McCain Praises Obama’s Race Speech: ‘We’ve Still Got A Long Way To Go’ On Race Relations

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Source: Think Progress

McCain Praises Obama’s Race Speech: ‘We’ve Still Got A Long Way To Go’ On Race Relations
By Igor Volsky on Jul 21, 2013 at 9:27 am

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) called on lawmakers across the country, including in his home state of Arizona, to review the Stand Your Ground law that allowed George Zimmerman to walk free in the days after he killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin and conceded that the country still has “a long way to go” towards achieving full equality for African Americans.
Appearing on CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday, McCain described Stand Your Ground as “very controversial legislation” and rejected GOP claims that rolling it back could lead to more “gun control.” Earlier this week, Attorney General Eric Holder and President Obama called for a review of the laws, which authorize the use of deadly force and the right to “stand your ground” in fear of death, bodily harm, and even a forcible felony.

The senator also praised the remarks Obama delivered about the Zimmerman case on Friday, calling them “very impressive” and pledging to meet with more African American and Hispanic groups in Arizona. “I need Americans to talk to their friends and neighbors, not just those on their block or in their circle of friends,” he said.

Read more: http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2013/07/21/2333201/mccain-praises-obamas-race-speech-weve-still-got-a-long-way-to-go-on-race-relations/

[Orrex]

1. McCain is also quoted as saying "That one gave a great speech."

[qazplm]

3. ok

still deserves credit for supporting the right thing here.

[Chakab]

5. He's pretending to be sane (RE the speech and the filibuster) for political reasons.

I'm not giving that man credit for anything. He's a proven opportunist with no real principles.

[Orrex]

6. Yeah, credit where due

Props to him for getting on the right side with Sen Warren as well.

Still, can't resist the low-hanging fruit.

[bucolic_frolic]

2. Every time

two gun carrying individuals face one another and argue over
something, there's an increased probability each might feel
threatened and stand their ground.

Did the Constitution give a thumbs up to duels?

Or was that just Alexander Hamilton?

[hibbing]

4. How rich

This coming from a man who ran a campaign that promoted questioning the prsident's Americanism among other things. There is a reason idiots at his rallies felt so comfortable displaying their racism so openly at public events.

Peace

[heaven05]

7. TOO

little, too late for young martin. Your political posturing is disgusting, johnny. catch a cab.

[BumRushDaShow]

8. Says the man who called candidate Obama "that one". nt

[Egnever]

9. He would know

[panzerfaust]

10. Coming soon to your community. And, no, *nothing* to do with race