McCain: I Will Appoint Democrats to My Cabinet

Republican John McCain said Sunday if he’s elected president, he will appoint Democrats to his Cabinet. Arguing Americans’ distrust of government doesn’t break down by party, McCain said he wants the best people to tackle the nation’s toughest problems regardless of partisanship. He continued to build on his nomination acceptance speech last week in which he faulted Democrats as well as Republicans for losing their way in Washington. “When we do all the town hall meetings and people, say I’ve lost all trust and confidence in government, they don’t say, I’ve lost confidence in Republicans, Democrats. They’ve lost confidence in everybody. The way you restore it is obviously to have a very bipartisan approach,” McCain told CBS’ “Face the Nation” in an interview taped for air Sunday. Asked if that meant he will appoint Democrats to his Cabinet, McCain said, “Yes, of course.” The Arizona senator said he ... (link)