McCain: GOP Must Have A ‘Bigger Tent,’ De-Emphasize Abortion Issue

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Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) said that the Republican Party, which lost minority, women and young voters in 2012, needs to have a “bigger tent” during an appearance on “Fox News Sunday.”

“I think we have to have a bigger tent,” McCain said. “And obviously, we have to do immigration reform. There’s no doubt whatsoever that the demographics are not on our side.”

McCain said his party needs a “much more positive agenda” rather than being simply the anti-Harry Reid, anti-Obama party. McCain said the GOP neews to de-emphasize the abortion issue.

“And as far as young women are concerned, absolutely, I don’t think anybody like me — I can state my position on abortion. But to — other than that, leave the issue alone,” McCain said. 

“I’m proud of my pro-life position and record,” McCain said, clarifying that he did not mean he was now pro-choice. “But if someone disagrees with me, I respect your views.”

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