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McCain: I can't promise to support Palin for president
(CNN) -- Sen. John McCain said Sunday he would not necessarily support his former running mate if she chose to run for president.
Speaking to ABC's "This Week," McCain was asked whether Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin could count on his support.
"I can't say something like that. We've got some great other young governors. I think you're going to see the governors assume a greater leadership role in our Republican Party," he said.
He then mentioned governors Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota and Jon Huntsman of Utah.
McCain said he has "the greatest appreciation for Gov. Palin and her family, and it was a great joy to know them."
"She invigorated our campaign" against Barack Obama for the presidency, he said.
McCain was pressed on why he can't promise support for the woman who, just months ago, he named as the second best person to lead the nation.
"Have no doubt of my admiration and respect for her and my view of her viability, but at this stage, again ... my corpse is still warm, you know?" he replied.
In his first Sunday political TV appearance since November 4, McCain also promised to work to build consensus in tackling America's challenges, and criticized his own party for its latest attack on Obama.
McCain rejected complaints from the Republican National Committee that Obama has not been transparent about his contacts with Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
"I think that the Obama campaign should and will give all information necessary," McCain told ABC's "This Week."
"You know, in all due respect to the Republican National Committee and anybody -- right now, I think we should try to be working constructively together, not only on an issue such as this, but on the economy, stimulus package, reforms that are necessary."
McCain's answer came in response to a question about comments from RNC Chairman Mike Duncan. The RNC also released an Internet ad last week, titled "Questions Remain," suggesting Obama is failing to provide important information about potential links between his associates and Blagojevich.
Blagojevich was arrested Tuesday and charged with trying to trade Obama's Senate seat for campaign contributions and other favors.
"I don't know all the details of the relationship between President-elect Obama's campaign or his people and the governor of Illinois," McCain told ABC. "But I have some confidence that all the information will come out. It always does, it seems to me."
McCain said he, like Obama and many other lawmakers, believes Blagojevich should resign.
Despite the heated nature of the race and attacks both former candidates lobbed at each other, McCain emphasized that he plans to focus on pushing lawmakers past partisan politics.
"I think my job is, of course, to be a part of, and hopefully exert some leadership, in the loyal opposition. But I emphasize the word loyal," McCain said.
"We haven't seen economic times like this in my lifetime. We haven't seen challenges abroad at the level that we are experiencing, certainly since the end of the Cold War, and you could argue in some respects that they're certainly more complex, many of these challenges. So let's have our first priority where we can work together...
"Will there be areas of disagreement? Of course. We are different parties and different philosophy. But the nation wants us to unite and work together."
McCain said he wouldn't comment on whether he thought he had a good chance of winning the presidency, given the Bush administration and the GOP were perceived to be responsible for the economy's problems. McCain said he would "leave that question" for others "to make that kind of judgment."
He pointed out that his poll numbers dropped along with the Dow.
"That would sound like I am detracting from President-elect Obama's campaign. I don't want to do that... Nobody likes a sore loser."
The key to moving past the stinging defeat, he said, is to, "Get busy and move on. That's the best cure for it. I spent a period of time feeling sorry for myself. It's wonderful. It's one of the most enjoyable experiences that you can have.
"But the point is: You've got to move on... I'm still a senator from the state of Arizona. I still have the privilege and honor of serving this country, which I've done all my life, and it's a great honor to do so."
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:o WOW WTF did he pick her for then! Just shows he used her to try and win, but doesnt give 2 shits about her other wise!.
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18% of republican voters from 2004 stayed home.
They didn't like her, plain and simple. They didn't like Obama, but they were more scared of a person like her running the country.
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:o WOW WTF did he pick her for then! Just shows he used her to try and win, but doesnt give 2 shits about her other wise!.
He didn't. The GOP election committee came up with her. Welcome to the machine.
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18% of republican voters from 2004 stayed home.
They didn't like her, plain and simple. They didn't like Obama, but they were more scared of a person like her running the country.
I don't think it was a case of not liking her. McCain ran a very weak campaign and many saw him as just a continuation of Bush.
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Trying to figure out the point of this thread especially since Obama and his administration are already under suspision for corruption when he even isn't in office yet.
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I would personally like to thank Obama for proving me right and securing the Republican presidency and giving our power back in congress in 2010 and 2012.
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especially since Obama and his administration is already under suspision for corruption
By who?
Rush FATBaugh, Scam Hannity and the rest of your greasy little heroes?
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Why is it Libs are either delusional or in denial?
