Good.
Indeed, [McCain] just snatched the microphone out the hands of a woman who began her question with, “I’m scared of Barack Obama… he’s an Arab terrorist…”
“No, no ma’am,” he interrupted. “He’s a decent family man with whom I happen to have some disagreements.”
That’s exactly what he needed to do - so credit where credit is due. But you know and I know the right-wingers will deride it/him as weak.
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Tags: John McCain
| Kate 10/10/08 7:33 PM | McCain did do the right thing and also derides the inappropriate use of Obama's middle name. |
| usedmeat 10/10/08 8:50 PM | Hey, Gil, as I've said about such luminaries as Maureen Dowd, take it to 'Vegas if you can read the minds of right wing folk. At least McCain didn't stroke the side of his jaw with his middle finger while mentioning Barack Obama. Real class act your guy puts on there. |
| onlyinlancaster 10/10/08 8:58 PM | republicans are done! |
| Shirley U Geste 10/10/08 9:23 PM | Take a look at the economy. That is the reaction to the Republicans are done. Get used to it. |
| grieker 10/10/08 9:33 PM | QUOTE (onlyinlancaster @ Oct 10 2008, 08:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> republicans are done! I thought you were in hiding? It is clear that McCain and Palin may be done but certainly not the republicans. You have asked for it and when it is delivered to you I certainly hope you don't whine about it 'cause all we'll do is ask if you'd like some cheese to go with it. |
| Wonder 10/10/08 9:48 PM | NO. What Obama needs to do is encourage the election of John McCain as President of the US this time around, get more experience and then run again in four years. He is about four years short of experience. In the debates it is clear that Obama is very intelligent and learning as he goes along. Being President of the USA should not be a place to learn your job. [It is okay to be VP and be learning because you answer to the Pres..] It is scarey to think of Biden as VP. He is much scarier than Obama. If I were Obama, I would be just as afraid of Biden as of Hillary. |
| wrsny337 10/11/08 9:15 PM | QUOTE (Wonder @ Oct 10 2008, 09:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> NO. What Obama needs to do is encourage the election of John McCain as President of the US this time around, get more experience and then run again in four years. He is about four years short of experience. In the debates it is clear that Obama is very intelligent and learning as he goes along. Being President of the USA should not be a place to learn your job. [It is okay to be VP and be learning because you answer to the Pres..] It is scarey to think of Biden as VP. He is much scarier than Obama. If I were Obama, I would be just as afraid of Biden as of Hillary. Hmmmmm. You must be dreaming (??): You're either describing a Democrat's bad dream or a Republican's erotic/w-t dream. |
| citydweller 10/11/08 10:00 PM | America is the ultimate dysfunctional family. Get used to it already. |
| gsmart 10/12/08 1:11 AM | QUOTE (grieker @ Oct 10 2008, 09:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It is clear that McCain and Palin may be done but certainly not the republicans. This is obviously right, but the Republican Party, if McCain loses this election, is in tremendous disarray. The "conservatives" within the party never liked McCain, never wanted McCain - but who was going to pick up the "conservative" mantle this year? The best bet for the Republicans, far and away, would have been Mike Huckabee. A kinder, gentler religious conservative. I think America might have bought that. Or maybe not, in this economy. The worse things get, the harder it is for McCain to win, if only because the incumbent party gets smacked in situations such as these - for good reason and bad. So what does the Republican Party do if/when it loses this election? Who takes over the mantle of the party - who leads? Who do they coalesce around? Dick Cheney? George W. Bush? Sarah Palin? Or do the "grownups" take control - you know, like the "grownups" who begat McCain. This is really a historic moment for the country. You can practically feel the pendulum swinging. But toward what? That's what I want to know. |
| wrsny337 10/12/08 9:03 PM | QUOTE (gsmart @ Oct 12 2008, 02:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So what does the Republican Party do if/when it loses this election? Who takes over the mantle of the party - who leads? Who do they coalesce around? Dick Cheney? George W. Bush? Sarah Palin? I'm a Dem . . . and an Obama supporter. But for the sake of America and her political institutions, I hope the GOP mantle-bearer has enough common sense to maintain a moderate stance. Maybe Washington could actually accomplish something for a change and lay to rest Dubya's uncompromising oppose-everything-that-doesn't-exactly-fit-my-agenda mentality.  . . . and Palin? Well, I guess I already answered that one. |
| AngelFace 10/12/08 10:16 PM | QUOTE (gsmart @ Oct 12 2008, 02:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This is obviously right, but the Republican Party, if McCain loses this election, is in tremendous disarray. The "conservatives" within the party never liked McCain, never wanted McCain - but who was going to pick up the "conservative" mantle this year? The best bet for the Republicans, far and away, would have been Mike Huckabee. A kinder, gentler religious conservative. I think America might have bought that. Or maybe not, in this economy. The worse things get, the harder it is for McCain to win, if only because the incumbent party gets smacked in situations such as these - for good reason and bad. So what does the Republican Party do if/when it loses this election? Who takes over the mantle of the party - who leads? Who do they coalesce around? Dick Cheney? George W. Bush? Sarah Palin? Or do the "grownups" take control - you know, like the "grownups" who begat McCain. This is really a historic moment for the country. You can practically feel the pendulum swinging. But toward what? That's what I want to know. TRUST ME, YOU will be the absolute LAST to know, and the Conservatives are certainly going to NOT be seeking your advice nor looking for YOUR approval. |
