Being liberal and Republican may not always go hand in hand, even for moderate liberals but when one is running for the party’s nomination for president, there may some questions arise about his party’s support. While most Republican candidates are putting a lot of distance between them and the White House, John McCain is still embracing many of the Bush policies, especially those on the war in Iraq.
McCain’s financial donations have not been as promising as many of the other Republican candidates and his speaking his mind on numerous issues may not endear him to many strong conservatives, but what he says it what he believes. Many voters find that refreshing in an election year filled with rhetoric from both sides of the political boundary.
However, recent regrouping and restaffing of his campaign team has many people asking if his candidacy is in serious trouble. He bristles at the notion that he may be finished, at least this early in the process. With many campaigns traditionally beginning on or shortly before Labor Day, McCain joined the early risers who announced their intentions during the first months of 2007, over a year before the Iowa Caucus.
He changed most of his team and cut campaign expenses in an effort to preserve cash, which prompted many to ask if he could afford to run for office. If asked about his future he can get downright upset and will move the topic of conversation towards the issues involving American government and away from his campaign issues.
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