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Speaking of delusional I bet you think the Bush administration did a great job this past 8 years!
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Speaking of delusional I bet you think the Bush administration did a great job this past 8 years!
Not NEARLY as bad as the liberal press made it out to be and got people to believe. No such thing as a perfect presidency, but seeing what he was up against right from the get go. I'm glad he was in office instead of a dem/lib.
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Spoken like a typical right wing conservative!
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Not NEARLY as bad as the liberal press made it out to be and got people to believe. No such thing as a perfect presidency, but seeing what he was up against right from the get go. I'm glad he was in office instead of a dem/lib.
Boy these right wingers are hardcore huh?
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18% of republican voters from 2004 stayed home.
They didn't like her, plain and simple. They didn't like Obama, but they were more scared of a person like her running the country.
Dude, you're so fucking annoying. No one gives two shits about your endless posts on politics and economics. Your opinions reveal a basic lack of understanding of economic theory, your insight usually revolve around stating things that are obvious to everyone and your ideas show that you have a typical Midwestern American redneck background.
SUCKMYMUSCLE
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He didn't. The GOP election committee came up with her. Welcome to the machine.
That's right.
McCain wanted Lieberman, but the GOP wouldn't have it.
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That's right.
Personally, McCain wanted Lieberman, but the GOP wouldn't have it.
Lieberman would have been a great choice as well.
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Coach no offense but if you actually tried to investigate things before just blindly believing in what is being told, you probably wouldn't be going on your 10th marriage...
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Coach no offense but if you actually tried to investigate things before just blindly believing in what is being told, you probably wouldn't be going on your 10th marriage...
I do alot of investigating........... thats why I'm only on my 4th marriage instead of 10th ;D
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I do alot of investigating........... thats why I'm only on my 4th marriage instead of 10th ;D
Give it time coach....you're still young.
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I do alot of investigating........... thats why I'm only on my 4th marriage instead of 10th ;D
Do you believe through your investigations that Lee Priest will surpass your marriage total?
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Lieberman would have been a great choice as well.
Didn't you call Palin a great pick Joe?
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Didn't you call Palin a great pick Joe?
Yes, and I stand by it. Lieberman would have been a great pick AS WELL.
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Yes, and I stand by it. Lieberman would have been a great pick AS WELL.
yourn idiot.
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Yes, and I stand by it. Lieberman would have been a great pick AS WELL.
Joementum. Yeah, that's what the campaign needed, Coach. C'mon, now. ::)
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Lieberman would have been a great choice as well.
You support Lieberman's extremely liberal domestic voting record?
Aside from his support of Israel and the war, he's a lifetime welfare-loving, gun-hating, tax-happy lib.
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Yes, and I stand by it. Lieberman would have been a great pick AS WELL.
Joe, I like you, but sometimes you're really out there when it comes to your political stance.
You support Lieberman's extremely liberal domestic voting record?
Aside from his support of Israel and the war, he's a lifetime welfare-loving, gun-hating, tax-happy lib.
He's a total lib... maybe more so than Obama.
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joe is the prototype of the dumb american the world laughs about.
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Dude, you're so fucking annoying. No one gives two shits about your endless posts on politics and economics. Your opinions reveal a basic lack of understanding of economic theory, your insight usually revolve around stating things that are obvious to everyone and your ideas show that you have a typical Midwestern American redneck background.
SUCKMYMUSCLE
He has a MBA. SO I'm guessing somewhere alone the line, knowing about economics does come into play, Ya think.
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Joe, Lieberman is the definition of LIBERAL.
I'm surprised you support him. Which of his domestic stances do you agree with?
Lieberman would have been a great pick
Here are his ratings from key issue advocacy groups according to the Almanac of American Politics:
Americans for Democratic Action: 80
League of Conservation Voters: 100
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees: 86
American Civil Liberties Union: 83
And in case you were wondering:
American Conservative Union: 0
Christian Coalition: 0
Here are most recent rankings from other prominent issue groups, as pulled from VoteSmart:
National Organization of Women: 75
NAACP: 85
Human Rights Campaign: 88
League of United Latin American Citizens: 100
NARAL: 75 (based in large part on his Roberts vote; in 2004, it was 100)
Planned Parenthood: 100
Alliance for Retired Americans: 100 (their big issue: protecting Social Security)
Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence: 90
National Right-to-Life: 0
NRA: F (NRA gives grades rather than numerical scores)
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Joe, I like you, but sometimes you're really out there when it comes to your political stance.
He's a total lib... maybe more so than Obama.
