Reviews of McCain's speech

the Pajama Pundit — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:36:32 GMT

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Reviews of McCain's speech

GA GUY — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:37:29 GMT

John McCain has finally admitted that the Current Republican Administration messed it up big time...funny how he never mentioned his part in all of this past almost eight years...But in the interest of getting elected; he threw even his own party "UNDER THE BUS"!!

Really quite the "MAVERICK" isn't he??!!

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Mr Eko — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:38:21 GMT

No disrespect to McCain but, while we appreciate his service to his country, there is something VERY wrong with the fact that John McCain has spent more time talking about what HE went through 40 years ago than what the American people are going through right now (and for the last 8 years)!!!

McCain admitted in his book that his first presidential run was NOT about helping the American people, but was simply about trying to grab the power of the office. So WHY hasn't ANYONE in the media asked the McCain campaign why voters should believe that McCain cares about them now? Everything he has done in this campaign has been politically motivated, right up to his VP pick, yet everyone just buys his "country first" bullshit without calling him out on the FACT that the last time he ran he was clearly NOT about "country first".

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paul — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:39:31 GMT

I didnt think his speech was that bad, It was actually pretty good for McCain, He's not much of a speaker after all. I think its funny that (Levi), Sarah Palins -daugters Boy Friend was at the convention. Did any one else read all The Crazy stuff he said on his My Space Page? He Said he didnt want kids, and all kinds of other stuff I cant repeat. LOL wish my Girl Friends parents where that understanding. You can go to http://www.hotpres.com and see all kinds of info on Levi., and The Palin Trooper Gate. This was McCains biggest Gamble, that is for sure.

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Change is coming — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:39:37 GMT

I think Obama is going to win hands down!

Obama 08'

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David, Balimore, MD — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:41:03 GMT

The McCain speech had four main points:
1. I lived in a box
2. I will fight with everyone
3. I will work with everyone
4. Did I ever tell you I lived in a box?

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Jen, Gavinesville — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:44:04 GMT

Since even the beginning of their primary season, the old grand party has shown that they are out of touch. Last night just confirmed it and put a period on it. The Republicans are out of touch, the elite, negative, and nasty. This is my experience so far as an independent first-time voter.

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BJ, CA — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:45:27 GMT

Straight talk express from those that should be expressly in straight jackets..

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Tzalaran — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:49:36 GMT

this speech highlighted McCain's lack of judgement, temperment issues, and overall misunderstanding what the american people need now.

my way or the highway McCain will not lead this country to prosperity, because he has no plan, no ideas, and is filled with platitudes that his recent record doesn't support.

The republican's slander, lies, and lack of platform cements the democrats argument that a McCain term will be more of the same. lower taxes for the rich, no help for middle class. war against all who don't agree with the american viewpoint. ignorantly viewing american actions as always right hurts our world standing more than helps it.

you can't make me believe your words, when you have adopted the Rove campaign style and not given any clues as to a platform. the puppet always has a master.

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John, Prairie Village, KS — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:49:55 GMT

McBoring

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GO2, DC — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:50:48 GMT

Looking at the difference between the DNC and the RNC conventions is like comparing a water park with people clearly happy and excited to be there to a swimming pool in your neighbors backyard that doesn't even have a diving board.

The Republican base did not seemed amped last night for their "anointed" candidate. Palin got more energy out of the crowd than McSlowmo.

Go Republicans! McCain/Palin 08 "To infinity and beyond!"

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Michael — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:51:12 GMT

I'm not a big Fournier fan, but I think he its it right with this one:

"This conflict between smiles and swordsmanship undercuts his campfire-song message of a unified nation working together for change.”

The underlying message is divided, and the more Palin is highlighted (being the staunch conservative that she is), the harder it's goingt to be to sell McCain as a maverick centirst looking to bridge the gap between the parties. This will be especially interesting in the VP debates, when the VP selection is most expected to be on message. If she is on message with McCain on the unity theme, will that be spun as "Washington has changed her already, and she's not even there yet" or if the same split remains, does it become impossible for America to see what McCain-Palin is about, other than the vague concept of being "reliable Mavericks" (an oxymoron if I ever heard one)?

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Duane G, Jax, FL — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:52:03 GMT

character and trust is what got Bush re-elected in 2004 and it is not going to work this time. While trust is obviously an important thing, in this election, trust means nothing if the person you are trusting is going to do the exact same thing that we already know doesn't work. How many times do we as a country have to bang our heads into a wall before we all stop and say, ouch, that hurts, maybe I need to go around the wall.

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Lisa in CT — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:54:07 GMT

So McCain wants to end partisan politics and the politics of division?? Gee, did he listen to himself last night, or (even more so) did he listen to the speeches on Tuesday night. They were among the most divisive speeches I have ever heard.

So much for the straight talk express.

Same old cra_!

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Shannon Charlotte, NC — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:55:04 GMT

You need to stop citing the AP for stories. Ron Fournier is a GOP hack and his stories always portray the GOP in a positive light, no matter how bad they screw up. He even posts at Townhall.com.

