An interesting message for any Republican who doesn't consider themselves a far-right nut. From Greg Sargent:
The Pew poll finds that Republicans overall are closely divided on DADT repeal, 40-44. But the breakdown of Republicans is striking. It finds that "moderate" and "liberal" Republicans strongly favor repeal, 62-26. The only reason Republicans are closely divided at all is because conservative Republicans oppose it, 28-52.
This becomes even more pronounced when you factor in Republicans and Republican "leaners." It turns out that this group favors repeal of DADT, 44-39. And the only subset of this group who oppose repeal are those who support the Tea Party: They are against repeal 38-48.
By the way, independents overall also strongly favor repeal, 62-23.
Over the weekend, Senator McCain, who used to be described as "independent" and "moderate" and a "maverick," said repeal of DADT is "working" and denounced the proposal as a "political promise made by an inexperienced candidate for President of the United States." Too bad independents and moderate Republicans disagree.