This is the thing, protecting the country is priority when it comes down to me voting, the social BS is secondary IMO. I can deal with higher taxes and all of the idiodic proposals Obama made during his BS campaign run. But if we get hit on our soil and our financial institutions are hit along with our major ports by his cutting 25% of our defence budget, then the other social programs and infrastructure improvments he's proposing (to the total tune of over $7 tillion) won't make a damn bit of difference. Lieberman knows the protection of the country comes first, the other retards in the party who ousted him because of that don't get it.
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Joe, Lieberman is the definition of LIBERAL.
I'm surprised you support him. Which of his domestic stances do you agree with?
Here are his ratings from key issue advocacy groups according to the Almanac of American Politics:
Americans for Democratic Action: 80
League of Conservation Voters: 100
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees: 86
American Civil Liberties Union: 83
And in case you were wondering:
American Conservative Union: 0
Christian Coalition: 0
Here are most recent rankings from other prominent issue groups, as pulled from VoteSmart:
National Organization of Women: 75
NAACP: 85
Human Rights Campaign: 88
League of United Latin American Citizens: 100
NARAL: 75 (based in large part on his Roberts vote; in 2004, it was 100)
Planned Parenthood: 100
Alliance for Retired Americans: 100 (their big issue: protecting Social Security)
Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence: 90
National Right-to-Life: 0
NRA: F (NRA gives grades rather than numerical scores)
Thanks for the cut and paste.
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This is the thing, protecting the country is priority when it comes down to me voting, the social BS is secondary IMO.
Obama advocates going into pakistan to kill bad guys. So does Bush.
Mccain, and lieberman, do not.
Do you feel that letting the terrorists have a 'safe zone' in pakistan is protecting our country?
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This is the thing, protecting the country is priority when it comes down to me voting, the social BS is secondary IMO. I can deal with higher taxes and all of the idiodic proposals Obama made during his BS campaign run. But if we get hit on our soil and our financial institutions are hit along with our major ports by his cutting 25% of our defence budget, then the other social programs and infrastructure improvments he's proposing (to the total tune of over $7 tillion) won't make a damn bit of difference. Lieberman knows the protection of the country comes first, the other retards in the party who ousted him because of that don't get it.
Joe, do you realize that we spend more in Defense than the next 10 countries COMBINED.
You really think cutting it 25 percent is going to be a big problem?
25% of getting rid of BS items that will never see the light of day like "star wars" and shit like that... You aren't ok with getting rid of Military waste?
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Thanks for the cut and paste.
Lieberman is a MAJOR liberal.
If you'd be okay with the president of the USA being a gun-grabbing, pro-abortion, pro-welfare, pro-criminal, pro-higher tax, pro-ACLU puppet, that's cool.
I thought you said you were a Republican? ???
How can you be a republican and want a lifetime liberal - a far-learning liberal - running our country?
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Joe, do you realize that we spend more in Defense than the next 10 countries COMBINED.
You really think cutting it 25 percent is going to be a big problem?
25% of getting rid of BS items that will never see the light of day like "star wars" and shit like that... You aren't ok with getting rid of Military waste?
John McCain said he would cut Defense spending as President.
SO before anyone says "Obama will..."
Let's remember that BOTH candidates said the military spending was nuts.
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John McCain said he would cut Defense spending as President.
SO before anyone says "Obama will..."
Let's remember that BOTH candidates said the military spending was nuts.
It's outrageous... and they were both right on that point.
Let's be honest, If we get out of Iraq, how much of that 25% have we just cut?
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It's outrageous... and they were both right on that point.
Let's be honest, If we get out of Iraq, how much of that 25% have we just cut?
iraq spending is $3 billion per WEEK, currently.
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iraq spending is $3 billion per WEEK, currently.
Well, the base budget was 515B
3*52 = 156.
So... That's about 25%.
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Lieberman is a MAJOR liberal.
If you'd be okay with the president of the USA being a gun-grabbing, pro-abortion, pro-welfare, pro-criminal, pro-higher tax, pro-ACLU puppet, that's cool.
Good for him.
I do fail to see how Lieberman is a bigger "gun-grabber" than the President-Elect, though. You have seen what Sen. Obama's said about firearms, haven't you?
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lieberman is a douchebag and his face looks like an old vagina
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Good for him.
I do fail to see how Lieberman is a bigger "gun-grabber" than the President-Elect, though. You have seen what Sen. Obama's said about firearms, haven't you?
LOL... they both got an "F" from the N.R.A.