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Brian M De — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:55:12 GMT

I lived in a box for 5 yr's. Ok John we get it.

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Houston — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:56:12 GMT

The AP’s Ron Fournier says McCain “preached bipartisanship and unity from a stage retooled to carry him out to the Republican faithful.
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This guy is McCain's "gofer: He'll gofer donuts with sprinkles to keep McCain happy. He also writes hit pieces on Obama and puff pieces on McCain, the latter being evidenced by his gusy comment above.

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Tork Roberts, Bemiji MN — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:56:52 GMT

The Wash Post and NYTs didn't like a Republican speech? Be still my heart, no one saw that coming.

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sbv creswell, oregon — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:58:36 GMT

first we need to remember, "john mccain does not speak for the campaign," and also, "this campaign is not about issues." these statements, from the mccain campaign's manager, rick davis, show john mccain is only the figurehead for the theocracy established by bush/palin. yes, there are two races: one for the secular needs of americans and america's future, and one for the religious dominance for america's future.

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KT/ CO — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:30 GMT

Why does McCain just get to totally copy the whole CHANGE Campaign? Its sad really. For being so against all of Obama's ideas, he sure likes that one.

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Ashamed of Republican White America in Seattle — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:40 GMT

The Dems believe that the election "will turn on bread and butter issues" and the Republicans it will be "questions of character and trust"

Of course the Repugnant ones will not debate the issues. They don't want to remind us that it was their party who got us into this mess. "Questions of character and trust" is the facade for the sub-conscious hope that there are enough racist, intolerant xenophobes who will never vote for a black man. The Repugs remind me of Hitler's Nazis, except that they wear white shirts instead of brown ones. They, like those Germans of WWII, think they have a direct line to Jesus.....remember Gott mit uns?

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Jake Maslow, NY — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:00:13 GMT

McCain is the man!

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Brian, Cedar Hill, TX — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:00:24 GMT

Most needed from the speech - an apology for 8 years of unaccountability and abuse of power and an apology for all the negative attacks, lies and misrepresentations his current campaign is commiting in concert with his mentor Bush.

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Kathy in Michigan, Obama-Biden 08 — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:00:50 GMT

McCain is full of hot air!!! Change???? Yes, there needs to be change alright and it needs to be a Democratic President in the White House. He has agreed with the Bush/Cheney/Rumsfeld Policies for almost the entire time and now he has figured out that there needs to be a change???? Well, you get no points from me for this late revelation!!! In one word: Judgement..... He didn't have it in the past six and a half years (after being in Washington for 26!). ZERO POINTS!!!

And by the way, at least be original....trying to steal the other sides slogan is pretty cheap.

This message is to Rick Davis:

THIS ELECTION IS ABSOLUTELY ABOUT ISSUES -- HOW MANY JOBS DID WE LOSE TODAY???? YOU BET YOUR YOU KNOW WHAT ITS ABOUT ISSUES AND THEY CANT PULL THE WOOL OVER OUR EYES ON THAT ONE!!

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Gerald V. Rush, Alexandria, Virginia — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:01:18 GMT

After just watching the biographies of John and Cindy MacCaine - how could anyone not vote Republican? Has there ever been a greater hero running for president? Has there ever been a more charitable wife? Having worked almost twenty years for Mother Teresa myself - they have my vote!
Dr. Gerald V. Rush, PhD
Alexandria, Virginia

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bezerk3 — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:51:19 GMT

Maybe I need to be the first to say this...and I do so with respect...but I really am sick of the prisoner of war story. I think it it has absolutely nothing to do with being a good President. It absolutely does not qualify you for the job, it has nothing relevant to say about what kind of President you will be. I respect the guy, it was a horrible thing to happen but ENOUGH. Start talking about specific policies, be specific, enough platitudes.

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Donna, Morrow, Ohio — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:55:49 GMT

Although I really do admire McCain for what he endured as a POW - his lack of understanding as to what "normal" Americans are going through now makes him a poor choice for President. He didn't start talking about alternative fuels until the Republicans noticed that Obama's idea was catching on. If he wanted to distance himself from the Republican party then why did he not run on an independent ticket. Chances are a candidate running on the Republican ticket agrees with the Republican point of view - and seeing as McCain admitted voting with Bush 90% of the time - I'd say his claim of being different is just smoke and mirrors.
I am baffled by women who supported Hillary Clinton who now support McCain. They obviously care little about the issues that Clinton believed in - if they knew anything about them at all. If they compare Palin's beliefs to Clinton's - how could they possible support Palin now? I just don't get it.

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Jeremy Katz, Kansas City, Kansas — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:08:58 GMT

I have just one questions for the Republicans. How come the party for small government is also the party that promotes maximal governmental interference in other people's personal lives. Its ironic of course that they now promote change in goverment seemingly oblivious to the fact that for 6 of the past 8 years they were the government. As George Bush - the uniter once so eleoquently mangled the phrase - fool me once, shame on you - fool me again shame on me. We won't be fooled again.