McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Jimmy Nelson, Grander, NE — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:23:44 GMT

The only strategy the GOP needs is to keep putting Obama's nutty ideas on TV 24/7 for 8 weeks starting in September. That, and get Jimmy Carter on the tube as much as possbile. This one is going to be a landslide, for McCain.

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

CP — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:24:16 GMT

Has anyone else noticed that McCain is suddenly making headlines here, and elsewhere....a LOT more than he has been? Also, I'm seeing more Obama v. McCain type stories showing up in the media. I don't know... I'm probably reading too much into this sudden showing of McCain in the headlines, but it seems to me that the media is starting to focus on the GE -- Obama v. McCain.

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Lisa, CT — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:25:04 GMT

This is always a popularity contest. The reason we won't have a female president is because it's still a society with majority of self hating, low self-esteem women - who's judging Hillary by "I don't like the way she smile" "I don't trust her"(with no substantiating reasoning) "she's too tough, negative, blah..." as if they're talking about the American Idol. She's being judged by the superficial reasons and not her experience, contribution, and vision. Rather, they have the dreamy fantasy on a good looking, well-spoken young man, who can give them "hope." This is not voting for a princess or prince, honey, this is not romance novel. It's real life. The family of 5 cannot eat hope at their dining table, and hope cannot pay their insurance bill. The real hope is someone with ability and experience to fix all the mess.

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Ron, TX — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:26:13 GMT

Hillary lies again.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ionFwC1UUUw

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Jamil - Dearborn, MI — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:27:04 GMT

Yup, this is a great strategy for McCain - bring in Guiliani and Romney's campaign managers to employ the same strategy Hillary has been trying to employ. The Guiliani and Romney campaigns failed miserably and Hillary's strategy hasn't been working at all. Hopefully, all 3 combined will deliver McCain the same exact results they delivered to their predecessor - COMPLETE AND UTTER FAILURE!!!!

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Tersea K., Sarasota FL — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:27:09 GMT

Good. Very good. McCain is running a solid national campaign while Hillary and Obama look like children picking on each other in grade school. Lots of Democrats in my state are jumping to McCain. This one won't even be close, at least not in Florida.

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Natalie, PA — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:27:12 GMT

I don't get it. If we made this campaign all about record and the changes that would be made in Washington and not about the past and associations of the candidates then wouldn't Hillary Clinton be the nominee? I think it would be great to base a candidates ability to be President on their record and experience, but we all know thats not how it works! Obama should be glad thats not how it works! Obama not only lies about who he has associated himself with, but his whole campaign is one big lie. He continues to say he will work with both sides to get things done and that he didn't vote for the war so he has better judgment...WELL... Hillary already does work with the republicans in the senate. She works and passes legislation with people that made her life a living hell...people that once said Hillary Clinton should be struck by lightening. I don't believe Barack Obama has ever passed legislation with someone that wishes he was struck by lightening. Why doesn't the media talk about this...OH WAIT ITS BECAUSE ITS NOT ABOUT RECORD AND EXPERIECE IT IS ABOUT PAST RELATIONSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS. IF OBAMA CANT DEAL WITH 45 MINUTES OF THIS THEN HE IS SCREWED IN THE GENERAL AND IF HE BECOMES PRESIDENT. HILLARY HAS GONE THROUGH THIS FOR 17 YEARS and DURING THIS CAMPAIGN FOR 15 MONTHS FROM THE MEDIA! THEY SAY SHE WAS PICKED ON MORE BECAUSE SHE WAS THE FRONT RUNNER...WELL GUESS WHAT BARACK OBAMA IS THE FRONT RUNNER SO SUCK IT UP!!!! Oh yah and Barack Obama wasn't in the senate to vote! This guy that can't deal with 45 minutes of criticism without people crying is the same guy that wants to meet with horrible world leaders without and preconditions! SPARE ME!!

