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Posted by: TechnologyExpert 1 year, 10 months agoSen. John McCain, considered the front-runner for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination, intends to launch an exploratory committee next week, GOP officials said Friday. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity to avoid pre-empting a public statement from the four-term Arizona senator.
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saneman
Nov. 11, 2006, 11:10 a.m.Hey John, get real. You should explore the most comfortable rocking chair.
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TechnologyExpert
Nov. 11, 2006, 11:26 a.m.I'm guessing this is a reference to his age. He would be the oldest first-term president if he was elected. I would really like someone younger in office, myself.
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not2needy
Nov. 11, 2006, 11:14 a.m.You're right saneman, plus McCain lost all credibility when he buckled under Bush's pressure with the Kerry issue.
Taking a statement meant to be an insult at the president and turning it into an insult toward the troops was pretty low.
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mozzer
Nov. 11, 2006, 12:01 p.m.n2n, I was sooo into McCain until he started to pander to his party. The Straight Talk Express derailed for me at that point. He's merely another double-talking politician now.
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takeitorleaveit
Nov. 11, 2006, 12:10 p.m.n2n,
"Taking a statement meant to be an insult at the president and turning it into an insult toward the troops was pretty low."
You took this words right out of my mouth. I concur 100 %. I wouldn't worry about McCain, he is not going to get very far. The Repubs will pull another "Bush" on him- that is why he has been extra busy appeasing the extreme right wingers.
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jordan11
Nov. 11, 2006, 12:28 p.m.Taking a statement meant to be an insult at the president and turning it into an insult toward the troops was pretty low.>>>>>
I knew McCain was a wolf in sheep's clothing, and that confirmed it. I've said it before; wouldn't vote him for dog catcher.
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Gatsby
Nov. 11, 2006, 11:35 a.m.McCain needs to retire. There was a time I thought he was an honorable man first and a politician second. But he's become just a politician who will do anything and say anything for a vote. Sad. McCain needs to realize his moment in the spotlight is past. I wouldn't vote for him under any circumstances. He's turned from a leader into a follower.
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r2me2
Nov. 12, 2006, 9:05 a.m.politician or honorable man or both, I'm sure had he been elected instaed, he would have doen a better job that the one we have now, especially following the oders...oops I mean suggestions from Halliburton...oops again I mean Cheney
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23kappy
Nov. 11, 2006, 11:39 a.m.I couldn't agree with not2needy more. I used to have alot of respect for McCain, but he showed he is not so moderate with his buckling on POW torture as well. I actually voted Rep in 2000 primarys to vote for him, but now I say let Barack tear him to shreds in the 2008 debates.
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motivator911
Nov. 11, 2006, 11:42 a.m.take it from an old independent whose been following politics for quite some time mc cain is definatley the best bet for bringing our country together
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lfergie812
Nov. 11, 2006, 1:34 p.m.McCain flipflops like Kerry. He came out strong against torture and flipflopped and he flipflopped on other issues after taking a stand.
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jordan11
Nov. 11, 2006, 3:04 p.m.take it from an old independent whose been following politics for quite some time mc cain is definatley the best bet for bringing our country together>>>
Take it from an independent whose been voting, and very political for more than 40 years....you're wrong.
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CentralMerlund
Nov. 11, 2006, 11:45 a.m.I'll join the "I used to have respect for him before he buckled under Bush's pressure with the Kerry issue" line.
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AJaye
Nov. 11, 2006, 12:11 p.m.Oh my!! Old buck thinkin of running a bad or sad choice. Poor fellows spirit was broken when he was a POW.. Should retire and GOP (Gay Old Party) get a younger fellow with drive and zeal. Maybe one from San Fran would be better as new image of the party..Senators were upset over election and accusing Bush of destroying his party..Bush didn't care then nor does he care now.. He is angry that history will make him look bad..It is too late for him to do anything about it..BOO BUSH
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anita62
Nov. 11, 2006, 12:12 p.m.I actually sat with mcCain back in 1983 when i was in college. He was speaking in the auditorium concerning his POW days. I had the pleasure of meeting him and talking with him for about an hour. He really is a great person and seems very honorable. What he went through in the name of America is something none of us could even imagine. Most of us would come through it bitter but he DID NOT!! In this country just being a polititian creates doubt and mistrust in the american people because our leaders have a tendency to lean on whatever issue creates more votes.
I believe that his best interest would always be for the better of this country...period! However, his tie to the Republican party is what will kill any chance he has to win an election. What this country does not need is another Republican President running our armed forces or domestic affairs. George W. destroyed any chance of that party taking hard or soft control for a LONG TIME!!
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takeru51
Nov. 11, 2006, 12:13 p.m.yep exactly. i'm pretty liberal, but i had a huge amount of respect for mccain untill about the last two months. what the hell happened to the guy? he just suddenly lost his spine...
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LindaLee
Nov. 11, 2006, 12:14 p.m.No thank you McCain. He lost me when he hugged the guy who dissed his wife and daughter. He lost me again when he left his 'friend' Kerry out to dry when being swiftboated. Again when the media was serving up Kerry this last time, McCain was busy campaigning against a wounded woman vet, took the time to bad mouth Kerry again. Call that ironic, McCain campaigning against a vet and calling Kerry a troop hater. Disgraceful behavior all around by McCain. With friends like McCain who needs enemys??
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TimeBuster
Nov. 13, 2006, 5:15 a.m.Kerry IS a troop hater..He basically said as much when asked.....I talked to him while he campaigned up here in the cold...he lost my vote within 5 minutes. You can almost feel the dishonesty emanating from him. Give me Clinton anytime!!!
