How John McCain Lost Me

Couldn't agree more. By the way, what happened to McCain's New Hampshire stance regarding negative campaigning, that if you wrestle with a pig you both get mud on you, but the pig likes it? Who is (are) the pig(s) in this primary?

it is indeed a fact that McCain has a central position on many issues, but following party lines simply because the party demands it is foolish. To do so is to represent half of America every eight years and then switching to the other half. The United States needs a candidate to do what's best for America, not what's best simply for their party, and this is McCain through and through. Right wing and Left wing positions are not what the America needs but rather a solid center point where the majority can feel comfortable. In regards to McCains foul language, in the words of Chris Rock,"show me a man who has never said shit and I'll show you a man who is full of shit."

What about the Keating-5 scandal when John McCain and four democratic senators tried to put the heat on federal investigators looking at banker Charlie Keating in the 1970's? Mr. Keating went to jail.
Also, is John McCain pleased with the results of McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform? Two democratic candidates combined have raised $200,000,000 for their presidential race. The closet republican hasn't hit a quarter of that.

My comments are a call for people to remember the Nixon years. Look at McCain shaking hands as he won the state of florida, look familiar, the only thing he did different is a thumbs up rather than peace signs & the phrase my fellow americans. He has the Nixon look and additude. Did we not get enough of that with the Whitewater investigations. Maybe our people need to be reminded, that we should learn from our mistakes. NOT REPEAT THEM!

I would like to state that as young American, I would be more than glad to have a man who will tell people who misrepresent their constituency to "F--- Off" as my next president. It is about time we have a candidate who has the integrity and the audacity to get the job done. And Senator John McCain has showed just those qualities for longer than I have been I alive. Dog him all you want for whatever perceived injustice you feel, but I will support this man, this leader, this HERO, despite his NOT supporting BREAKING THE LAW, and despite his disgust with abuse of power.

This is not about race, gender or popularity. It's about who can beat a Bush Republican and lead this country as President

The choice in this election is simple. If we want a president who will lead America to the big, bold changes we need and change the conversation in America, Democrats should choose the candidate who has led the field in ideas and shaped the conversation in this race so far.

On the Democratic side, John Edwards, although never the front-runner, has been driving his party's policy agenda. He's done it again on economic stimulus: last month, before the economic consensus turned as negative as it now has, he proposed a stimulus package including aid to unemployed workers, aid to cash-strapped state and local governments, public investment in alternative energy, and other measures

The fact remains that the Edwards campaign has set the domestic policy agenda for the entire field. He was the first with a bold universal health care plan, the first with an ambitious climate change proposal that called for cap-and-trade, and the leader on reforming predatory lending practices and raising the minimum wage to a level where it regains its lost purchasing power

John Edwards has led the other candidates in standing up for progressive change. In this campaign, the other candidates have followed John's lead in talking about the special interests -- but the special interests understand the difference between rhetoric and reality. That's why corporate lobbyists are united against John Edwards.

Here's the bottom line in this election. We need a president who has the vision to put forth bold, progressive solutions to the challenges facing America in the 21st century. John Edwards has shown he has that vision -- and he has led on it throughout this campaign.

John Edwards has stated that, as president, he will require the use of safe, renewable energy sources like wind, solar power and biomass to generate 25% of the nation's electricity by 2025. In the first 100 days of his presidency, John will send legislation to Congress to halt global warming and achieve energy independence.

John has promised to invest $1 billion a year to develop the ability to permanently store carbon emissions and ban the construction of new coal plants that cannot capture their own carbon.

And, as president, John Edwards would invest an additional $1 billion to help U.S. automakers advance the latest technology -- including biofuels, hybrid and electric cars, ultra-light materials and drivetrain improvements -- to ensure the world's most fuel-efficient cars are made in America by union workers.

And because John Edwards has not accepted a dime from Washington lobbyists or special interest PACs, he has a bold, transformational plan to take on the big oil companies, polluters and power companies to address the great environmental challenges of our lifetime.

John Edwards is the only one that will fight poverty and bring health care and education to the poor & middle class of America. John Edwards would be the best President for all of America, anything less will be as bad as keeping Bush in office forever.

America deserves honest men of integrity that will fight for all Americans, and Edwards is a true patriot that can make America great. He has the substinance, determination, and will to fight greed, corruption and end the outsourcing of our jobs.

His economic, education, health and welfare policies are now being copied by all the canidates. Edwards spoke out months and even years before the others.

America needs to think about why the "Washington Greed, Corruption, Large Corporations and Media" are trying to make this a two candidate Democratic race?