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Jeff, Indiana — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:27:35 GMT

Beef it up baby! Get the machine well oiled and fine tuned before Novemeber. Way to go. Key preparation - one sid ereason we need McCain as the next President if Hillary doesn't get the Dem nomination.

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Jacob, FL — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:27:53 GMT

Don’t you love it how Obama tried to weasel out of the Ayers question.

He said he was 8 when Ayers did bombings in New York; Obama, you nit-wit, the point is that you were 30-something when you worked for him at the Woods Project. That you as an adult made the decision to work for a unrepentant terrorist and are still "friendly" with him is a disgrace for a candidate for POTUS!

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Pat Huntington NY — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:28:53 GMT

And in other news, McCain appoints Mr. Wipple as his Depends Adult Diapers Manager.

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Stacy Johnson — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:29:22 GMT

A Moderate vs. an extreme liberal. That may work for Obama in California, and the Northeast, but it won't work anywhere else.

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

bill, okla — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:30:18 GMT

Yes, John McCain is the same age as Reagan was when entering his second term...and all I remember of Reagan was his wife Nancy, possibly via her astrologer, whispering answers in the old mans ear.

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

twocanpete — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:30:30 GMT

http://twocanpete.blogspot.com/
No lobbyist left behind!
Come to my blog to see what Rep. from Alaska has been up to.

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Steve B NewYork — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:31:17 GMT

I guess they know that the OBAMA TRAIN featuring The OBAMA NATION and the OBAMABOTS and OBAMACANS are on the way to the white house !

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Common Sense, Austin, TX — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:31:19 GMT

For all those bloggers who passed 4th grade arithmetic, it's Obama v. McCain. Period. We've seen this movie before, Kennedy v. Nixon, 1960 (hint: McCain's not Kennedy). Just like in that contest, it will be over after 1 debate.

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Tulley Haberson, Brookside PA — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:31:20 GMT

Godspeed, John McCain! Godspeed!

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Brendan D, Niles, IL — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:31:53 GMT

Matt Scully? Really? I mean, really??

(Those of you who know who Matt Scully is know exactly what I mean).

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Truth for Our Times — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:32:55 GMT

Stants 3, and four are goig to appear to be weakness...but watchout for the switch-a-roo
The GOP plays no hand in the open...They'll mimick Obama to draft back frustrated Rep's (liars)...then wait for back door to open....McShame nonqualities stem from frustration...facts are his downfall...age is a handicap but not a weakness as far as old Reaganites...But Reagan had the best cabinet..
And Reagan knew when to fold a go home... two keys to follow..and McShame is a hot head...

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Paul Genocatre, Kelly, SC — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:33:43 GMT

The generic Democrat is beating the generic Republican in the polls. As soon you plug in Obama/Clinton against John McCain though, that lead disappears, and in fact McCain is ahead. Obama and Clinton are worse then the "generic Democrat".

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Nobama — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:34:27 GMT

be careful when naming these people working for Mccain.Obamapods will track them down with teeth gnashing

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Robert Hussien Harris, Buckeye, AZ — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:34:30 GMT

Probably because he's getting more and more money. Maybe if the PRESS would actually shine some light on the man's antics I've no doubt he'd be pulling in less money. I understand that, with the Dems still duking it out (even though Hilary is a dead-candidate-walking) it's more interesting to follow them then it is to follow McWar around, but seriously guys it's time to toss a little of the media scrutiny on the right. Ya think?

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Reagan/Clinton Democrat — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:35:34 GMT

I like McCain's GE Strategy.

Ready to vote for McCain in Nov.

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

tina lostly, utah — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:35:36 GMT

It's news to Obama that he actually has to have policies attached to his "Change, Change, Change" campaign. So, Obama, what exactly are you changing, and how exactly are you going to change it?

