Beer-marks?

Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:01 AM by Mark Murray

From NBC/NJ's Carrie Dann
WASHINGTON, DC -- And you thought a small businesses address would be boring!

In addition to a series of protestors, there were two straight-to-Daily-Show moments from McCain's remarks today -- one intentional and one, well, not so much.

First, in speaking about his proposal for joint town hall meetings with Obama, McCain said -- following the prepared remarks -- that he would like to travel with his rival by air. Then, going off script, the famously-downed navy pilot said, "I promise not to try to fly."

Much more hilariously, a misreading of the teleprompter led McCain to sound a little bit more like a teetotaler fraternity president than a presidential candidate. Speaking about his use of the veto pen to eliminate wasteful spending, he declared, "I will veto every single beer, um, bill with earmarks."

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I see a trend emerging of McCain being a gaffe machine. The media may give him the benefit of the doubt, the public will not. I mean this stuff is not as bad as Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Iran or confusing Sunnis and Shiites, but still, like Bill Clinton, he isn't adjusting well to the YouTube generation.

Mister Anderson (The Matrix) (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:05 AM)

Obama tries to send earmarks of matching funds back to Illinois for various luxaries like, roads. Obama's state is so broke though because of his actions as a Senator, they can't even come with the money so they can get the matching funds. How stupid is that? Illinois people used to make jokes about us here in Indiana. That's stopped now because now they're moving here because here is where the jobs are, and our roads don't have potholes.

Hollis Stacey, Ft. Wayne IN (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:13 AM)

McClain is thinking about the upcoming weekend when he was making that speech.

I feel him though. A good beer would be nice right about now!!

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Obama For President!! (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:14 AM)

Anyone tell Obama yet that there are only 50 states?

JRT-RI (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:14 AM)

Yea, I just watched the video of this on CNN. All I can say is I am roflmao. Wonder what his wife would say about vetoing beer, or the Archie Bunker Democrats aka Blue collar voters. Add to that his McCreepy forced smile. As my 86 year old mother says, he is really "yucky"

Gobama, 08

A Latte Lover, Seattle, WA (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:15 AM)

Considering what a pathetic joke "War Lover" McCain was as a combat pilot it's a good thing he doesn't want to fly the plane as it would crash and burn for sure. What a goofball if he can't keep "beer" and "bill" straight.

I was proud of the great people who protested at "War Lover" McCain's press conference today. We need to show that liar that we are not his friends and never will be. The repugnant ones are the elitists who hate regular Americans, always stealing from them to give to the rich and greedy. Not to mention all that national debt they've piled up since Raygunz that will be an economic albatross around our children's and grandchildren's necks for decades.

Go Obama 08/12!

Eric, Salinas, CA (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:15 AM)

Okay, let's review. When is an earmark not an earmark?

When the president does it.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/10/washington/10earmark.html?_r=1&scp=3&sq=bush+earmarks&st=nyt&oref=slogin

The more things change, the more they remain McSame

AnnaMolly (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:15 AM)

Then I guess he will veto aid to Israel because congressional directives consider aid to foreign countries EARMARKS.

We're not stupid, Sen. McCain, we can do research!

Gail, TN (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:16 AM)

Moments later, McMummy left the room abrubtly, as his face started to melt.

McMummy for President of your grandmother's ALF's HOA. (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:16 AM)

A beer in every house! A chicken in every pot!

He's a funny, funny old man. Too bad we need something better than a comedian to run the country. I'm still for Obama and the team of true experts he will put together to help our country (whether or not they agree with him).

Democrat (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:16 AM)

McCain has lost it and as the days go by he will lose even more. His old mind will not be able to handle the pressure that will be bestowed upon him...he's cracking up... to bad so sad..it's a sad day for the GOP and a wonderful beginning for America.

Thank you and GOD BLESS AMERICA

The- Democrat Soldier (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:16 AM)

This is news? My gosh First Read is turning into tmz.com. I admit it is somewhat humorous, but is this a humor column? Let's keep the reporting substantive, and resist the urge to tweak McCain over human fallibility. There are so many other good, valid reasons not to like him. Obama takes the high road over issues like this, let's follow his example please.

Barack the Vote!

Barry, Irvine, CA (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:17 AM)

what a ditz...

what moron would vote for this guy?

MR (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:17 AM)

I think we should all veto beer. It's more destructive than nicotine and marijuana.

Me (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:18 AM)

I'm worried...this is a sure sign he'll win the election.

People will vote for the jokes to forget their misery.

Start calling him McBush, 12 straight yrs of punch lines.

Al in LA, CA (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:19 AM)

He's like a puppet and can't think for himself. Sad!!

FL (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:19 AM)

This is off message to this post, but just wondering something.

