John McCain Vows To Filibuster Effort To Repeal DADT

Arizona Senator John McCain promised over the weekend he'd filibuster

an effort to repeal “Don't Ask Don't Tell” during a lame-duck session

following the November midterm elections.

McCain led the Republican filibuster in September that killed the Senate's

first attempt to legislatively repeal the law which has ended the military

careers of over 13,000 gay or bisexual service members.

Supporters of repeal have been lobbying lawmakers to consider a second

attempt before the end of the year.

McCain would displace Michigan Senator Carl Levin as chairman of the

Senate Armed Services Committee – and acquire a commanding position

on repeal – should the GOP gain 10 senate seats this November.

Square Off, McCain said the reason Democrats attempted to “ramrod”

repeal in September is “because they know the Senate will look different

next January.”

And he promised he would work against a second attempt at repeal.

“I will filibuster or stop it from being brought up until we have a thorough

and complete study on the effect of morale and battle effectiveness,”

McCain said. “That is the position of the four service chiefs and,

according to polls, a majority of the men and women who are serving

in the military.”

When the moderator noted that society is becoming more accepting of

gay rights, McCain answered: “And I do not oppose that … but we're in

two wars, this president has no military experience.”

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