Reagan Wing originally published this June 04, 2005 Written by Christopher G. Adamo
Despite continuing outrage among conservatives over last week’s sellout of Senate Republicans by seven “moderates” in their midst, it is clear that Arizona Senator John McCain, the apparent leader of the effort, presumes himself to be a big winner.
While McCain has been positively deferential towards Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist when questioned directly, his actions dealt a severe setback to Frist’s efforts to solidify Republican Senate clout. Appearing widely in front of network cameras (a place he clearly relishes), McCain nevertheless pronounced that the compromise had been undertaken “in the finest traditions of the Senate.”

Turncoat
However, any presumed victories resulting from last week’s treacherous act will be short-lived indeed. McCain’s deal which, not surprisingly, mirrors the original plan presented by Minority Leader Harry and the Democrats, exemplifies the classic format of political strategizing by “moderates.” Riding to power on the coattails of conservatism, they occasionally find themselves in a position to tip the scales on critical issues. Invariably, they do so in favor of the left.
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