Since her father's failed 2008 presidential bid, Meghan McCain has refused to talk about his running mate Sarah Palin despite the fact that Sen. John McCain's campaign aides were vocal about their frustration with the former Alaska governor.
Now, however, Meghan McCain is opening up about her real thoughts on Palin in her new memoir "Dirty Sexy Politics." In an interview with ABC anchor George Stephanopoulos on "Good Morning America" (which can be seen in its entirety below), McCain claims that she has "conflicting feelings" about Sarah Palin, who she writes in her book brought “drama, stress, complications, panic and loads of uncertainty” to the campaign.
Still, she admits that Palin also brought increased attention and support to her father's rallies, and maintains that she respects her as a "Republican feminist" who is going out and working for Republican women. She also ultimately admits that the reason her dad lost was not because of Sarah Palin.
“I'm speaking out now because I do have conflicting feelings about her,” McCain said. “I mean she brought so much momentum and enthusiasm to the campaign… you saw the crowds double and you saw a lot more women coming to the rallies.”
McCain also insists she was not fired from Sen. McCain's campaign as reported, but was instead asked to leave and campaign on her own. It was while she was on the campaign trail that she realized she had doubts about Sarah Palin, and started refusing to discuss the Vice Presidential nominee in interviews.
“It was a reflection on me because [Palin] was so celebrated in the Republican Party and again, it’s no secret that I am so unlike her,” she went on to add on “GMA.” “And I thought ‘How am I ever going to fit in? How am I ever going to do this?’ And it is still something that I struggle with today because people see me as this rebel and this new Republican.”
McCain describes herself as a moderate Republican who is more liberal on social issues such as gay marriage and abortion, holding the complete opposite beliefs of fellow Republicans like Sarah Palin. She also more recently voiced her opposition to the Arizona SB1070 immigration law in her home state, that her father supported.
Palin, who continues to be at the forefront of the Republican party despite stepping down from her post as governor of Alaska, has not ruled out a possible presidential run in 2012. McCain, however, would not say whether or not she would vote for her, instead singling out Mitt Romney as a Republican who is "doing a lot of smart things right now."
Meghan McCain's memoir "Dirty Sexy Politics" is in stores now.
Watch the entire interview here:
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Looks like Ms McCain is another one trying to gain attention off Sarah Palin's name. She seems like an idealistic, young rich kid who hasn't a clue about what everyday Americans face. And Mitt Romney? Please!
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