I'm wondering why there isn't more mention here and elsewhere of Phil Gramm (one of Sen McCain's advisors) being a lobbyist for UBS - one of the keyplayers in the subprime mortgage mess.

I'm wondering because there seems to be such a big todo being made about Mr. Johnson (who is not acting as an advisor to Sen Obama) vetting potential VP candidates for Sen Obama.

Isn't there a big difference between the 2 men's positions for/in the campaigns? Another case of 'Teflon John'?

Seems like Sen McCain gets a pass all too often in the media on issues that other candidates get called out on.

Obama '08

Obama Supporter from NY (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:20 AM)

If he vetoed every single beer, his liquor-heiress wife would go broke, and they'd have to sell a few of their houses. Merciful heavens!

class warrior, D.C> (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:20 AM)

Porky Pig doesn't misspeak more than the War Gnome McCain. And consider this Porky needs anger management - he could go off any time any where. More than a few republicans fear his temper. This morning Rep. Kucinich proposed impeaching Bush on the house floor. E-mail your congressional rep to support the impeachment proposal. 4100 Americans killed by lies I think would want us to.

bill, okla (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:21 AM)

McCain is indeed, a nasty little old man. He's got old man's syndrome. Very scary to have that kind of person running this country.

Pat Huntington NY (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:21 AM)

McTeleprompter it's ok we just need to make the print larger.

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:22 AM)

As Rolling Stone put it...

Good God! John McCain gives bad podium!

Interested bystander, London,UK (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:23 AM)

That's okay, "Bush Hugger" McCain will only have skid marks along his back as he's whipped by Barack Obama in November!

Go Obama 08/12!

Eric, Salinas, CA (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:23 AM)

I cannot wait until Barack gets him in a debate, and one of the rules is that McCain is not allowed to know what the questions are. He will be embarassing. I don't think I sound that bad, and I take Aricept for dimentia And I sure hope that Barack does not go on ANY plane with that man!!!! Hey. media, since you have dug up all of Barack's dealings over the past years, when are we going to hear about McCain's first marriage, divorce, and her injuries? And all that Johnny has done? Please?

An oldie, OH (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:25 AM)

Barry, not only is this hillarious, it is substantive. It is one more link in the gaffe chain that proves McCain doesn't know what he is saying,he justs half-heartedly reads and not very well!

The substance is that McCain has no substance.

Senator Obama for substance and change in America

Return to a democracy--Vote Senator Obama (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:25 AM)

I've been drinking beer ever since the current idiot in chief took office...its the only way to cope...I can't afford to be drunk the next 4 years...please...

Vote Obama/[anyone] '08!

Pat Huntington NY (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:27 AM)

McCain should stick to something simple so he doesn't make any mistakes. Just like Obama does with his Hope and Change mantra. Obama's staff didn't want to give Obama more then one syllable words to chant, and it's worked so far.

Mike T., Iowa City (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:27 AM)

Carrie Dann's stuff seems to be more nasty jab reporting than First Read type news - is there a more appropriate venue?

Shannon S (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:29 AM)

I won't address McCain's gaffe.

I'm more concerned about his declaration to veto every single earmark.

Given how long it takes a bill to get through Congressional red tape, I should think that earmarks would be helpful in cases of extreme emergency.

In addition, Senatorial seats were envisioned as a vehicle to bring the people's agenda to the floor of Congress.

The problem is that too many in Washington have abused their power, are corrupt, and are in default of their duty to their constituents.

Do any of us pay taxes with the approval in mind that none of our money should be recycled back to address our failing infrastructure or feed babies sitting in school too hungry to learn, etc.?

I have never intended that my tax dollars be swallowed up by perks, enough bombs to destroy the earth 1,000 times over, and governmental malfeasance.

McCain has yet to convince me that he has any plan, or desire, to reform the way that Washington conducts it's business, and for whom!

donna (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:31 AM)

After Duel Personality McCain vetoes earmarks, which lobbyist will get the pen?

Beverly in Chicago (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:32 AM)

He's just confused. Whoever is telling McCain what to say will have to speak more slowly and write in bigger letters. Can America really afford another mindless puppet.

Scooter (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:33 AM)

If this doesn't get the Appalachian vote for Obama, nothing will!

Save the beer! Vote Obama.

Al in LA, CA (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:34 AM)

This is serious stuff. From one bafoon to another.Please not another one. This man does not know his A.. from his elbow. Can we afford to have another President who does not know how to articulate his message?? You can have the world of experience, you cab be POW, MOW or Fow, if as a commander in chief you cannot voice your proposals clearly and without"malapropisms then we are yet again in a "monkey's pants" Give us at least the man who Hillary says "brings only a speech" At least we will know what he is about.

tonyh (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:34 AM)

McCain's Uncle Fuzzy routine gets old after awhile.

Haha, GET IT?!?

