cant (noun). Hypocritical and sanctimonious talk, typically of moral, religious, or political nature. [...] Language peculiar to a specified group or profession and regarded with disparagement. [The Oxford American College Dictionary]

In an interview with George Stephanapolous this weekend, presumptive-Republican presidential nominee John McCain offered McCant about an important gay rights issue.

STEPHANOPOULOS: What is your position on gay adoption? You told...