McCain defends his Republicanism

Daniel, NY — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:18:21 GMT

This is going to be THE big issue come Florida. Is McCain perceived as not conservative enough. The evidence from polls right now is that he will not. Whether he leads or trails in a poll, John McCain is stuck in a 23% to 26% range, whereas Romney is getting as high as 30% in some surveys. McCain cannot win with that small a plurality now that the race is down from a five-person race to a three-and-a-half person contest. Check the latest polls and this issue of range here: http://www.campaigndiaries.com/2008/01/in-last-ditch-to-stop-front-runner-gop.html

McCain defends his Republicanism

Treena, NJ — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:21:01 GMT

Give me a break, he is proud of being a conservative? He is proud of being a Bush apologist and cheerleader? He is proud of not holding the Bush administration accountable for their proven lies? He is proud of supporting an unjustifiable war? And Lindsey Graham, give me a break... A commander in chief in a time of war??? So we forget everything else except the war in Iraq? These republicans are pathetic.

McCain defends his Republicanism

Jerry D., Boca Raton,Fl...Boca DelVista Phase II — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:31:26 GMT

It's the "same old" Republican song and dance. The Republican Party is over.

McCain defends his Republicanism

bc Indiana — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:33:22 GMT

McCain better be up to speed on his tactics. His military career occurred in a time when 3rd generation warfare of conventional army to army warfare was in vogue.

The game has changed to 4th generation warfare which is fundamentally diferent and rooted in counter terrorism logistics and tactics.

McCain needs to be very careful or he's going to start sounding like an old warrior who doesn't realize the game has changed.

McCain defends his Republicanism

DAVID ANDERS , PHARR, TX.D — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:46:29 GMT

WE ARE ABOUT TO GET FOOLED INTO AMMESTY===AND LOSE THIS COUNTRY BY MC CAIN=====HUCKABEE TOOK A PLEDGE TO DEPORT ALL ILLEGALS WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT

McCain defends his Republicanism

Jeff B, West Plam Beach, FL — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:54:12 GMT

John McCain is as republican as Ted Kennedy. I am at a loss as to how anyone who considers themself a conservative can vote for McCain.

- McCain-Feingold 1st ammendment violation bill
- McCain-Kennedy amnesty plan bill

The list goes on and on.

Ron Paul is the ONLY candidate who reaches across party lines. I've never seen a candidate that unites liberals and conservatives as he does.

McCain defends his Republicanism

JohnnyU, WA State — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:54:42 GMT

McCain said: "I am a proud conservative in the Ronald Reagan tradition".....John's already showing signs of senility...Reagan-omics has all but destroyed this once great nation. Now its great wealth for a few, no manufacturiong jobs in THIS country. They're gonna throw us a $600 bone. It doesn't FIX what's WRONG. What Ronald Reagan's "conservative" economics started, fueled by Clinton signing NAFTA, and brought to the brink by the biggest idiot of them all: George W Bush. We need REAL CHANGE. FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE. I believe Barack Obama will be the vehicle by which we can begin to right the profound wrong that started with Reagan.

McCain defends his Republicanism

Susan , MASS — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:58:23 GMT

Conservative???ha ha
In his record? Amnesty for illegals. Need I say more??
McCain runs with the likes of Kennedy and Lieberman..real conservatives I'd say!
Romney is a true conservative, it IS in his record.

McCain defends his Republicanism

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:09:34 GMT

I don't think that his conservatism extends to either Teddy Roosevelt or to Abraham Lincoln. Ronald Reagan should be his model. The other two were a part of the Republican party, but I don't think that they would really endorse McCain (or any one else running as a Republican).