McCain's Flipping Will Flop

While campaigning for the GOP nom in 1999, Sen. McCain announced himself as a pro-life candidate, who told reporters "in the short term, or even the long term, I would not support repeal of Roe v. Wade.” Now, in an effort to curry the conservative vote, the Senator has decided against his earlier statement/feelings. At an event in South Carolina, he had this to say about the Supreme Court ruling, "I do not support Roe vs. Wade. It should be overturned".

If he truly had a change a heart, then that's his right. However, if he did it for political gain, then I disagree with his and his team's assessment of where most Americans stand on the issue. I think that after eight years of Bush, America is wary of anything resembling him, particularly a candidate who would keep moral debates at the forefront of politics. Bush's approval ratings are lagging for reasons beyond the Iraq war (although Iraq is certainly the largest component). Americans are tired of wasting time on moral issues the federal government should not be involved in. I think McCain is only hurting himself by announcing he would waste more time fighting something most Americans believe should be legal. I understand that evangelicals are key to the GOP primary, but to denounce Roe v Wade may be an unnecessary and ultimately fatal step.