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John McCain and 6 Other Republicans Showing Support For Birth Control

Tara Block — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:50:58 PDT

With all the outspoken Republican politicians like Rick Santorum speaking out against contraception these days, it's surprising to hear anyone from the right say something positive about birth control. But former presidential candidate and current Arizona Senator John McCain was the voice of reason on Meet the Press this weekend when he said that the GOP should "get off that issue" of contraception, adding "I think we ought to respect the right of women to make choices in their lives."

McCain's statement signals a change of course, since earlier this month he voted in favor of Senator Roy Blunt's amendment that would've let any employer opt out of providing health care coverage for religious or moral reasons. After high profile efforts to limit contraception access, we're seeing a few GOP politicians showing their support for birth control - or at the very least wariness about amendments like Blunt's - with recent statements. This could merely be a smart strategic move for Republicans, as single women voters, or "swingles," are the fastest growing voter block and have the potential to swing the election. Whatever the motivation, a vote in favor of women's rights is something we'll stand behind. Check out some of the recent pro-birth control statements from Republican politicians now.

Truth by Omission? McCain Disses Palin on Tonight Show

CitizenSugar — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:30:59 PDT

This is how I like John McCain - kind of a jerk and completely blunt. Last night on The Tonight Show, Jay Leno asked McCain who he thought the leaders of the Republican party were, and he named Florida governor Charlie Crist, Louisiana governor (and 30 Rock's Kenneth the Page sound-alike) Bobby Jindal, and Mitt Romney (twice). And then to prove he didn't accidentally forget some lady governor who messed up his election, he said "and I've left out somebody's name and I'm going to hear about it." See it for yourself below.

Briefing Book! McCain Tweets the Top-10 Porkiest Projects

CitizenSugar — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:00:58 PST

John McCain is calling out earmarks on Twitter! - Twitter
Republicans decide to take on Obama instead of Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid. - Wonkette
Study concludes that Sarah Palin failed because she's hot. - Good
Vanity Fair is cool with putting naked women on cover, but men must wear body suits. - Lemondrop
Sarah Brown gave Michelle Obama the gift of Top Shop while she was in town with husband Gordon Brown. - FabSugar UK
Company promotes skin whitening with sexist ad? - Feministing

Briefing Book! John McCain Is Angry at Barack Obama

LibertySugar — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:47:12 PST

John McCain and Americans are angry! So much for change Mr. President! - Town Hall

NY Gov. Paterson has worse approval ratings than Spitzer had during his sex scandal.

In olden times people didn't need BlackBerrys or bailouts. - Wonkette
Students speed up undergrad to save money. - Lemondrop
The first lady hates squat thrusts, do you? - FitSugar
Marge Simpson has lesbian fantasies? - Feminsting

Front Page: Obama and McCain Dine On Inauguration Eve

LibertySugar — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:32:02 PST

President-elect Barack Obama honored former rival John McCain last night at bipartisan dinner, calling the Republican an "American hero." - Reuters
President Bush commuted the prison sentences of two ex-boarder patrol agents yesterday, who were convicted for shooting a Mexican drug dealer and trying to cover it up. Debate about illegal immigration erupted after the 2005 shooting, but both Democrats and Republicans asked Bush to commute the sentences. - AP
It will cost billions to rebuild the Gaza Strip after Israel's three-week offensive, according to the UN. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been left homeless. - BBC News

Yesterday Jill Biden told Oprah that her husband Joe had a choice between becoming Vice President or Secretary of State. - AP
During a frantic five-hour period today, the Bush family will move out and the Obama family will move in. The hope is that when the Obamas walk into their new home, their clothes will be in the closets and their favorite foods in the pantry. - ABC News

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Favorite John McCain Moment of 2008: His Graceful Concession Speech

CitizenSugar — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:00:00 PST

John McCain's graceful concession speech on Nov. 4 won the award for CitizenSugar readers' favorite John McCain moment of 2008. As many of you said in the comments, the fact that McCain lost did not make this your favorite moment, but rather the quality of the speech swayed you.

