John McCain is "Ambiguous" About Whether He Would Obey the Law as President

The current administration has been criticized for its notions of an "imperial" presidency--a presidency that is above the law and the constitution. Conservatives have rightly criticized the president for that view. Bob Barr has led that charge, promising that his notion of presidential power is far less expansive than George W. Bush's. Simply put, Bob Barr believes in following the constitution and rejects the idea of an imperial president. As this article from Reason shows us, John McCain is significantly more ambiguous about his own views of presidential authority. Republicans should insist on a much greater commitment to the constitution than McCain offers in this regard.