Meghan McCain speaks out for gay rights

I'm a registered Republican...pro-life, pro-military, anti-big govt, & a big ol' dyke :D  I think that the real foundation of the Republican party is about less govt and being fiscally conservative.  I think that in the last 20-25 years the GOP has sort of 'taken on' lots of social issues that really have no relationship to what it means, at its core, to be a Republican.  I think that Meghan McCain is sort of leading the way in a form of neo-conservatism which is socially liberal in many ways, but still very much conservative in a sort of govt/economic way.

The truth is, so far, Obama has done as much for teh gayz as McCain would have...the only difference is that with McCain as president, I would have been expecting it. 

If someone destroyed the democratic party from within, twisting its values to suit their own ends, I would be devastated. Meghan is obviously a strong woman, not to mention an attractive one.

The republican party has divided and destroyed itself by courting extremists. I'm not a fiscal conservative, but I feel for libertarians who are caught in the middle. 

(even  though i voted for obama, im started to believe that i was a republic because majority of the people on here dont agree with my views.  i also kind of feel as if republicans are afraid to talk on this website in fear of being called ignorant and bigoty-or however you say that word. )-off topic.

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kind of like on that episode of American Dad, stan was so confused on how a homosexual could be a republic. i think most people truely want to do the right thing but its making the decision that could alter everything. i agree with Mccain that republicans need to change and to not be so afraid of change.  its ridiculous there's so much disliking everywhere.

i also agree with "lip service". i dont have high hopes for a lot of presidents when they first enter the white house. it also takes years to do anything...if only i knew more about what happens behind closed doors. there are some things i agree with from republicans and democrats. i dont believe in abortion but i believe in stem cell research because scientist have found stem cells in the nose. i believe in the death penality and immigration.

besides werent we a daoist country when we were founded?

good article.

I really like Meghan McCain! From what I have read of her and seen of her she makes a lot of sense. I think it is really short sighted of anyone to dismiss someone based solely on the political affiliation the same way I think it is short sighted to dismiss people based on their sexual ordination.

You can follow her on Twitter as well @McCainBlogette

She's always got great/hilarious things to say :) 

"McCain’s fight for gay marriage..." 

That's one sentence I never thought I'd read, even if it is his daughter. Kudos to her. 

I'm a moderate Republican who votes Democrat because I find the current social agenda of the Republican party just despicable.  I want the government out of my business, out of my life, and definitely out of my bedroom.  I'm pro-choice because I believe that I don't have the right to govern someone elses' reproductive organs even though I do believe in the sanctity of human life.  I am against the death penalty.  I am for stem cell research though I do strongly support the use of adult stem cells over embryonic ones.  I'm a Catholic who believes that love and God are not incompatible, even when it seems that love and religion are.  Like McCain, I believe that the Republican party has, at least within my lifetime, forgotten its roots, its beliefs, and yes, even its values. 

In other words,I strongly support McCain and I would like to see her play a large role in a restructuring of the Republican party, one that will forgo the social policies which are antithetical to their beliefs anyway, and focus once again on fiscal responsibility, seperation of government and business, and national defense.  

and funny, and smart. I still wouldn't vote for a Repulican, but she makes it easier to talk about. As for the Pro-Life...I am definitely pro-life, but more than that, I am pro-choice. I don't believe anyone is pro-abortion. Those terms annoy the hell out of me while twisting around a very important topic...the issue of women deciding what is and is not done to their own bodies.

The Log Cabins make more sense in today's landscape than they did even a year ago. Today while the Republican numbers are in 20-30% membership range, and they are on their last leg, the only way up and out for them is to open the tent to include those such as the Log Cabinites. I will always be of the socailly conscious vein rather than the fiscally conscious, and that doesn't really jive with the Rep's so I will remain a Dem for the remainder of my days. I do appreciate the conversation Meghan is bringing to the debate though.

I love the Meghan McCain is both Republican and pro-gay marriage, and I like that she brings the Republican party back down to its most basic concepts, and is forcing people to re-evaluate the stereotypes we associate with all the parties.  In a perfect world where everyone had equal rights and access to resources, I would actually agree with most of the basic concepts of the Republican party, but because we live in an imperfect (and binary) world I tend to lean towards the Democratic side.  But close-mindedness definitely exists on both sides of the spectrum, so it's always nice to see a reminder that you have more in common with others than you think.

I've always had a soft spot for Meghan McCain.

I think she's great and her portrayal in this article is great too. She's honestly a role model of a type for me because I come from a family who's voted Republican. I think she is true to what she says and stands up for what's right in her eyes even when her party puts her down for it. 

...she's really cute too.  

Yes, I'd hit that, vote her number one on a hot Republican list of some sort, but damn is she dumb. On what level of dumb, you ask. Oh, I'd say right between Sara Palin and George Bush. Don't believe me, watch the clip of her on one the episodes, of The Bill Maher Show, just recently. Though, I think it's great that she holds those views, and think we need more Meghan McCains in the Republican Party, or they can all join Nader, and everyone else in the "Green Party" and party on over there, but damn after 8 years of Texas dumb dumb, I think the country and the world has had its fair share of dumbasses at least not for another decade, hopefully century. Thank You.

*surrenders self*

go ahead and shoot:)

Eeeh... John McCain IS in fact in favor of stem cell research. He's a pretty liberal Republican if you digg a little, and even though I'm French and therefore a die hard leftist to most Americans, I wouldn't have minded voting for that kinda guy. He actually questions his own positions constantly and is a complex man which is, in my opinion, the sort of people we need in power : comprehensive of the issues and of their evolution with time, willing to continually reassess their political stance. 

