The McCain Thread

[Marx]

Lieberman in a weird way was a good balance to Gore's ticket.

At the time, yes. Now Lieberman is a joke.

 

[Marx]

McCain 'truth squad' defender was swift boat vet member
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.co...uth-squad-defender-was-swift-boat-vet-member/




(allow me to reiterate...what a hypocrit!)

 

[rdh007]

Lieberman in a weird way was a good balance to Gore's ticket.

Romney and Clinton both balance the tickets too. Should the candidates pick them? Romney was my choice for a Republican president, so I could live with him especially in light of McCain's age, but I don't think the bad blood between these four would play well in soundbites.

 

[Superman]

McCain backer says terrorist attack likely
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/30/lieberman-says-terrorist-attack-likely/




(let the fear mongering begin...again)

First Black and now this. Like I said before..

Different candidate, Same crap.

In other words, McBush.

 

[Matt]

First Black and now this. Like I said before..

Different candidate, Same crap.

In other words, McBush.

This is one of his supporters who said it, not him. By your logic Supes, Barack Obama must believe the white man created AIDS to kill the black man because one of his backers said it.

 

[The Chairman]

This is one of his supporters who said it, not him. By your logic Supes, Barack Obama must believe the white man created AIDS to kill the black man because one of his backers said it.

I have to agree with this. We should judge candidates by their thoughts and actions, not their supporters.

 

[Superman]

This is one of his supporters who said it, not him. By your logic Supes, Barack Obama must believe the white man created AIDS to kill the black man because one of his backers said it.

It was never Bush himself that made the connections between 9-11, Terrorist and Iraq. It was always his "supporters" and "surrogate" that did all the dirty work and he just sat back and let them go. That's how he won in 04, By letting his people scare the crap out of everyone while he reaps the benefits.

Now we've got McCain doing the same thing this year. He just sits there and lets his people sprinkle us with little tidbits of fear here and there while he stands back and says "Oh well I don't agree with that", But dose nothing to stop them.

He did it in the primary with the TV ad that tried to connect Obama with Muslims. He's done it with Charlie Black and I'll bet you he does nothing with this story but say he disagrees with it.

 

[Kelly]

It was never Bush that made the connections between 9-11, Terrorist and Iraq. It was always his "supporters" and "surrogate" that did all the dirty work and he just sat back and let them go. That's how he won in 04, By letting his people scare the crap out of everyone while he reaps the benefits.

Now we've got McCain doing the same thing this year. He just sits there and lets his people sprinkle us with little tidbits of fear here and there while he stands back and says "Oh well I don't agree with that", But dose nothing to stop them.

He did it in the primary with the TV ad that tried to connect Obama with Muslims. He's done it with Charlie Black and I'll bet you he does nothing with this story but say he disagrees with it.

Good god, surrogates are used on both sides.

Wake up...


Perfect example: Wesley Clark.............come on. It's fine to support someone, and I'm all for supporting Obama, I like the guy. But don't close your eyes to one and and turn around and point the finger the other direction....hell even Democrat backers are saying that Clark was put out there for a reason. But hey, that's how politics work....

 

[rdh007]

This is one of his supporters who said it, not him. By your logic Supes, Barack Obama must believe the white man created AIDS to kill the black man because one of his backers said it.

Which Obama supporter said that? Wright?

 

[Superman]

I have to agree with this. We should judge candidates by their thoughts and actions, not their supporters.

Yeah, I'd love it if that was true, It's a nice ideal, but it dosen't work in the real world. In the real world people tend to believe anything they hear, Whether it comes from the candidates mouth or one of his supporters.

That's why Obama is still getting blamed for the Rev. Wright crap.

 

[Superman]

Good god, surrogates are used on both sides.

Wake up...


Perfect example: Wesley Clark.............come on. It's fine to support someone, and I'm all for supporting Obama, I like the guy. But don't close your eyes to one and and turn around and point the finger the other direction....hell even Democrat backers are saying that Clark was put out there for a reason. But hey, that's how politics work....