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ningyo
Nov. 11, 2006, 1:06 p.m.time for john to follow linc chafee out to pasture--the only worse choice than this ego-maniac would be powell--obama??who knows ..what has he done..he has a record like hillary...nothing
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Sandmn
Nov. 11, 2006, 1:07 p.m.While I admire the stories of his POW exploits and reported on-again off-again patriotism, I must admit, his military record for flying, sux. Whatever he does, please keep him away from any aircraft, bad things happen when he gets into one. Lame ducks just can't fly. His political life is nothing less than boring except for those times when he turns on his own. His age, his convictions and his character make him utterly useless for more than a doorstop. While these attributes might appear to be perfect for political life, they render him the wrong choice for any kind of leadership. Guilianis downfall is simple. If AIPAC wants him as president, it can't be good for this nation. But because of their wants, he will probably get elected, if money truely decides who wins, and you must know by now, that AIPAC will pay to get him elected. Rice is a just another bad racial joke, and I think we've had our fill of those. She is better suited for college book keeping. Keep looking.
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Sandmn
Nov. 11, 2006, 1:18 p.m.My rankings for prospective president, is a tie, between Obama for his lack of experience as a crook. This might make him a worthy candidate. And then, and you'll love this one, Would be Hillary, but only on the condition that Bill is a key player in the vote. Meaning, he is either vice president or secretary of defense. This guy doesn't make knee jerk decisions. He speaks better than any modern day politician and he's human. He is also very good at getting budgets under control. And many will debate that, but look at the records. He attacked the military waste budget from the start and that really helped this country a lot more than he is given credit for. I would vote Hillary, but only to get Bill back. She's only good for scaling fish and making really ugly kids. She might work well as a poster child for "Why not to be gay". Only a man could get drunk enough to wanna jump that. Briefly, presidential hopefuls? We're screwed.
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joemont
Nov. 11, 2006, 3:20 p.m.For Sure!!!
And the terrible thing about it is that nobody is holding our hand, kissing us or even sending flowers...LOL!!
Who out there has anything to offer?
Only one I see is Mitt Romney and he is a really, really dark horse long shot at best.
Go Chiefs!!!
(:>)
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not2needy
Nov. 11, 2006, 3:48 p.m.Obama for his lack of experience as a crook))
For me that's what makes him so attractive as a candidate
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kctrixter
Nov. 11, 2006, 6:42 p.m.I just had a funny picture of bush and the gang being bank robbers... Ok we got the money now what.. don't know I guess we just stand here. LOL
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Dave59
Nov. 11, 2006, 9:07 p.m.It looks to me like you read about as well as you write. Zero equals Zero. The article seems to point out that Mr. Obama has chosen to enter politics and run for office rather than stay in education or law. I see no problem with that.
The only other thing I can conclude from your comment and the linking of this article, since it mentions that he is mixed race, is that you have a racist agenda.
I also see that lacking any great propensity for intellegent thought you resort to name calling.
At least half of your screen name is correct, Jerky. I have garden snails with more brains than you have.
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Zeitgeist
Nov. 11, 2006, 2:08 p.m.Hehe...he allready runs things...why would he want a pay cut?
*snicker*
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lfergie812
Nov. 11, 2006, 2:45 p.m."How about Bill Gates for President in 2008?"
Nah!! Who would want to reboot the government after it crashed or locked up in the middle of business. LMAO
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saneman
Nov. 11, 2006, 6:09 p.m.Since he stole his way to success, he has successfully auditioned for the job.
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crosshairs1
Nov. 11, 2006, 2:01 p.m.Oh great, a Republican rubber-stamp scum bag wants to run for president. Keep a good supply of barf bags handy.
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psydoc
Nov. 11, 2006, 8:26 p.m.Would any republican, or conservative be anything but a scumbag to you?
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laylasgram
Nov. 11, 2006, 2:12 p.m.McCain needs a mouth transplant so he can talk out of both sides at once! He is very good at that. I never took away from him the fact that he was a POW, but coming back, divorcing his wife, marrying one that could give him money, while she steals drugs from the World Health Organization, and not supporting our military like he should is just too much. A few years ago he made horrible remarks about Chelsea Clinton and her parentage, etc. a man like this should not be President, he is a proverbial "YES MAN"! Don't need him, we need someone but not him!
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crosshairs1
Nov. 11, 2006, 2:51 p.m.I see a problem here. If Bush is gone then who would tell McCain how to vote and what to do? He will be lost.
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AirNewZealand
Nov. 11, 2006, 3:30 p.m.I'm a Democrat, but if Republicans are going to win in 2008, they have to have a moderate candiate, republicans can't go w/the Rick Santorum's or Sam Brownback's of this world - I think Rudy Guilani is the Republican candiate who is the most winnable....
Same holds true for Democrats...Sure, I want a secular-progressive civil liberterain in the White House, but that's not practical....Despite what the right-wing media says, Hilary Clinton is FAR from a flaming liberal...But she has too many detractors & isn't a good candiate in my opinion...
Most people in this country are moderates, encompassing some traits of conservatives & some of liberals - so I think politicans on both sides need to be in the CENTER & quit pandering to the extreme sides..
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kctrixter
Nov. 11, 2006, 6:55 p.m.If Hillary is the dem candidate I just might find myself campaigning with Luv.
BTW it is nice to know that getting down to business means campaigning for 2008, it gives me such hope for getting stuff done in the next 2 years
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GUNNY945
Nov. 11, 2006, 4:10 p.m.Lord yes! Condi and Mitt would get my vote...or Senator Allen and Condi
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