 Aside from that, I really like Meghan McCain, she embodies the real, initially intended values of the Republican party : Civil Rights, liberalism on the issues and conservative on economics and government size. Because some of these values faded with time, and because the party was hijacked by radicals there's no way in Hell I'd ever call myself a Republican but again, I'm not even sure I could possibly be proud to be a Democrat these days...

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I do not follow nor consider myself as an American that falls under any political party. Quite frankly I think politics are bullshit. But I do have my beliefs and I'm happy to see Meghan shares some of them. In a world where we are often times too divided, it's nice to see someone that falls on both sides of the fence. We shall never progress if we continue to split our nation into a pie chart. Bravo!

"Mother Chucker!" - Blair, Gossip Girl

 I believe she also said that the lgbt community would be more suited with the Republican party than the Demorcratic party. And I do kinda agree with her on that point. On the original ideals of the republicans is for the government to stay out of indvidual lives, being a smaller government. Which would give people indvidual rights, so Gay rights should be a part of the Republicans platform. But the party is full of bible thumping Christans that they forget about those ideals and just make it a biblical party. 

The new age Republicans that I know belive the same way as Megan McCain. They could care less about what another person is doing in there lives. And many Republicans that I know believe in gay marriage and gay rights. And I'm happy that I'm seeing things changing. Just the older Republicans see that change coming and they are stuck in there old ways and try to avoid change insted of embracing it.

I am an independent myself because neither the Demorcrats nor Republicans are truly looking after gay rights as they should be. Unless the partys change there additudes I will be a Independent for the rest of my life.

The only partys that I know off who fully support gay rights in this country are the Libertarian party and Green party. 

It is better to be hated for who you are than loved for what your not.

Not being an American I am therefore, like many other people around the world, an expert on American politics. :S

Not knowing much more than Obama, McCain, Republic and Democratic (and Bush) means that I have only got the most basic cut outs of each person/party. And this is how it looked:

 Obama-Superman,

 McCain-mildy evil,

 Republic-not Democrat,

 Democrat-not Republic,

 Bush-Pure Evil

So I was really pleased to hear that I can now think 'McCain-something good' and 'Republican-some hope'. Too often the media likes us to think of stuff in black and white...AE has taught me something today! 

 -All spelling miskates were intentional-

Drools... She's hot.

Oh, what? Is this a political discussion? I am rather an extremist in my own views, I think the government would be best to be either socialist or libertarian, to the point that I am not even sure I believe in the federal government. I think the 'industrial military congressional complex' to quote Mccain* is killing America and much of the world, and I believe in completely open borders. But if we are going to have a government, we might as well go whole hog. We are already giving them so much of our taxes, and the average person doesn't get much out of this. We should be getting the best schools, the best medicine, and the best everything, instead our taxes go to fund stupid wars in foreign countries. As to how this apply's to Meghan, I think both parties are bunk. I voted for Obama because I hope he is a socialist. I would have voted for Ron Paul had he run all the way, because he is a libertarian.

*referencing Eisenhower, as seen in a Rachel Maddow Show clip.

Although raised Republican, I grew increasingly disenchanted with the internal contradictions and the outright bigotry & otherwise unacceptable behavior exhibited by groups & individuals within the party--who are rarely censored for their behavior. While I don't think the Democrats are a perfect party, I at least hold some more respect for them & their goals.

It's people like Meghan McCain, though, who are making me hopeful about the future of the Republican party. If people like her were the leaders of the party, I believe it would become something I could respect, even if I continued to disagree with them over a range of important issues. She's willing to speak out, she's honest & apparently genuine, and she understands the core message of conservatism.

Frankly, good on her. I wish there were more like her!

I'm from Toronto, but I follow American politics like you wouldn't believe. I actually e-mailed Meghan McCain (through her blog website) the night I saw her on the Colbert Report, to thank her for speaking out in support of gay marriage. People like her father and Sarah Palin had me really worried during the election last year, but she totally restored my faith in the Republican party!

(Not that I would ever vote Republican...I like my universal healthcare, thanks. But at least it would be nice if both political parties could recognize basic human rights, y'know?)

Honestly i think we need to get better at solving problems rather than making catching slogans or great PR sound bites ..... I'm not always sure will do that , but I like to see people who at least think outside of the box.

 I really agree with allot of what Megan says, no not 100% a 100% of the time, but I think it is a huge benefit to the Republican party to have someone like her on board. Someone who is young and outspoken and isn't afraid to shake thing up in order to get things done. The Republicans have to do something, or they in danger becoming a party of the past!

I don't think the divide when it comes to gay rights is between political parties here in the US but between generations.  Meghan McCain belongs to a generation where being in high school and college...you had friends who were fun and cool...and oh, yeah, they are gay by the way.

But currently both parties are still serving the old guard...and it will soon be a transitional time for both parties where if they are still making a big deal out of things like marriage equality...it is going to bite them in the ass.

In this economy, the kids getting out of college...and a lot of the kids who are still in high school too...are worried about getting a job.  So if the parties try to use the gay community as a political football...they will not come off looking like the party that knows what is important to the people they claim to want to serve.

There are already signs among fundamentialist Christians of the younger generation that they are so over their parents and grandparents taking issue with the gay community and that they want to move on to more important issues.

So I have hope and it is only a matter of time.  People like Meghan McCain rock.  I don't have to agree with anyone on every point...but there needs to be equality...and there needs to be respect between people in spite of our differences.

And I have noticed that most of the crap directed at Ms. McCain is from within the party she loves...and she handles it without even blinking.  She has guts to take on a fight that some people might see as not even being anything about her...but she has the smarts to know that society as a whole benefits when we are all really treated equally.