Joe Sonka January 8th, 2008

(crossposted at BlueGrassRoots)

With John McCain surging in the polls, Mitch McConnell has to be sweating bullets. McCain and McConnell have butted heads repeatedly over the years, specifically on campaign finance and pork barrel spending.

McCain comes from the rational school of thought that big money interests shouldn't be able to buy and sell politicians, and we shouldn't sneak earmarks into legislation that run up our deficit. McConnell, however, believes that corporate interests' ability to bribe politicians and ensure their election is "free speech". A LOT of fat cats have "spoken" to Mitch over the years, of course. Mitch also believes that earmarks and pork barrel spending, which bankrupt our government and burdens the next generation of Americans, is a great way to buy votes and "reward" his campaign contributors.

Needless to say, McCain wouldn't be the most enthusiastic partner on the Republican ticket in Kentucky. Especially when running against a fiscally resonsible, ethical, 27-year Marine vet with a distinguished military record.

And look at this quote that the Romney campaign pulled out of the archives lately, in it's Top 10 list of McCain "attacking" fellow Republicans:

6. Sen. McCain Accused Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) Of The "Most Egregious Incident" Of Corruption He Had Seen In The Senate. "It escalated when McCain reiterated the charges Oct. 10 in a cross-examination, calling McConnell's actions the 'most egregious incident' demonstrating the appearance of corruption he has ever seen in his Senate career." (Amy Keller, "Attacks Escalate In Depositions," Roll Call, 10/21/02) 

I'm not sure how you call that an "attack" when he's simply stating the obvious, but thanks for the quote anyway, Mitt.

• Campaign Finance Reform , John McCain , Mitch McConnell , Pork Spending
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