McCain conceded the presidency less than 30 minutes after the polls closed on the West Coast, telling supporters in Arizona:

These are difficult times for our country and I pledge to him [Obama] tonight to do all in my power to help and lead us through the many challenges we face. I urge all Americans who supported me to join me in not just congratulating him, but offering our next president our goodwill and earnest effort to find ways to come together.

McCain put up a tough fight for the Republican nomination and the presidency, coming out gracious and humble. Check out the rest of our Best of 2008 coverage!

John McCain: GOP Should Back Off President-Elect Obama

CitizenSugar — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:01:30 PST

After getting back in the Sunday talk show saddle this weekend, John McCain fielded a question about his old opponent's ties to embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. When asked if Barack Obama's pledge to transparency was being tested, as RNC head Mike Duncan has said, McCain took Obama's side:

“I think that the Obama campaign should and will give all information necessary. You know, in all due respect to the Republican National Committee and anybody - right now, I think we should try to be working constructively together, not only on an issue such as this, but on the economy stimulus package, reforms that are necessary.”

The RNC has released a new web ad called Questions Remain, which links Obama to Blagojevich. McCain did use some guilt-by-association tactics during the campaign, bringing up the likes of William Ayers; but he also avoided the topic of Obama's controversial pastor Rev. Wright. Are you surprised that McCain has come to Obama's defense, or is he just proving his maverick cred by rebuking his own party?

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What Is Your Favorite John McCain Moment?

CitizenSugar — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:00:07 PST

At the beginning of this year many considered John McCain's campaign a nonstarter, especially after he placed fourth in Iowa. But after winning the New Hampshire primary, the original maverick became the comeback kid, eventually accepting his party's nomination in Minnesota. Of course some of the best McCain moments happened before and after his official nomination!

During the Summer McCain stole some of the celebrity-power from Obama by nominating Sarah Palin as his VP, the night after his opponent's rock-star acceptance speech. The Palin pick gave McCain a boost in the polls, but after that faded away McCain took another shot at maverick leadership: he suspended his campaign to return to Washington and address the economic crisis.

In the end, even an attempt to save the US economy didn't convince voters, and on Nov. 4 McCain delivered a graceful concession speech. But McCain doesn't have to say: "I ran for President and all I got was this stinkin' Palin 2012 T-shirt" - during the campaign a Marine Sergeant gave McCain his Purple Heart as a sign of support.

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Hug It Out: Top 20 Embraces From the Presidential Campaign

CitizenSugar — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:02:43 PST

The 2008 Presidential campaign is over, and while it wasn't all champagne kisses and caviar dreams, there were some pretty phenomenal embraces from the candidates and their families and friends. Some squeezes showed honest and sweet support, while others seemed to be manufactured for the camera. Here's a look back at the best of the best.

Sugar Bits - Paula Abdul's Stalker Found Dead by Her House

Molly — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:30:28 PST

A woman who has been suspected of stalking Paula Abdul was found dead of a possible drug overdose near the singer's house in LA last night. - TMZ
John McCain went on The Tonight Show last night and told Jay Leno he thinks Sarah Palin will be a part of the future Republican leaders of the country. - CitizenSugar
Joe Jonas, who recently split from Taylor Swift, is rumored to be dating actress Camilla Belle, who starred in the Jonas Brothers' music video "Lovebug." - Us Weekly
Kim Kardashian will join Heidi and Spencer on an episode of How I Met Your Mother where the celebrities will mock Marshall from a magazine in a dream sequence. - E! Online
Maurice Green was eliminated from Dancing With the Stars last night; only four celebrity contestants remain. Do you agree with the final four? - AP
Brad Garrett got into a fight with paparazzi photographers outside of Dan Tana's restaurant in West Hollywood last night, and a legal investigation has begun regarding "possible criminal battery." - TMZ
Jesse Metcalfe fell 40 feet from a hotel balcony after the World Music Awards in Monaco. He suffered a broken leg and is recovering in a wheelchair. - The Sun
ICYMI, Adam Sandler and his wife Jackie welcomed their second daughter, Sunny Madeline, on Nov. 2.

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