The Case For McCain

Okay, it has become clear to me that the blogspot for the Runnin' Fool has become way too partisan. The Democrat in me has come out. So, here is the case for a McCain victory, and why it matters for Republicans:

1. Taxes--I have yet to meet a McCain supporter (and I work with, and am friends with SEVERAL) who truly believes Barack Obama, when he says that he will cut middle class taxes. There is a universal belief that he will revert to Bill Clinton a la 1993, and come back with a story that the Bush administration left him in a hole, and he will have to back out on his promise.

From there, the case for a McCain presidency grows. McCain can hold the line on taxes. He will cut capital gains taxes, and spur growth. The Laffer Curve will be on display in all its greatness, as funds flood the federal reserves, and revive the economy. That, along with the mortgages we are now buying, will prove to pay off, and will enable America to become the engine of new growth in the world for a new decade.

2. Energy--Green technology is better inspired through tax breaks and 1,000 different people working on the next solution in their garages, than a massive Manhattan Project. And why not drill now? We can send a message to the world that America doesn't need oil from Venezuela or the Middle East. We have what we need now, and we can get back to the late 80's prices, while bankrupting the Middle East OPEC countries at the same time. It's an arguement.

3. Divided Government--honestly, do you really want Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi running things, as they run roughshod over the inexperienced Obama? Our tax rates will go up, regulation will choke off new business, the tree huggers will take over the interior, etc, etc. McCain can hold the line, and even break away enough Democrats to implement some conservative policies, and at least block the ones that will destroy America.

4. Conservative Courts--Can you really see a situation where Barack Obama gets to put 2-3 new justices on the court? And all of the ones who he would be appointing would replace the Liberals on the current court (Stevens--pushing 90, Ginsburg--in her 70's, and in poor health, Souter--looking to get out...all liberals). This is the one issue I would think could rally Conservatives like no other. Yet it doesn't seem to be getting much attention. This is THE TIME to get Roe v. Wade overturned. Never in the last 35 years has there been a time like now to get the Core Conservative agenda put in place for a generation. All McCain would have to do is not screw up the nominations. Piece of cake right?

5. American Values--A vote for McCain would solidify all that is right with America. Good family man, military war hero, straight talking, church-going--represents the evangelical agenda. Well, for the most part. At least his cabinet would be sympathetic to the evangelical agenda, right?

6. American Defense/Iraq--McCain is going to bring the troops home with honor. He stayed in Iraq when it wasn't popular, or politically viable, and proved that the proper strategy could turn the tide. Now America has a chance to be successful in Iraq, and it is McCain's crowning achievement.

7. The Reagan/Bush Legacy--The vote for McCain would solidify the conservative legacy, and allow McCain to repair the image of the Bush Presidency somewhat. Certainly leading America out of the depths of the current market and economic downturn would be the stuff of legends. And with Palin as VP, McCain could set up Brand R with a new generation of Conservative followers. Who knows, perhaps Palin/Jindhal in 2012?

There are more, to be sure, but each of these start to represent the case for McCain, and why he would be the better choice for President. At least in some people's minds...