest clue why you can’t win elections that way anymore.
logis on April 29, 2009 at 7:51 PM
What the hell is with the flapper outfit??
Equality 7-2521 on April 29, 2009 at 7:54 PM
“Eh, a broken clock’s right occasionally. Twice for analog, once for digital.
It’s nice, but she still has a long way to go to prove herself.
Turtler on April 29, 2009 at 7:01 PM”
Yeah, but one that was set wrong by the creator of it (Johnny Mac. a little slow maybe?) is never quite right!
bobeast on April 29, 2009 at 7:55 PM
Yes indeed.How dare that Specter make a move like that before her dad did.After all he,s John McCain the darling of the press.
thmcbb on April 29, 2009 at 7:56 PM
Thank God above, that we had Meghan here, to be our moral compass, and tell us right, from wrong, up from down, and the principles to stand on, to be a conservative.
capejasmine on April 29, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Seriously dude, you really have some McCain colored glasses with her for some reason. Does it occur to you that she knows selfish when she sees it because she lives it?
She BECAME Republican out of selfishness (only because her dad was the R nominee for President). She didn’t want to not be invited to all her dad’s cool parties. Look how much attention she’s getting now that she wouldn’t get if she were still a D.
Meghan McCain’s opinion is worthless.
ThackerAgency on April 29, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed that the chubster is a nobody who just keeps getting covered around here for some reason?
bbhack on April 29, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Ach! This is all a tempest in a teabag.
OB is Jimmy Carter, and we’re going to have our Reagan revival. Wash, rinse, repeat history.
John the Libertarian on April 29, 2009 at 7:58 PM
She reminds me of Jan from the Brady Bunch for some reason.
Definitely not Marcia material.
Mister Ghost on April 29, 2009 at 8:05 PM
Are you trying to break her heart, Allah? Do you really want to hurt her? Do you really want to make her cry? You’re some kind of chameleon and I worry that Karma may come back to bite you ;)
She also said her Republican Party doesn’t have any litmus tests … I guess that’s what leads to Republicans voting for a monstrosity known as the “stimulus bill”
Stickeehands on April 29, 2009 at 8:08 PM
Meghan, How about designing handbags, just like Monica Lewinski and Paris Hilton.
luvstotango on April 29, 2009 at 8:11 PM
I wish she’d just shut the f* up already.
Screw Arlan Speculum, I sincerely hope he gets trounced in the DEMOCRAT primary.
Spiritk9 on April 29, 2009 at 8:18 PM
I had already decided to partially forgive her when I read the “red ’til I’m dead”. So I’m pleased with her for the moment and I have to admit that even though I may not agree with the principles–she does have some and is ready to stand by them. Some plus points for Meg.
jeanie on April 29, 2009 at 8:20 PM
haha, that was funny. Nothing wrong with Ms. McCain speaking her mind, she just doesn’t represent anyone in the party and the press is acting like she’s a spokesperson. That annoys me, same as when they labeled Rush the party leader. She’s cashing in…hopefully for a few fleeting moments and then she’ll find a job.
scalleywag on April 29, 2009 at 8:24 PM
That certainly changes the view for me. I figured this bimbo for a Democrat voter by November, but so be it. If she wants to change the party from within, she’s welcome to speak her mind any time.
Jaibones on April 29, 2009 at 8:29 PM
How can we? You continually have your own tongue shoved down her throat.
Blake on April 29, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Lets see,McCain had his Mutiny,and almost sunk the
Republican Party,lost the election,and now Meghen who
is large,wants to be in charge,of a party!
canopfor on April 29, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Yeah, he made a selfish choice becuase he didn’t drag her dad, and her along with him.
paulsur on April 29, 2009 at 8:37 PM
Sorry, AP. I see it the opposite way. Specter, opportunistic backstabbing lump of cr*p that he is (man, with those qualifications, I thought he would be a great candidate for the moderates to put up for 2012) actually deserves the praise. He knows that he doesn’t belong here anymore and bailed to a safer ideological haven. Meghan, like her dad, is arrogant and pig headed, and is determined to stay in the GOP and twist it into her Democrat lite shape, no matter how much damage she causes to the party. She’ll do greater harm in the long run with the divisiveness she causes than Specter ever could with his stupid voting on certain issues. No, Meg and Backdoor John both need to go.
austinnelly on April 29, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Someone must have told her to stop being an ass.
Also, the “Red til Im dead” Im sure was a response to Rush telling her & her Dad to leave the party too.
DwnSouthJukin on April 29, 2009 at 8:39 PM
So McCain said a few words? She’s pretty so let her talk all she wants. When there’s some eye candy to look at, who cares what she spews?
As for Specter, what could anyone expect from the guy who came up with a theory not even to be found in Star Trek? Specter (which means ‘ghost’ BTW and there’s no such thing as a ghost) didn’t ‘defect’. He finally got somewhat honest. For years he’s been doing to the Republican Party what he claims the bullet that killed Kennedy did. Obama is glad to have him, and I’m glad the Prez has him, too. I rather have a Republican who loses an election than a winning RINO.
Take heart, friends. I see this as a win, not a loss. Now to build on it.
Liam on April 29, 2009 at 8:39 PM
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