Edwards is the only Democrat able to win the Presidency, as polls have showed that any Republican nominated will beat Clinton and/or Obama.

An Edwards presidency will create American jobs for Americans by ending the outsourcing of our jobs lost through NAFTA and CAFTA. It will end the greed and corruption of large corporations and Washington politicians.

End the $700 million per day wasted in Iraq and invest in America, America can prosper in a global economy without outsourcing our jobs

Vote for jobs for the workers of America, healthcare and education for the middle class by endorsing a true patriot of integrity and honesty for America, John Edwards

You guys are worried about McCain telling someone to F off? When did the Repukes go limp. Dick Cheney tells someone to F off every day of his life, in and out government. He told Sen Leahy to F off on the Senate floor. Oh wait hes a Dem so its not as offensive to the base. Grow some cojones and stop whining. I'm a democrat but if it comes down to McCain or Hillary I'm going with McCain.

I will do the same as GonzoFreak and I believe given the choice so would enough Americans to elect the president.

Hillary v. McCain, I vote for McCain.

Obama v. McCain, I vote for McCain.

Hillary v. Romney, I vote for Hillary.

Obama v. Romney, I throw up all over the election booth and have to be carried out of the room.

The bottom line is that some people just want to do what is right for America, that's John McCain. Even if I don't agree with him I trust his motives.

Romney is getting a free pass from everyone. Nobody dares question the religion, the outsourcing, the layoffs. They act as if he is King Midas, descended from another King Midas (we love to crown Kings in this country). Well, then, where is your AMC vehicle? I also can't believe that Romney supporters are sure, 100% sure now, that he is not being controlled by the LDS. I have been called every name in the book for daring to suggest it and I am sure it will start again now, but how do you know it? There are Catholics who are secular, and there are Catholics who would drink blood of kittens if the Pope told them to. How do you know what Romney is?

Obama gets a free pass as well, nobody dares mention race or religion. The Clintons of all people have been branded racists, when everyone in this country, including Barak Obama, knows the Clintons may be many, many things, but they are not racists. How horrible to brand them that when you know it's a lie. What kind of people are his supporters? He also belongs to a scary Afro-centric church. You want to support Kenya at the expense of the poor in the US...then by all means vote Obama.

Thank God that most Americans seem to be choosing moderation, no matter what smart-ass media types tell us. So far so good.

Ron Paul for President !!

I keep going back and forth on McCain. I supported him in 2000, support Romney now, although it doesn't look good for him.

As a veteran, I respect his service from years ago, but he has lost that integrity. Him and Clinton are definitely Washington insiders where it won't make much difference who is there. Although the media likes to depict that peiople are tired of politics as usual and the need for change, the consensus among the parties is to still protect the DC insiders, and the people buy in.

Assuming Romney doesn't make it, I hope Obama is there who will get my vote. He may surprise us, or it may be another Carter presidency. Either way the Republican party may need the time to find its own voice.

If its McCain and Clinton, I'm leaning towards whatever 3rd party might be out there, knowing they won't win, but at least voicing my disatifaction with both parties. The only way I see a vote for Clinton is if McCain decides to put an even more dishonest person in one Huckabee on the ticket.

Romney did nothing for us as the governor of Massachusetts. Our stste is in a "state of disrepair". Sure, he saved money but necessary repairsw to the infrastructure were ignored. That's no way to manage anything.

McCain wins in cuban filled Miami-Dade county (which put him over the top)With his endorsement, Martinez gets McCain's liberal amnesty message out and those who want amnesty come out in droves. Much of the tax money from the stimulus package goes to illegal immigrants. Up to $600.00 per. COME TO AMERICA ILLEGALLY....WE'LL TAKE CARE OF EVERYTHING. Nice going Florida. Press 1 for english.

Wah wah wah.

I didn't get my way so I am taking my ball and going home.

This is utter nonsense. The fact is that the "conservatives" have been having a juvenile tantrum jihad on McCain because he dares to lead. Could anyone imagine the Gipper listening to Rush to figure our what position to take? Who made Rush/Hugh/Sean the pope to define what is and isn't conservative.

The argument that McCain is not a conservative has ALWAYS been phony and does not stand up to fact and reason. The fact is that McCain has demonstrated the capacity to lead. Leaders in McCain’s words "are makers of history, not its victim". That scares the hell out of those benefiting from pretending that they alone define the terms of conservatives. They would much rather spout improvable philosophy that no one could follow. No matter what happens they can piously stand arms folded and say in a whiny voice "its because they are not following the religion".

