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What to Expect From John McCain

By Jeralyn, Section Democratic National Convention 2008
Posted on Sun Feb 03, 2008 at 01:53:38 AM EST
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John McCain on the campaign stump Saturday:

"You can count on me to protect the rights of the unborn in this country, " McCain told voters in Birmingham. In Atlanta, he vowed to appoint judges who are "clones" of conservative Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr.

That just about says it all. So, which Democrat can beat John McCain in November? Hopefully, either one.

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    It's a tough choice (5.00 / 1) (#3)
    by s5 on Sun Feb 03, 2008 at 02:49:57 AM EST
    I was a Clinton supporter until about two weeks ago. I think what it comes down is that Obama will provide the clearest contrast in the GE: old vs new. Clinton can win too, but it will be an uphill fight for her, and I really want it to be a landslide. :)

    I think BTD is right about Obama's treatment as a media darling. I don't think that will really change. People just like him personally, and, for better or worse, that wins more elections than whitepapers.

    Congress needs to wake up and do its duty (4.00 / 1) (#5)
    by Ellie on Sun Feb 03, 2008 at 06:31:03 AM EST
    Regardless of which Dem makes it into the WH (if votes are actually counted this time), a lot depends on transplanting some backbone into Congress. Their pathetic record in vetting atrocious appointments to the SCOTUS and elsewhere is indefensible.

    Remember, they kept the powder dry on scAlito to use in a more important fight around the corner. Each new fight wasn't the right one and they kept using that Dry Powder excuse until they let the cat out of the bag that their real fear was of media criticism and that the Republicans would be mean.

    Apparently McCain's still too "liberal" for the nutters. Salon's War Room listed professional twit Michelle Malkin, Sean "Oh, The" Hannity and Laura "Shaddap" Ingraham among the McCain-hating conservatives who find him too "liberal" and are endorsing Mitt Romney. Oh, and look ...

    [Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum], who has been outspokenly anti-McCain, made his endorsement of Romney official on Ingraham's show.

    (Granted, that might be less for Romney's conservatism than his cringe-making reference to Who Let the Dogs Out recently.)

    So true (none / 0) (#7)
    by robrecht on Sun Feb 03, 2008 at 08:44:10 AM EST
    ... their real fear was of media criticism and that the Republicans would be mean.


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    send in the clones (4.00 / 1) (#20)
    by diogenes on Sun Feb 03, 2008 at 10:36:27 PM EST
    If the clones did overturn Roe v Wade then the large majority of people would live in states which would legalize abortion (heck, New York did in 1972, California has medical marijuana now, and there aren't too many abortion clinics in Mississippi anyway).  Instead of spending millions on politics NARAL could but people in the "illegal" states plane tickets to the legal states.  A real chance to make a difference with an underground railroad.

    How could a "conservative" (none / 0) (#1)
    by oculus on Sun Feb 03, 2008 at 02:24:45 AM EST
    republican Presidential primary candidate use the word "clone"?  Anyhow, here is a Wall Street Journal commentary in line with your post here:

    WSJ

    I don't remember any questions (none / 0) (#2)
    by oldpro on Sun Feb 03, 2008 at 02:42:40 AM EST
    about judges to our Democratic candidates.  Did I miss them?  Are we assuming too much...taking too much for granted?

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    I don't remember any such questions (none / 0) (#10)
    by oculus on Sun Feb 03, 2008 at 10:36:39 AM EST
    either.  Here is a quote from HRC's campaign website:

    When it comes to each woman's ability to make the most personal of life decisions, Hillary has stood firm as an advocate for a woman's right to choose. She has expanded access to family planning services, including for low-income women. She spoke out forcefully against the Supreme Court's April 2007 decision that -- for the first time in decades -- failed to recognize the importance of women's health.



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    McCain Speech (none / 0) (#4)
    by vdeputy on Sun Feb 03, 2008 at 05:04:32 AM EST
    I may have mentioned this in an earlier post but I watched a McCain speech on CNN yesterday and it was just absolutely terrible. He was stumbling around like he was searching for words. Said "my friends" at least 100 times - seriously!  If either Hillary or Barack couldn't beat him like a drum, there is something seriously wrong with America.

    GW Bush won twice.... (none / 0) (#22)
    by kdog on Mon Feb 04, 2008 at 03:43:26 PM EST
    which means that nothing would surprise me.

    A McCain victory would be a lot easier to understand than G-Dub's 2 wins....hardcore conservatives hate McCain, which makes middle of the road folks like him that much more.