I spose Coach can 'settle' for one guy becuase he's LESS of an "F" than the other guy... but that's really like deciding which turd you should eat.
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joe is the prototype of the dumb american the world laughs about.
BEST POST OF THE THREAD. ;D ;D
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McCain is merely keeping an open mind, as to not offend other republicans. It is clear that he is a big fan of Palin, as are millions of others who voted for her....not to mention the masses who went to her rallies. I saw her in Miami prior to the election, and the crowd enthusiasm was wild and HUGE. So far, she is my choice for the future, but things can always change.
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McCain is merely keeping an open mind, as to not offend other republicans. It is clear that he is a big fan of Palin, as are millions of others who voted for her....not to mention the masses who went to her rallies. I saw her in Miami prior to the election, and the crowd enthusiasm was wild and HUGE. So far, she is my choice for the future, but things can always change.
Dude, she has stated she believes dinosaurs were walking with humans, 4000 years ago.
Dude, she has stated she believes Alaska will be a safe place in an upcoming nuclear war.
Dude, she's an angry, stupid religious zealot. And there are much more qualified repubs than her.
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iraq spending is $3 billion per WEEK, currently.
A drop in the bucket compared to what Obama proposed for infrastructure and BS social progams just so he can raise taxes.
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A drop in the bucket compared to what Obama proposed for infrastructure and BS social progams just so he can raise taxes.
hey, killing one priest is not as bad as killing a whole busload of priests....
but they're both some fvcked up sheeit.
3 billion per week - when Iraq is running a surplus - is some serious bullshit.
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Dude, she has stated she believes dinosaurs were walking with humans, 4000 years ago.
Dude, she has stated she believes Alaska will be a safe place in an upcoming nuclear war.
Dude, she's an angry, stupid religious zealot. And there are much more qualified repubs than her.
LOL......she's going to be your next president, show some respect.
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LOL......she's going to be your next president, show some respect.
Yeah. I'll put that is in the same credibility category as "There is proof that Obama is a muslim, and we'll see it in October". Your prediction there didn't turn out either.
FOX news smeared her following the campaign. The powers that be - and most americans - would prefer a QUALIFIED candidate from the repub side. Get newt or someone else with some intelligence. Palin is hot, but a leader she's not.
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Like I said before. I would like to personally thank Obama and cronies in congress for securing the Republican presidency and house in 2010 and 2012. That has to be some kind of record considering he hasn't even been sworn in yet. LOL
Thank you Mr. Obama ;D
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Like I said before. I would like to personally thank Obama and cronies in congress for securing the Republican presidency and house in 2010 and 2012. That has to be some kind of record considering he hasn't even been sworn in yet. LOL
Thank you Mr. Obama ;D
So about that October Surprise prediction... you're taking that one back now?
Your "source" turned out to be the same one that promised a "Whitey Tape".
A lie designed to boost fundraising. And it worked on some repubs ;)
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Yeah. I'll put that is in the same credibility category as "There is proof that Obama is a muslim, and we'll see it in October". Your prediction there didn't turn out either.
FOX news smeared her following the campaign. The powers that be - and most americans - would prefer a QUALIFIED candidate from the repub side. Get newt or someone else with some intelligence. Palin is hot, but a leader she's not.
No they didn't, they reported what was told to them. Then they found out the truth.
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No they didn't, they reported what was told to them. Then they found out the truth.
Okay. So the McCain campaign lied to them? Is that the story you're going to run with?
The info came directly from the senior mccain campaign officials throughout the campaign. They had to keep it off the record until november 5th.
So, either it's a vast right-wing conspiracy on the part of Mccain's advisers and FOX Media lasting 3 months, or, Palin isn't that bright.
Which do you think it is, Coach?
By the way, there's nothing wrong with admitting palin is not the sharpest one around. There are many good republicans who could whoop on Obama in 2012. She just isn't a high-caliber mind you want running the country. She's an angry cheerleader - not a great thinker. Give me Newt, jeb, or Romney any day. Her, no thanks.
JOE - do you believe palin is equaly qualified as newt, jeb, or romney?
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i can only think palin is as dumb as the average redneck right?
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i can only think palin is as dumb as the average redneck right?
So what ? She's perfectly qualified to be President... >:(......LOL ;D
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McCain: I can't promise to support Palin for president
(CNN) -- Sen. John McCain said Sunday he would not necessarily support his former running mate if she chose to run for president.
Speaking to ABC's "This Week," McCain was asked whether Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin could count on his support.
"I can't say something like that. We've got some great other young governors. I think you're going to see the governors assume a greater leadership role in our Republican Party," he said.
