The Maverick's were first against slavery and then didn't brand their cattle. Known more for their work for civil liberties. So yup John McCain is aligning himself with a bunch of card carrying members of the ACLU. I am amused.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/05/weekinreview/05schwartz.html?em Of course, the Republican establishment doesn't care about what a educated liberal from the coast thinks. Heck I'm reading the new york times
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/10/opinion/10brooks.html?em