McCain authored a campaign finance reform bill that, had the GOP not killed it, would have changed American politics for the better. McCain also embodies the true definition of conservatism. McCain's tax plan, compared to the Texas Governor's, is a truly conservative plan. McCain's plan splits the expected budget surplus equally. A third of the surplus will be given back to the American people in the form of a tax cut.
Social security needs to be helped, and soon.
McCain's plan will do just that. Americans will get a tax break, and at the same time a renewed sense of confidence that social security will be available when they reach 65. Going into South Carolina, it is clear that McCain does face an uphill battle. If McCain's lead holds or even strengthens, McCain would be one step closer to the nomination. Bush does have support in his home state of Texas and Florida, where Bush's brother is governor.