Senator from Arizona. Often portrayed as a "Maverick" within the GOP, but in reality is an enforcer of the Status Quo and actually has several opinions on issues that could be considered Far Right.

Definitely not a maverick on the War

• McCain has supported the Administration and the Status Quo when it has come to the war in Iraq. McCain supported the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the U.S. decision to overthrow the Saddam Hussein regime, of a continued, and increased, military presence, and most of Bush's foreign policies. (1)

Supported Arizona's failed marriage amendment

• Pushed by the media as a moderate Republican when it comes to issues such as gay marriage, his support of an attempt to ban it can be seen as evidence otherwise (2)

Supports the teaching of intelligent design

• McCain believes that "all points of view" should be taught, including if one of those points of view is untestable pseudoscience. (3)

American Conservative Union likes him

• One of the most influential Conservative organizations in America has given him a lifetime rating of 83%. (4)

(1) http://www.hillnews.com/thehill/export/TheHill/Comment/ByronYork/120805.html

(2) http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/0826initiatives26.html

(3) http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/politics/90069

(4) http://www.acuratings.org/2005all.htm#AZ

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