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    Be afraid (none / 0) (#6)
    by Nowonmai on Sun Feb 03, 2008 at 08:40:28 AM EST
    "You can count on me to protect the rights of the unborn in this country, " McCain told voters in Birmingham.

    Yeah, let's protect a blastocyst, while ignoring sick or injured children that already exist. These pro-birthers make me sick.

    I shudder to think of how far back into the dark ages the US will go should that archaically minded man gets his wish of appointing ultra conservative judges. Womens' rights will be reduced to her choosing meat loaf or chicken for dinner if he has his way.

    Does that mean (1.00 / 1) (#15)
    by Wile ECoyote on Sun Feb 03, 2008 at 03:57:29 PM EST
    you are an anti-birther?

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    No (4.00 / 1) (#18)
    by Nowonmai on Sun Feb 03, 2008 at 05:18:15 PM EST
    I am pro-choice. Pro-birthers are the ones who are so rabidly "give birth!" that they aren't IMO 'pro-life-' because they don't give a flying ** about the life of the woman.

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    Lets see (1.00 / 1) (#21)
    by Wile ECoyote on Mon Feb 04, 2008 at 03:21:34 PM EST
    so far you've listed
    Pro-birthers
    pro-life
    pro-choice

    got any others?

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    nuclear waste (none / 0) (#8)
    by tek on Sun Feb 03, 2008 at 08:48:04 AM EST
    This is off the subject, but Raw Story has already scrubbed the nuclear story off it's web site. Guess the Obama censors got to them.

    Obama Censors? (none / 0) (#11)
    by squeaky on Sun Feb 03, 2008 at 11:34:27 AM EST
    The piece was a hit job. I can understand why people who are slightly leaning toward Clinton would vote for Obama after seeing this kind of stuff.

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    so you are saying the clinton's (none / 0) (#14)
    by english teacher on Sun Feb 03, 2008 at 02:26:01 PM EST
    are behind this story?  is that what you are saying?

    that is very weak tea my friend.  

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    Don't Know (none / 0) (#16)
    by squeaky on Sun Feb 03, 2008 at 04:10:26 PM EST
    Where the piece came from. It seems unfair and biased to me full of innuendo. The gist of the piece is that Obama was paid off and that is why he watered down the bill.

    Open secrets lists where Obama's money is coming from. Exelon is number 8 on the list. Not sure where NYT got its info from regarding Exelon being his largest contributor.

     

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    This is the very reason (none / 0) (#9)
    by PlayInPeoria on Sun Feb 03, 2008 at 09:03:52 AM EST
    why I get so upset when I see comments like..

    If Obama gets the nomination I'm not voting for him.

    OR

    If Clinton gets the nomination I'm not voting for her.

    As BTD has mentions... It is the Democratic Policies that we are voting for. Regardless of who gets the nomination... we have to vote for the Dem.

    If you do not like the Dem candidate then bring a vomit bag with you as you vote... But vote for the policy.

    Not everyone is Democrat (none / 0) (#19)
    by cannondaddy on Sun Feb 03, 2008 at 09:47:10 PM EST
    or Republican.  So not everyone is worried about the state of the party.  I would only vote for HRC if was close, not likely here in SC. It's only going to be in play if it's Obama.

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    New Field Poll (none / 0) (#12)
    by MsAmericanPie on Sun Feb 03, 2008 at 11:42:40 AM EST
    What do you think about the new Field Poll general election match-up with Clinton 45-McCain 43 and Obama 47-McCain 40?  This is still what worries me about Clinton.  If McCain is this competitive in California of all places, maybe her high negatives really are a deal breaker.  I'd sure like to hear some thoughtful analysis of this.  Obama hasn't had his hit from the press yet, so his number isn't really impresssive, but if McCain's that competitive in California, then where would he not be?

    when Obama (5.00 / 1) (#13)
    by athyrio on Sun Feb 03, 2008 at 12:24:39 PM EST
    got his hit from the press he would lose to McCain hands down...it is only logical because Hillary has been hit constantly since the primaries started and she still beats him...and Obama has yet to be criticized or vetted in the media....once that starts he is in trouble....I dont understand why people dont see that because to me it is very logical...

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    What's McCain going to be saying ... (none / 0) (#17)
    by chemoelectric on Sun Feb 03, 2008 at 05:05:39 PM EST
    ... after he gets the nomination?

    And will he know where he is and how he got there? I mean, recently he thought Angela Merkel was male and was called "President Putin".

    I notice he's also starting to get what you might call "old man's voice".

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