DNC blasts McCain on Trade, Colombia

Beth, Lewisville TX — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:31:16 GMT

I have been a long time reader to the FR site, but this is my first time posting.

I have some questions that I would like someone to address:

1) Why is it that no one is addressing the fact congress rating is even lower than GWB's at 18% according to recent polls? Dems have had control of Congress for two years. I understand veto authority of the President having a significant impact on what Congress can do, but don't you think the rating would be higher than the PoTUS especially if it's run by the party that is NOT in the WH?

2) Personally I don't think either candidate is the best choice for America. However, why are so many people putting faith in someone who is preaching change, yet continues to practice politics the way it has been done for the past 60 years? On the flip side, JM is WAY out of line for attacking BO due to the issues he has flip-flopped on. McCain has done just as much flip-flopping, if not more.

3) Hillary Clinton made a comment several weeks ago in her concession speech about how there have only 3 terms in which the Democrats in the WH since in 40 years. Does it make sense that most Americans have "traditional (not necessarily conservative) views" on family and society in general? It seems like BO is moving to the left to make it seem he is more appealing to that main stream vote? His voting record in both IL and US Senate show he is about as far left as you can go. Does this bother Liberals who have seen him move more "Center" in the past few days?

4) The Republican party is in turmoil right now. JM is the person who is representing them and most don't like him. Is his decision to move more right going to help or hurt him in the long run? Will someone like Colin Powell or JC Watts on the Republican ticket move people towards him?

I am just trying to get some questions answered. I know who I am voting for in November, but I just want to try to get rational, non-emotional responses to some of the questions I have had for the past several weeks/months.

DNC blasts McCain on Trade, Colombia

Ira, Freehold, NJ — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:36:32 GMT

Why is it that every discussion in this election camapign begin with a discussion of surrogates or lobbyists on one side or the other. There are lobbyists who are surrogates on both sides. We know that....move on.

This should be a discussion on trade agreements and whether their unfairly impact American workers. It should be about whether there is a level playing field between American workers and their foreign counterparts. It should be about whether some agreements need to be renegotiated.

This economy is a mess and a discussion about who lobbied for who will not help us understand which candidate has the better solution for Armerica.

DNC blasts McCain on Trade, Colombia

John, MI — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:37:41 GMT

Neither of these two have any clue on the economy. To be honest I don't think either of them would do well for this country. I am a conservative and will vote that way in Nov, but not overly excited about it.

Also, since first read won't comment on WP's mortgage rate issue with Obama....if the Average is 5.94 and he got 5.6 (or whatever he actually got) that means he probably has above average credit and the finances to pay the loan. You have to have lower than average numbers to get that as the average. I'll defend Obama on this (the lot next door though is a concern)

I really hope the GOP doesn't attact the interest rate as its not that uncommon. If he had got 4.5% then I would have concerns.

DNC blasts McCain on Trade, Colombia

The Don, Missouri — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:38:20 GMT

Poor Cindy! She will have to sit there while McCain and Chavez talk business over a bong......

Gives true meaning to the term STEPFORD WIVES.

DNC blasts McCain on Trade, Colombia

Midwest Mom, Illiana — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:38:48 GMT

Who is McCain to talk about pandering -- pot/kettle politics again from these guys!

The fact is, Obama's campaign has been talking about compromise and moving forward on issues the entire campaign. He is a pragmatic candidate -- his State Senate experience in Illinois shows that. Yes, the man can make a speech. But truly, he is concerned about good government. So, let's stop the whole flip-flop garbage and get to the truth here.

Obama's work is showing, again and again, that he takes leadership seriously. McCain shows us every day how much he values corporations, Big Oil, lobbyists, and how much he has no idea what makes "regular people" tick. He doesn't know us and he doesn't care to.

http://ilfamilypolitics.blogspot.com

DNC blasts McCain on Trade, Colombia

A.Brocco,Albuquerque,NM — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:39:05 GMT

Honestly! Is McCain the best the GOP could come up with? How embarrassing!

DNC blasts McCain on Trade, Colombia

Ron Indiana — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:39:22 GMT

It's kinda fun watching McCain spokesmen trying to nail down Obama. Most of the important issues are not something you can answer with "Yes" or "No" or a quick sound bite. Obama will give a salient (not long winded) answer. Then comes the GOP distorton. I don't recall Obama calling NAFTA a "Big Mistake", but rather he was/is for free trade, but trade that had some controls leading to a level playing field.

The Obama push-back is McCain has no intention of changing NAFTA, thus the people in Ohio, Penn, Indiana will continue to suffer. By November the GOP will suffer and not really know why.

DNC blasts McCain on Trade, Colombia

Steve Lynchburg,VA — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:39:50 GMT

Notice once again the McCain camp doesn't back up their own positions, just try to smear Obama. Glad I'm not associated with the REPANDERERS any longer.

DNC blasts McCain on Trade, Colombia

The Don, Missouri — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:40:30 GMT

Brian Rogers, maybbe you need to consider your client's flip flops. I will help. Here's a runnign list.

http://www.thecarpetbaggerreport.com/archives/9111.html

DNC blasts McCain on Trade, Colombia

The Truth — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:41:03 GMT

Let's close the borders and stop trading with china, Europe, Mexico, South America, and the rest of the world because we are losing jobs.

Come on DNC, what about the jobs created in the US when we trade with the world?

NOBAMA.

DNC blasts McCain on Trade, Colombia

GP Chicago — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:41:05 GMT

FINALLY, The DNC brings up the 2 ton elephant that everyone is ignoring in the room...

Let's see if the media piles on this one, or if they continue to focus on "what one of the people that obama once met said sort of about McCons possible half sister that he hasn't seen since he was three..."

DNC blasts McCain on Trade, Colombia

Pass the Arugula — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:41:15 GMT

“At a time when American workers are suffering, we think the contrast couldn’t be greater,” Levinson said. “While John McCain is in Colombia, Obama is in Ohio.”
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And Obama is so great that all he has to do is show up in a place and jobs follow him? Give me a break. By the way, what IS Obama's position on NAFTA today? Or should I check his campaign schedule and see what state he's in, since that is what generally determines his stance?