Oil Money Drives McCain Moves
McCain sees cash windfall from his recent change in position on offshore drilling
McCain has hopped in bed with George W. Bush when it comes to Big Oil, and it’s paying big dividends. After years of opposition to offshore drilling, John McCain mysteriously reversed his position and is now seeing his pockets bulge full of Big Oil cash.
In June, John McCain raised $1.1 million from Big Oil donors; more than he had raised in the 18 months prior to his reversal on offshore drilling.
Along with his shift to support the drilling, McCain also supports $4 billion in tax breaks to be gained by the top five major oil companies.
Again, like his Republican predecessor, John McCain has chosen political and financial gain for himself and his priveleged cronies over protecting the average American’s financial welfare.
Tags: John McCain, Oil