NeverTrump Fox News doofus Guy Benson of Townhall is now pushing for Meghan McCain to replace her father in the Senate for Arizona. If you thought the idea of Cindy McCain being appointed was bad, how about Meggers? I have absolutely no problem with AZ Governor Ducey waiting until the McCain burials to name a successor to his seat. But if Ducey appoints either Cindy or Meghan McCain, he can kiss his political career goodbye. Guy Benson, a NeverTrump hack also has a radio show with former Obama Airhead in the State Department Marie Harf. This isn’t like a Hannity and Colmes radio show either. It’s basically two progressives that just whine about Trump.
I don’t dislike Meghan McCain as a person, I just don’t like her politics or how she always manages to cave to the left wing harpies every day on The View. Meghan McCain herself has described herself as “progressive” Republican.
If, as reported, Arizona’s Governor is considering selecting member of McCain’s family to serve out the remainder of his Senate term, I nominate Meghan.
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) August 27, 2018
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Many people reacted negatively to this idea, citing concerns about dynastic politics. As noted above, I share those concerns. My point is that if the governor decides that he’s inclined to appoint a McCain to fill this seat until the next general election, my preference would be Meghan. (She meets the Senate age threshold, but I’m not sure if she meets any applicable Arizona residency requirements). This is not a criticism of Cindy whatsoever; I just do not know much about her ideology. Meghan, by contrast, has really found her voice as a conservative media commentator, exhibiting fearlessness and tenacity on the set of a show that is often politically hostile to her worldview. She, like her father, is a Trump skeptic in some respects — but she frequently stuck up for the president on Fox, and has done so at The View, as well, much to the chagrin or Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, and most of the live audience.
I suppose my point is that if Ducey wants to go the family route, to which I’m broadly opposed, I would prefer a millennial conservative woman be afforded that opportunity. I also believe my friend would take the job seriously, merging valuable lessons she’s learned from her dad over the years with the interests of the people he’s served for decades — including shifting generational attitudes, and complicated changes within the GOP coalition. For now, though, I grieve with Meghan as she grapples with the loss of a father whom she deeply and truly adored. Rest in peace, Senator. And thank you.