McCain, GOP's platform at odds

[BlueJessamine]

Source: The Denver Post

The Republican Party released a draft of its 2008 platform that differs from candidate John McCain on issues including immigration, stem-cell research and climate change, while endorsing his ideas for economic growth and free trade.

The document, still untitled, is being debated over the next two days and may be altered before being passed at next week's Republican convention in St. Paul, Minn. McCain aides have said they don't plan to engage in a fight over platform positions.

Members of the party's conservative wing have been wary of McCain, in part because of his stances on immigration and global warming. Donald Devine of the American Conservative Union said he was satisfied with the draft. Clashes over the platform during the convention can accentuate splits in the party and distract presidential candidates from projecting an image of party unity.

"It's certainly a vast improvement over the 2004 document," said Devine, vice chairman of the advocacy group based in Alexandria, Va.



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McCain-GOP Divided:

McCain aides played down any differences between the candidate's stances and the platform. Taylor Griffin, a McCain spokesman, said Republicans "are united" behind McCain.

[underpants]

1. Has John told them that he was a P.O.W.?

That will make them immediately changed their tune and act like the guy about to get their nomination is actually the leader of the party

[SpiralHawk]

2. I've got document title for the RNC: "More of the Same Old Failed Fascist Crap"

My consulting fee is $10,000 per brilliantly accurate concept.

[monmouth]

3. Heard Glen Beck say he doubted he could vote McLame 'cause

he's pushing global warming and environment controls...!!!! Glen has become unhinged, going on about the stage for Barack at Invesco, kindergarten stuff really.

[Winterblues]

4. Fodder for the Debates.

I am sure McCain will be asked about those topics and if he differs from his Party or whether he has flip-flopped to agree with the neo-cons...