John McCain: The Beginning or End?

Peace, Reform, Prosperity. These three words are standard in the McCain lexicon. In a year where inherent 'change' was inevitable, is John McCain the beginning of a new chapter in the Republican party or the end of 20Th century Republican politics? Honestly, we won't know for another ten to 20 years. I am confident that the good Senator is neither, he is in fact a transitional figure embarking on a new horizon for other Republicans to follow.

While we know the 'new' Democrats have a highly visible hate for John McCain the conservative Democrats and moderate Republicans love the man. The ultra-conservative, evangelical 'Bush' Republicans have had a hard time accepting John McCain. This harsh acceptance has left morale for the biggest base of the party low and has allowed Obama's hype to surge. John McCain, because of his pragmatic views on modern problems and policy may be the beginning of a new chapter in Republican politics.

John McCain is a conservative, with a 21st century approach to the issues. He believes in protecting the core conservative values of the constitution while pragmatically dealing with a very dangerous world. He believes in individual freedoms but also advocates for personal responsibility. These are the core Republican principles that the party must retain in order to be successful.

The question of survival is another matter. If the party had nominated Romney, Huckabee, or the ultra right Tancredo the party would face complete defeat. John McCain was the only real hope for the party and the nation. McCain is survival; His story, life, and western pragmatism is pure survivalist in nature. McCain is able to maintain our conservative principles while also appealing to a broader, more diverse electorate in the 21st century. His candidacy, regardless if he wins or loses, sets precedent for an improved GOP.

McCain represents the GOP in the 21st century, guardians of American conservatism and the return of the big tent party. He is transitional in nature, in a position to lead our country into this brave new world we call the 21st century. Peace, Reform, and Prosperity are attainable but it is our decision to elect the man who can make it a reality. That is John McCain.

AHD