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John McCain has been frequently criticized by conservatives for his position on [[Campaign finance reform]], [[Immigration]] and for not initially supporting the Bush tax cuts. Former Senator [[Rick Santorum]] (R-[[Pennsylvania]]) claimed that McCain is not only erratic in his positions, but does not serve the best interests of conservatives. He has also been criticized by the [[fiscal conservative]] political action committee (PAC) [[Club for Growth]]. Saying that, "While Senator McCain’s economic record contains a number of pro-growth positions, such as his support for school choice and free trade, and his steadfast opposition to wasteful government spending, his overall record is tainted by a marked antipathy towards the free market and individual freedom."  

John McCain has been frequently criticized by conservatives for his position on [[Campaign finance reform]], [[Immigration]] and for not initially supporting the Bush tax cuts. Former Senator [[Rick Santorum]] (R-[[Pennsylvania]]) claimed that McCain is not only erratic in his positions, but does not serve the best interests of conservatives. He has also been criticized by the [[fiscal conservative]] political action committee (PAC) [[Club for Growth]]. Saying that, "While Senator McCain’s economic record contains a number of pro-growth positions, such as his support for school choice and free trade, and his steadfast opposition to wasteful government spending, his overall record is tainted by a marked antipathy towards the free market and individual freedom."  

Focus on the Family chairman [[James Dobson]] criticized McCain's opposition to passing a Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage and also cites McCain's moderate family positions as detracting factors.

Focus on the Family chairman [[James Dobson]] criticized McCain's opposition to passing a Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage but says he still may vote for him.

McCain discussed with the press that he is computer illiterate, a position that some have since criticized.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R9wnMVZE_Q Youtube: John McCain Admits He Can't Use a A Computer]</ref><ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/13/us/politics/13mccain.html?pagewanted=2&_r=2&hp&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1216062882-WQLoVeqid4IdgFtNqjqEXQ</ref>

McCain discussed with the press that he is computer illiterate, a position that some have since criticized.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R9wnMVZE_Q Youtube: John McCain Admits He Can't Use a A Computer]</ref><ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/13/us/politics/13mccain.html?pagewanted=2&_r=2&hp&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1216062882-WQLoVeqid4IdgFtNqjqEXQ</ref>

Senator McCain has called for a "gas tax holiday", suspending the 18.4 cents per gallon tax on gasoline and 24.3 cents per gallon on diesel fuel.  The proposal has drawn criticism from economists who state that to make up the loss in tax revenue, money will have to be drawn from the general Treasury Fund, increasing the deficit.<ref>[http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080719/ap_on_go_co/gas_tax_highways;_ylt=Aij5y1iklCwhixZv_VMTgwms0NUE Dream of gas tax holiday faltered over job losses]</ref>  In addition, the loss of revenue would come at a time when the Highway Trust Fund is having trouble keeping up with the massive investment in infrastructure that is required for upkeep on roads and bridges.

Senator McCain has called for a "gas tax holiday", suspending the 18.4 cents per gallon tax on gasoline and 24.3 cents per gallon on diesel fuel.  The proposal has drawn criticism from economists who state that to make up the loss in tax revenue, money will have to be drawn from the general Treasury Fund, increasing the deficit. Though McCain siad he could pay for it by cutting Congressional pork said McCain on Fox News Thursday, April 24th, 2008.

==Endorsements==

==Endorsements==