USA TODAY: Delivering a strong rebuke to U.S. Sen. John McCain, Arizona Republicans passed a resolution to censure the one-time presidential nominee for what they characterize as a liberal record that has been “disastrous and harmful” to the state and nation.
While McCain is a political star on the national stage, for years he has had to contend with vocal critics in his home state, who accuse him of betraying the Grand Old Party’s principles.
“I’ve gone to dozens of these meetings and every now and then some wacky resolution gets passed,” [Jon] Kyl, the former Senate minority whip, told The Arizona Republic on Saturday. “But most people realize it does not represent the majority of the vast numbers of Republicans.” … (more)
