McCain and I feel the same way about enough things that I feel like he'd be a diplomatic, smart choice. This is not about what candidate is a perfect match for ME; this race is about what candidate is going to be the overall best pick to get our country at least halfway back in order. He ran Independent multiple times but finally figured out that IND won't work. I think he has plenty of experience, not to mention lived through being a POW and came out of it relatively intact. He's a great role model in my opinion. I like Hilary alright, but she hasn't mastered balancing personality and business. Even when she delivers a joke someone else has written it falls pretty flat. You need that abillity to charm and impress people in today's world, especially when dealing with other countries. I think Obama is trying to hard to please everybody and is coming off as less credible. His strong point is his public speaking, he's a great orator.
I sincerely do believe McCain has found a balance that doesn't completely anger one side or the other. He believes personally there should be no civil unions between homosexuals but doesn't think his thoughts on that should effect people on the state level. He doesn't agree with abortion and I do, but right now abortion isn't our biggest problem. Our biggest issue is this murderous, money draining war. If I have to sacrifice some but not all of stem cell research for four years while he's in office just so we can have an experienced, diplomatic man ending a very bloody, messy war, then by golly I'll do it. I think prioritizing my issues helps me decide on a president. In my opinion, he can make a positive impact on our economy, our diplomatic ties, and the war, hopefully by ending it. My ethical/moral feelings on abortion, stem cell research, the death penalty, education, and gay marriage all have to be pushed aside