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Originally Posted by Freedom Rider
McCain represents a continuation of Bush's policies, not a break from them. He voted with the Bush administration 95% of the time last year, and overall 89% since Bush took office. [Congressional Quarterly Voting Study, 110th Congress]
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Didn't know those numbers, but still, look at it this way. I strongly believe that the invasion of Iraq was absolutely wrong to begin with, but it all would have been a minor issue if it was done right form the start. The Bush administ fucked up from the getgo, and now we have the biggest mess the US has been in since Vietnam. I think McCain would have had the experience to do it differently. He might have gone to Iraq, but it wouldn't have ended like this. It's mere speculation, but that's how I see it. And thus, I think McCain will also improove the current situation in Iraq - in a different manner than I would like to see (withdrawal), but better than nothing.
McCain supported the Bush tax cuts - so do I. they have had a measurable positive impact on the economy and I believe they were the right thing to do to jumpstart the economy after the 2001 economic turmoils.
Another important aspect for me is the environmental policy - and the contrast doesn't get much starker than Bush vs. McCain.
I can't think of any other stuff that Bush passed through atm that McCain supported, I'd love it if you could enlighten me with some examples though so I can see where you'r coming from. Does McCain support the Patriot Act?