Meghan McCain would be a great Senate replacement for her father

Sen. John McCain’s passing has left his Senate seat vacant and waiting to be filled by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, a Republican. If she’s interested in filling that seat, Meghan McCain would deserve immediate support from conservatives.

To be clear, Meghan McCain might not want to be a U.S. senator. And that’s fine, no one should ever face pressure to serve in public office unless in the situation of a national emergency. But if McCain is open to replacing her father until a special election can be held in 2020, she would make a great conservative successor to her irreplaceable predecessor.

First off, McCain is a person of high integrity. The best evidence for this is rendered by McCain’s television appearances on ABC’s “The View.” Surrounded by liberals with whom she fundamentally disagrees, McCain balances passionate argument and respect. In our era of partisan rancor, the need for senators who can get along even as they disagree has never been greater. John McCain was one example of that high character and his daughter would be another.

Second, McCain is a conservative of strong values. Whether pushing back against socialism, or politely interrogating guests, or arguing for social mobility and a strong national defense, McCain’s appearances on “The View” show that she is well-versed on the issues and well-placed to advance conservative interests. This bears close consideration in light of the fact that Tuesday’s Republican primary for Arizona’s second Senate seat is being contested by one Republican, one (perhaps senile) racist, and one extreme moron. Compared to the latter two, McCain would set a far higher standard as a conservative representative. Arizona deserves her service.

Finally, McCain has a good sense of humor and a natural, unpretentious sense of class. I have attended a party hosted by McCain on one occasion and was struck by her relaxed tenor and good company. Indeed, McCain even tried to set me up at that dinner! The 33 year-old would also offer a fantastic outreach opportunity for conservatives towards millennials (who, incidentally, have the most to lose from the Democratic Party’s leftward shift).

The ultimate issue is this: John McCain was a great leader and a great conservative. His replacement must be someone who emulates those values. Meghan McCain is the natural choice.

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