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Stewart, Bethesda, MD — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:37:12 GMT

LETS REPORT THESE NEW NUMBERS FROM RASMUSSEN WHICH SHOW OBAMA NEGATIVES GOING UP.
McCain is viewed favorably by 56% and unfavorably by 41%. Obama’s ratings are 47% favorable and 51% unfavorable. For Clinton, those numbers are 43% favorable, 55% unfavorable and in this same poll 68% say would vote for obama if he's up against Mccain while 71% said they would voye for Hillary if she's up against Mccain.

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Mark, Iowa — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:38:11 GMT

Obama was stunned to hear during the debate that when capital gains taxes were lowered, that revenues increased. He (Obama) went on to stutter something about "fairness" regarding the tax. Obama is a typical liberal that uses the tax policy to punish people that succeed rather then finance the government. Obama hasn't a clue about the economy.

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Brian M. De. — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:43:38 GMT

I saw where so idiot proposed that if Silly Hilly steals the nomination from Obama. That we as African Americans should vote for John McBush. That is dumber than dumb.I think McBush is an honorable man but I dont want him or Silly Hilly comitting us to any new wars before we handle the first ones. I also think that the Dem ad against McBUsh linking him to BUsh Jr. was great. The best part was the man hug between them. I also must say that anyone that thinks McBush is a modest man. You are drinking somebodys bath water as well.Also if you look at the Idiots that surround and warm up the crowd at a McBush rally , it is perfectly clear to me that John McBush doesn't want my vote.When you look at the fact and I am not saying he does not deserve it but on his Naval retirement alone he makes more than a lot of people .Not including all of the Bucks his wife has.8 houses wow as we always say (We All Aint Able) vote for John McBush man you are lost. Heck he is still throwing vets under the bus with the new GI bill you think he is gonna help you . Vote for John McSame.

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

is too OLD, MO — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:43:42 GMT

McMegaOld

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Carol, Long Valley NJ — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:44:33 GMT

The Republican talking point are age? money and 100 years against Obama? Why not make it completely spurious and include, flag pins, a pastor, and a former Vietnam War protestor. geesh.

God help this country, we'll need all his blessings to escape from the silly season of politics.

Vote with your head, vote for the economy, vote for jobs.

Vote Democratic 2008 -- don't let the corporations and their Republican stooges win again.

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

donna, pgh., pa. — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:45:17 GMT

Jerry/corpus christi texas,

I have read post after post from you tearing down the democratic nominee hopefuls. You claim McCain victory over them before any contest. You never put forth any qualities your candidate possesses that qualifies him to be our next President. You just 'typically' trash the dem competiton with feeble, weak, stale, one dimensional, and standardized repub vomit.

Come November, your underachieving party will have their feet held to the fire as per the Nation's desperate decline, on all fronts. The repub slight of hand, 'er, swift boat distraction, will not be able to make the people forget who led us to where we are with the war, and the economy, etc. Your time is past. You waste breath with your threats. The electorate will cast their vote with regard to their empty gas tanks, emptier refrigerators, and the fact that bird flu is on it's way, and we don't have health care.

Obama '08

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Betsy, Logan Texas — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:46:07 GMT

I like John McCain. He's elite without being an elitist. Unlike Obama, who's an elitist without being elite.

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Proud of my Country all my life — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:48:37 GMT

The more I hear about McCain, the more I like the man. I had great admiration for his service work already but he is a bit gentler than Bush and he thinks on his own and not on party terms, which I think is going to benefit him in November. He will be a great president of Change - I definatle y can trust him.

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Doug P, Renton, WA — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:49:48 GMT

McCain is tapping the under-whelming strategic brilliance of Guiliani campaign manager & strategist Chris DuHaime? Pure genius...

not!

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:51:31 GMT

Obama is the recipient of the voluntary financial support of a popular movement amounting to a parallel public funding source.
As a member of that movement I call upon Senator Obama take advantage of the best funding source.
As a member of that movement I absolve him...no, I demand that he rescind any promise that would put him at a disadvantage in this election.
I demand that he use all of the resources that this movement of people are providing to take this movement forward.
I demand that the GOP be defeated in 2008. Defeated soundly for the debacle of the past seven years.
I demand that he provide as large of coat tails as he can to insure that obstructionist Republicans are chased from congress and that Joe Lieberman be asked to caucus with the party that he actually belongs to.