Brendan D, Niles, IL (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:35 AM)

he should be a comedian because his plans or lack there of for this country is a joke. Please McCain are you planning to veto your wife's beer company. if you want to stimulate the economy, bring the troops home. this country was misled to war. there is no reason to continue this war or occupation in iraq. the money we used in Iraq can be used here to create jobs.

voter (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:36 AM)

At what point do gaffes indicate perhaps a larger problem with focus and honesty with voters?

Whenever I see him speak, whether it's reading a teleprompter poorly or talking extemporaneously, it seems he's always at odds with himself. Like he has some vague inkling of what he might really think but can't remember what he may have said about it last week or even yesterday. He appears unsure at best, deceptive and creepy at worst.

bush hugger (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:37 AM)

That damn teleprompter keeps changing the words on him. Who's behind this crap? There's no way a 71 year old man that crashed 5 aircrafts and spent 5 plus years in captivity could be making these mistakes without some help. It's just not possible. The Justice Department should launch an investigation to find out who is changing the words.

Old Man Confused by Clouds (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:42 AM)

bush hugger - it's not clear, are you talking about McCain, or Obama?

Duff Beer Man (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:42 AM)

Anyone tell Obama yet that there are only 50 states?
JRT-RI (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:14 AM)

DUH! I would suggest you check again. Obama's reference was to primary contests: IE: The Virgin Islands, Pueto Rico, Americans Abroad et al. The poverty of intellect dispayed is astounding

TorpedoYOU (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:43 AM)

Not all earmarks are bad...take the money that goes to NYC for post 9-11 related security. Would McCheapstake veto that?

Pat Huntington NY (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:44 AM)

Yep, this proves another 3rd term Bush, LOL !

To JRT-RI, as an FYI, there are 57 U.S. territories ! Obama is correct.

Valerie, Middletown CT (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:46 AM)

hollis Stacey, you don't know what your talking about, Illinois is in such bad shape is two fold, 1 governer ryan was a croke!!! governer blago!! is a idiott!! yes the state is broke, but it has alot to do with the money we get from washington for roads, our health insurance(the county health care system is broke) because the war. indiana doen not have the major population centers that illinois has. when obama was in the state senate, he got alot of good things done, health care for kids, head start for kids, drop out prevention programs, tax relief for familys making under 40,000.00.
also your roads don't have pot hole because indiana does not have the traffic and trucks, buses, 1 million car's run over our roads every day in our rush hours on all the MAJOR HIGHWAYS which indiana only has 2. and now the matching funds you say we miss out on i have no idea what your are talking about, shit you don't know what your talking about so shut up and stay in indiana!! i don't see gary getting any better!!!

jeff D Evanston IL (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:47 AM)

I think McBush was thinking about his wife's beer fortunes!!

Mark, Milwuakee WI (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:49 AM)

BREAKING NEWS: McCain is Anti-Beer!!!

Brian, Clinton, Iowa (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:51 AM)

bush hugger (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:37 AM)

Just for you --

http://politicalhumor.about.com/od/election2008/ig/Election-Funny-Pictures/McCain-Bush-Hug.htm

Creepy for sure.

The more things change, the more they remain McSame.

Anna Molly (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:54 AM)

Senator McCain seems to have a real big problem with words.

He repeatedly forgets the difference between Sunni and Shiite. Has to have someone by his side to correct his mistakes.

McCain's had three months without having to campaign head to head. Obviously, he's had plenty of time to sleep and should have a sharp mind. What's going on? Is there something his doctors are hiding?

BTW, as a home brewer, Senator McCain you'll have to take this beer from my cold dead body.

Dan, Madison, WI (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:54 AM)

When McCain prattles on about "small business" we know what he really means is that he's concerned about his buddies at Haliburton and Blackwater. Bush, Cheney and McCain always invoke the "Dont' ask, don't tell" policy whenever those to giants of american business come up. The Haliburton's, the Blackwaters, the KBR's expect to be taken care of and protected and Bush and McCain and the Republicans in Congress are more than willing to do whatever it takes. They pay no taxes, they operate in the shadows off-shore and they wave the flag. They're the type of businesses McCain and his twin, GW Bush love to support. Tax breaks for Blackwater, no G.I. Bill. Right John?

R.Merrell (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:55 AM)

PLEASE POST THIS!

I laugh out loud at all the creative ways you people refer to McCain.

McTeleprompter? - FUNNY!

Mary, MI (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:55 AM)

Veto every beer? That's a hoot!

Move over, Jay Leno; McCain's vying for your job. (Any job, just not the presidency, McCain, please.)

Cindy Lou, TX (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:56 AM)

McCain needs that radio transmitter that Bush wore during the debate. with Kerry.

Jim, Santa Cruz (Sent Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:57 AM)

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