Politico
reported last night that Senator McCain is expressing disapproval
towards Lindsey Graham and Joe Lieberman's attempt to write a
bipartisan climate bill. The piece suggests a position switch,
pointing out that McCain has previously introduced climate
legislation to the Senate multiple times. The article raises the
question over whether the recession in Arizona, which has been
especially hard-hitting, is playing a role in his current stance
towards a cap and trade bill.
What also could be at play is McCain's 2010 race.
Rasmussen polling reported this morning that McCain is only
two points ahead of former conservative Republican
Congressman J.D. Hayworth for the primary. The last thing McCain
needs right now politically is to be labeled as a "job killer" or
even as a "Republican in name only."
