Posted by
Tim Blessing on Saturday, July 05, 2008 8:23:07 PM
John McCain's Voodoo Reformism.
His Maverick image obscures a tight relationship with lobbyists.
This is an article published in the Nation Magazine on July 14, 2008.
I did not read the article, but it points out the contradiction of McCain in his relationship with Conservatives.
He portrays himself as an independent radical like Teddy Roosevelt. Yet, he works within the system to accomplish his goals.
Voodoo Reformism is good concept for those on the left, but what does the right think.
He is a practical conservative without the oratorical skills of a Reagan.
Reform fits more with the democrats if your talking about expanding government.
Reform is associated with Republicans if your talking about rolling back government.
In essence, is McCain a Teddy Roosevelt Republican where you use government in progressive conservative ways or is he like a Messianic Conservative like Reagan.
Personally, I think he is a lot more like a Progressive Conservative than a Messianic Conservative. Its not a popular approach within the rightwing of the Republican Party, but it is more useful.