He then mentioned governors Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota and Jon Huntsman of Utah.
McCain said he has "the greatest appreciation for Gov. Palin and her family, and it was a great joy to know them."
"She invigorated our campaign" against Barack Obama for the presidency, he said.
McCain was pressed on why he can't promise support for the woman who, just months ago, he named as the second best person to lead the nation.
"Have no doubt of my admiration and respect for her and my view of her viability, but at this stage, again ... my corpse is still warm, you know?" he replied.
In his first Sunday political TV appearance since November 4, McCain also promised to work to build consensus in tackling America's challenges, and criticized his own party for its latest attack on Obama.
McCain rejected complaints from the Republican National Committee that Obama has not been transparent about his contacts with Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
"I think that the Obama campaign should and will give all information necessary," McCain told ABC's "This Week."
"You know, in all due respect to the Republican National Committee and anybody -- right now, I think we should try to be working constructively together, not only on an issue such as this, but on the economy, stimulus package, reforms that are necessary."
McCain's answer came in response to a question about comments from RNC Chairman Mike Duncan. The RNC also released an Internet ad last week, titled "Questions Remain," suggesting Obama is failing to provide important information about potential links between his associates and Blagojevich.
Blagojevich was arrested Tuesday and charged with trying to trade Obama's Senate seat for campaign contributions and other favors.
"I don't know all the details of the relationship between President-elect Obama's campaign or his people and the governor of Illinois," McCain told ABC. "But I have some confidence that all the information will come out. It always does, it seems to me."
McCain said he, like Obama and many other lawmakers, believes Blagojevich should resign.
Despite the heated nature of the race and attacks both former candidates lobbed at each other, McCain emphasized that he plans to focus on pushing lawmakers past partisan politics.
"I think my job is, of course, to be a part of, and hopefully exert some leadership, in the loyal opposition. But I emphasize the word loyal," McCain said.
"We haven't seen economic times like this in my lifetime. We haven't seen challenges abroad at the level that we are experiencing, certainly since the end of the Cold War, and you could argue in some respects that they're certainly more complex, many of these challenges. So let's have our first priority where we can work together...
"Will there be areas of disagreement? Of course. We are different parties and different philosophy. But the nation wants us to unite and work together."
McCain said he wouldn't comment on whether he thought he had a good chance of winning the presidency, given the Bush administration and the GOP were perceived to be responsible for the economy's problems. McCain said he would "leave that question" for others "to make that kind of judgment."
He pointed out that his poll numbers dropped along with the Dow.
"That would sound like I am detracting from President-elect Obama's campaign. I don't want to do that... Nobody likes a sore loser."
The key to moving past the stinging defeat, he said, is to, "Get busy and move on. That's the best cure for it. I spent a period of time feeling sorry for myself. It's wonderful. It's one of the most enjoyable experiences that you can have.
"But the point is: You've got to move on... I'm still a senator from the state of Arizona. I still have the privilege and honor of serving this country, which I've done all my life, and it's a great honor to do so."
JOHN MCCAIN IS A LIBERAL.HE WONT SUPPORT A TRUE CONSERVATIVE FOR ANYTHING.LET HIM SPEND HIS DAYS WORKING WITH THAT FREAKING DRUNK TED KENNEDY TO TRY AND GET MORE ILLEGALS IN THE COUNTRY!!!!
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JOHN MCCAIN IS A LIBERAL.HE WONT SUPPORT A TRUE CONSERVATIVE FOR ANYTHING.LET HIM SPEND HIS DAYS WORKING WITH THAT FREAKING DRUNK TED KENNEDY TO TRY AND GET MORE ILLEGALS IN THE COUNTRY!!!!
Still haven't addressed that anger management, I see.
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Its always funny to see you people say Palin isnt qualified.How abot the fact that Caroline Kennedy is going to take Hillarys spot in the senate.WHAT THE FUCK has she EVER done in her entire life that she deserves to be a senator.Ive heard her speak,she seems about as smart as her retarded cousin Patrick and she didnt even get her mothers looks.
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Its always funny to see you people say Palin isnt qualified.How abot the fact that Caroline Kennedy is going to take Hillarys spot in the senate.WHAT THE FUCK has she EVER done in her entire life that she deserves to be a senator.Ive heard her speak,she seems about as smart as her retarded cousin Patrick and she didnt even get her mothers looks.
haha, the Kennedy's....what an embarrassment to the United States of America. If JFK had lived thru his term he would be viewed as an epic failure.