Comments on: John McCain, Republican Frontrunner, Reminds Me Of Another Campaign

By: C.S.Strowbridge

C.S.Strowbridge — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 02:33:32 +0000

“The only thing I’d add is that despite all that, Democratics still needed the intrusion of a 3rd party to split the vote and come away with the win. And I think it’s less likely Bloomberg jumps in if fellow Lib-in-Republican-clothing McCain is the nominee (He’d have been more likely to join the race were Romney or Thompson the nominee.)”

Uhhh… Ron Paul. Ron Paul said he wouldn’t support the GOP if they were Pro-War, and he has enough money to run as an Independent. If Ron Paul were to run, he could take 10% of the Republican voters with him. That would be enough to kill any chances McCain would have of winning.

By: Haplo9

Haplo9 — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:47:58 +0000

Things are looking good for the democrats IMO, especially if they nominate Obama. He doesn’t motivate the Republicans to get out and vote just to vote against the Democrat in the same way Clinton would.

McCain.. My main problem with him is McCain-Feingold – makes it clear that he has little respect for the first amendment, and it hasn’t done much of anything to get money out of politics.

If Clinton is the nominee, I think conservatives will vote for McCain just to try to keep her out. If Obama is the nominee, a larger chunk of conservatives will stay home or protest vote for Ron Paul or something.

By: Nimrod Gently

Nimrod Gently — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:45:32 +0000

“Bob Dole is Bob Dole and Bob Dole approved this message.”

The stakes were enormous in 199fucking6?

By: midderpidge

midderpidge — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:49:22 +0000

Campaign financing? Isn’t that just a thin layer of kitty litter to cover McCain’s Keating 5 days?

By: Enlightened Liberal

Enlightened Liberal — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:11:11 +0000

Oliver, isn’t it ironic that movement conservatives won’t vote for the most conservative candidate!

By: Oliver Willis

Oliver Willis — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:06:33 +0000

McCain’s the most conservative candidate in the field. Seriously. Look at his track record. If I were a conservative, I certainly would feel safer with him than Romney – whose conservatism is a couple minutes old.

By: Enlightened Liberal

Enlightened Liberal — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:46:41 +0000

Those aren’t conservative positions, those are Neocon positions. Big difference. By the way, America supports McCain’s position on many of these (except maybe for judicial appointments). If he is liberal, that proves America is liberal!

By: SaveFarris

SaveFarris — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:26:58 +0000

Campaign Finance
Immigration
Tax Cuts
Judicial Appointments
ANWR Drilling
Federal Funding for Embryonic Stem Cells

Now I’m sure you’ll tell me that on these issues, he’s actually a “moderate”, not a “liberal”. Oh, sorry: “progressive”. And that despite that, his stances on Iraq, Abortion, Social Security, and the rest override this list. Whatever, we’ll agree to disagree. Respectfully, I might add.

Either way, McCain’s maverick-icity makes him, I think, un-conservative enough for Bloomberg to want to stay out.

By: Repack Rider

Repack Rider — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:06:58 +0000

If Obama is the Democratic candidate, it’s going to be tough on McCain any time they have to appear together. Although I view Obama as a flawed candidate, next to him McCain will look like The Mummy.

Youth, energy, charisma and a gift for oratory vs. age, poor health and a speaking style reminiscent of Droopy Dawg will make great TV and a one-sided election.

Some Democrats seem to think McCain is the strongest GOP candidate. If so, good for us, because he doesn’t bring much to the table.

By: Enlightened Liberal

Enlightened Liberal — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:51:28 +0000

What liberal views does John McCain hold farris?

By: SaveFarris

SaveFarris — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:40:59 +0000

I can’t say I disagree with that analysis.

The only thing I’d add is that despite all that, Democratics still needed the intrusion of a 3rd party to split the vote and come away with the win. And I think it’s less likely Bloomberg jumps in if fellow Lib-in-Republican-clothing McCain is the nominee (He’d have been more likely to join the race were Romney or Thompson the nominee.)

By: midderpidge

midderpidge — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:43:18 +0000

As I watched that video I just couldn’t help adding a little context:

The “Stakes” for America are enormous… thanks to VIAGRA!!!
His Parents instilled values in him like love of God, Love of Country… love of VIAGRA!!!
In an era of too much salesmanship and too much smooth talking, Bob Dole is a plainspoken man…for VIAGRA!!!
I remember in my household, if we didn’t tell the truth my mother eh uh, well she would uh find a bar of soap…and VIAGRA!!!
It was about eleven months before I could feed myself…VIAGRA!!!
The fact that I’ve had a problem, a serious problem, I didn’t give up, I over came it…with VIAGRA!!
Bob Dole knows what it takes to help Americans fight back…VIAGRA!!
You have to challenge young people and they gotta learn from failure…Viagra!!!
There’s a moral crisis in America, drug use is up…it’s Viagra!!!
Americans do have a “stake” in this election…thanks to Viagra!!!
It’s what do I want for my kids…which are here thanks to Viagra!!!
And I want young people…YUCK
It’s about families getting a “head”… Viagra again!!!
Colin Powell: Bob Dole is the candidate (hand measurement) most qualified… Viagra!!!