And Obama SHOULD be hit for what Clark said IMO. I have no problem with the Right going after Obama over Clark. It was a dumbass thing to say and he was wrong.

 

[kainedamo]

And Obama SHOULD be hit for what Clark said IMO. I have no problem with the Right going after Obama over Clark. It was a dumbass thing to say and he was wrong.

What Wesley Clark Really Said About John McCain
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I'm honestly surprised that this, THIS comment has caused so much fuss???

 

[Marx]

What Wesley Clark Really Said About John McCain

I'm honestly surprised that this, THIS comment has caused so much fuss???

All is fair in junior high kaine.

 

[souvlaki]

This is being blown way out of proportion. Clark's comments weren't even close to offensive. People are so sensitive this election. It's starting to be pretty sad to watch. I blame the media. The Presidential race has become just another reality show for these people.

 

[Marx]

This is being blown way out of proportion. Clark's comments weren't even close to offensive. People are so sensitive this election. It's starting to be pretty sad to watch. I blame the media. The Presidential race has become just another reality show for these people.

Controversies (whether genuine or blown out of proportion) create ratings. We all know that ratings equal money!

 

[kainedamo]

At this rate by the next election every guest on every news show is going to have a lawyer next to him. Before the guest answers the question, he's gonna have a 20 minute discussion with the lawyer just to check the answer is completely not controversial and unoffensive.

 

[rdh007]

I also think that we here in the political forum do two things in exponential proportion to the average American: a)pay attention to this stuff and b) care.

 

[Marx]

In challenge to McCain, majority against free trade
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/01/in-challenge-to-mccain-majority-against-free-trade/

 

[jaguarr]

In challenge to McCain, majority against free trade
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/01/in-challenge-to-mccain-majority-against-free-trade/

McCain: With his finger on the pulse of the people because he doesn't have one of his own.

jag

 

[Marx]

McCain: With his finger on the pulse of the people because he doesn't have one of his own.

jag

 

[Chris B]

Romney tops McCain VP list
http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/20080630/pl_politico/11435

The only one from that alledged first tier that makes sense to me is Thune. Who could serve as a nice counterbalance to Obama. But would he accept it? He's someone who has often been mentioned as a possible future Presidential candidate. And should McCain lose, John Edwards unfortunately demonstrated that being the losing Vice Presidential candidate isn't a recipe for success. And I think the same applies to Romney. I think that the remaining bad blood from the primaries prevent McCain from picking Romney and the Bush connection would only hurt Rortman.

I'm surprised that they don't have Pawlenty as being one of the top choices because of his longstanding friendship with McCain and the fact that he would be acceptable to conservatives.

 

[hippie_hunter]

Lieberman has become such a joke. He should just just change his party affiliation already. Part of me wonders if McCain was hoping having Lieberman as his unofficial spokeperson would win him some votes from Democrats. I think instead it's backfiring on Lieberman. Does anyone really even consider the guy a Democrat posing as an Independent anymore?

I consider Lieberman one of the truely independent Senators out there. I think his personal statement of "I agree more often than not with Democrats on domestic policy. I agree more often than not with Republicans on foreign and defense policy," is what accurately describes who he is.

While I don't agree with Lieberman on a lot of issues (his support for censorship and gun control), I think that Congress needs more men like him. Someone who has no problems working with the opposing side. Someone who will form personal friendships and doesn't let politics get in the way. Someone who does whatever the hell he wants instead of touting the party's ********.

 

[hippie_hunter]

And to add to it, I just love the fact that he technically isn't a Democrat, but he has them by the balls and can pretty much do whatever the hell he wants.

 

[Marx]

And to add to it, I just love the fact that he technically isn't a Democrat, but he has them by the balls and can pretty much do whatever the hell he wants.

The Democrats don't need him. (Especially after the fall election.) The Democratic majority is poised to expand and any influence Lieberman may have once had within the party will officially be gone.

 

[souvlaki]

God, McCain's being such a little cry baby over Gen. Clark's statements. They just released like a five paragraph statement in regards to it this morning. After hearing the actual statement I fail to see what the big deal it is. It's certainly not worth the overreaction by McCain.