Welcome to the McBush candidacy. May I take your order? No, I'm not talking about a vegetarian fast food restaurant or an Irish porno movie . This is the Republican candidate for President of the United States, John McCain. A man who once ran against President Bush. A man who constantly has criticized President Bush. A “Maverick” in contrast to Bush’s staunch conservatism. A man who probably did not even vote for Bush. And, surprise! John McCain and his mortal enemy George W. Bush are the same person!
Bush has been known for being a proud conservative, a solid Republican, and someone who holds the Republican base together. However, in many cases, he has ended up on his own, with even much of his base abandoning him. Here are some issues where he blazed his own trail. Look for the pattern:
Even after many Republicans got cold feet about the Iraq War, who was the strongest supporter of it? John McCain.
Bush had this crazy idea for guest visas for Mexicans and paths to citizenship for illegal immigrants. Most of the GOP thought it was nuts. What prominent Republican co-sponsored the Immigration Reform bill? John McCain.
Bush called for an end to earmarks. Congress saw a lost opportunity to bring home the bacon in their districts and most did not support it. Who applauded this during the State of Union? John McCain.
Bush is also famous for his tax cuts, which McCain famously opposed, infuriating the Republican base and cementing his Maverick image. However, McCain has recently decided that he supports making them permanent, cementing his status as the Phantom Maverick.
The two may hate each other (even though they pretend not to), but the fact is that whenever W bucks party orthodoxy, one man is standing behind him, ready to back him up: John McCain. McCain is a Bush Republican (and thus, very lonely). The only Maverick thing about him is that he’s willing to stand with George W. Bush when no one else will. That’s probably the bravest thing he has ever done (and he refused to be released from a Viet Cong prison camp after being tortured). So he gets points for that. But let’s face facts. If Bush had put more troops in Iraq, was older, and ended every sentence with “my friends,” you wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between him and McCain. It’s McBush 2008. Have you had your (tax) break today?
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