This is exactly like the Pope using inquisition to try to keep control. That failed and so will the allege power of the AM Talkers. It's time for the GOP reformation and age of enlightenment. They can sit back and watch a leader because the people of this great nation have had ENOUGH! The people are speaking and the GOP better listen.

"...But don't then presume to lead me." This in essense is the problem that dooms the far right. They do no't want a leader. The want an advocate for their narrow view. Leadership is rejected. That is why the push substance free empty suits like Mitt. They can only follow a dead leader like Regan because they can make up and distort who he was. That explains why you can have the same position as Regan (amnesty) yet not be considered pure enough. The problem is sort of like having a Pope in place and then having Jesus appear. The Pope would destroy Jesus.

our presidential candidates are human to . If someone tells someone to f off there must be a reason. I'm sure there is more to the story . Who cares at least hes not afraid to say whats on his mind. I will vote for McCain and support him all the way!!!!!

I'M TIRED OF EXTREMIST OF ALL KINDS. McCAIN IS ABLE DUE TO HIS WELL DESERVED RESPECT TO REACH ACCROSS THE ILE AND GET THINGS DONE. HE COMES FROM HUMBLE BEGININGS WITH A LOVE FOR HIS COUNTRY AND "ALL" OF IT'S PEOPLE. ALL THIS MAN DOSE IS GIVE OF HIMSELF TO HIS COUNTRY.

Yes we need someone to open the borders even more and give more hand outs

We voted for Bush, ironically in Ohio, last election. We were excited that our vote made a difference at the finish line. We balked at Kerry because of the gay marriage issue and abortion. What we got from Bush is a devastating war with the wrong enemy of the Twin Tower Tragedy and a National Debt and State of Economy that is breaching debauchery. Did we save our babies by killing our older children and the poor? Is it a party issue or was the individual (Bush) the wrong choice? Faith-wise, what are we not going to get with Hillary Clinton, that we got with George Bush?

Romney is far from out. He is the total reason that McCain has recently become a born-again conservative...Romney has forced Mccain to make the tax cuts permanent, to embrace free market economics, to take a harder line on illegal immigration, and take a more committed position on abortion and family values. The big worry is Mccain's past, for too often past is prologue, meaning that as soon as McCain is in office he will likely bend to the will of a misguided, ill-advised Democratic Congress. In that case, he will either push the economy into the ground or the nation into a terrible war with Iran, or both. Better stay with the real McCoy: Mitt Romney for 2008. -- Dr. Max Chartrand

Whether you think McCain is conservative is not really the point. The point is where he stands on the issues and if you can support him at least on the big ones. There is a website "VAJOE.COM" with a candidate calculator that allows you to address about 20 issues on where you stand. I consider myself a more moderate conservative, and everytime I've taken it the results are basically the same: I get Mitt, Rudy, and Fred towards the top. Obama is usually in the middle. What surprised me is that McCain wias at the bottom, sometimes even below Clinton. Severl issues are not that imprtant to me. But the ones I think are important, I find myself not in agreement:

Iraq - We need to be successful, but McCain wants to go to the other far extreme, even promising future wars in his "straight talk". Little discussion of bringing the other sources of political power (economics, public policy, nation building, etc.) into the picture. This sounds closer to warmongering than looking for victory.

Immigration - He says he will build a fence, but does so with disdain. He won't commit on whether he would support a similar bill like the one he pushed a few months ago. He has supports quicker citizenship for illegals, than giving them access to SS benefits.

Energy - He doesn't support ANWR drilling, which could be a huge first step in getting us away from oil dependancy on other countries while we work on other energy alternatives.

GITMO - He supports shuting down GITMO and bring suspected terrorists to US soil where they are given constitutional protections; rather than being treated as POWs. This is a democratic position.

His "straight talk" is not as honest as he would have you believe. He denied saying he was weak on the economy in an open debate, when the statement was out there for some time. He lied about Romney's position on the war. He said he would run a "clean" campaighn. I'm not too concerned about the mudslinging as part of politics as usual, but to than pretend he is above all that is dishonest.

So yes, it is OK to vote based on your own principles, and not be led to someone just because they are the best to beat another someone else. Would you rather die by the firing squad or the guillotine? I would just prefer to sit out.

Vet85 you do have a point, it may be better to just sit it out than be forced to choose your poison. I very well may sit it out if forced to choose McCain or Clinton.

Personally I think McCain was a great candidate and would have been a great president...8 something years ago. The Rove machine killed him and what has risen from the grave is just kind of a zombie of the old, real person. I still believe he is fundamentally honest. I am not sure I can say that about any of the others, except of course, Dr. Paul who is telling us a truth we are not ready to hear.