Yes We Will!

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Loretta Grebick, Cheynne, WY — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:52:26 GMT

New campaign manager for Obama? Bill Maher.

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No more republicans — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:54:41 GMT

I do hereby call for impeachment proceedings on George W.Bush, Dick Chenney, John McCain and the entire GOP for the high crimes of Neglect, Abuse and Abandonment of the American people.

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No more republicans — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:55:31 GMT

I do hereby call for impeachment proceedings on George W.Bush, Dick Chenney, John McCain and the entire GOP for the high crimes of Neglect, Abuse and Abandonment of the American people.

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Old Spice — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:56:27 GMT

Obama has that Deer in the Headlights look when he goes up a weak candidate like Hillary. Wait until the Republicans get a hold of this guy, it's not going to be pretty for Obama.

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Keith Glegg, Ontario, Canada — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:59:35 GMT

Of course Senator McCain should carry out whatever organizational improvements he can afford, to give himself the best possible chance of winning. Having "come back from the dead" almost like Lazarus, who knows what he might do next? But more in the general interest than just his own, he should go off to some place like the Mayo Clinic and have it confirmed that he has no evidence of Alzheimer's or some related dementia. In his age range, the rate of occurence of Alzheimer's is about 1 in 100 (one percent), so it's certainly not negligible. This is not partisan politics, it's simply a fact that he owes this assurance to the American people (at least), as well as to HIMSELF.

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

thevaneljournal.com — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:01:33 GMT

http://www.thevaneljournal.com

It will be interesting to see how this decentralized approach would work. U could see the SE saying one thing while NE is saying another and the MW silent.

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Judgement Prevails — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:03:46 GMT

THis is scam the GOP never opens it's books....
Remember Tricky Dick...and Reagan....secrets are their blessings...or how about Cheney-Bush...Open markets like open campaigns are for the suckers....
Trusting these guys is like giving a blank check to a used car sells man.....fill in blanks ..so they can real bullets....
Wouldn't believe this crap from the getgo

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twocanpete — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:06:28 GMT

http://twocanpete.blogspot.com/
The FEC can't investigate McCain but they can threaten our right to blog! Come to my site to learn more about HR5699.

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Trixie Dupont — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:07:34 GMT

Jimmy Carter back home yet?

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Ron Jeffers, Arizona Independent — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:10:01 GMT

Perhaps somebody on McCain's staff can teach him Economics 101 and inform him that these are real people dying in Iraq, not pieces on a chessboard.

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Kim M--AZ — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:12:36 GMT

As soon as Obama closes the door on Hillary, remember
these words:"Let the games begin!"

One more thing, Barack Obama is not John Kerry. Also,please remember Bush only squeeked the win after
Ohio released thier overall vote count.

Obama '08

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David Kolva, MD Oswego/Syracuse, NY — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:15:18 GMT

John McCain as the "Change" candidate? He looks like the old guys in Florida SEARCHING for CHANGE with their beach metal-detectors.

The only thing McCain has changed is wives.

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Peter, New Hampshire — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:27:03 GMT

Sounds like a winning strategy to me!

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

Robert N Pasadena — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:42:51 GMT

Looks like the McCain campaign is writing off Hawaii!

McCain camp expands, discusses strategy

M Wells San Diego — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:18:40 GMT

Why is everyone who supports Sen Obama so contemptuous of those who hold a different opinion? Sen Obama has made a career of clearing the field of opponents (except when he lost to Bobby Rush). Sounds as if his supporters would like to do see the same thing happen in this race. Having beat up on HRC for months, primarily because of her personal attributes or her husband's past behavior, I suppose we are now going to be treated to months of the same type of ad hominem attacks on Sen McCain. This from the people who claim they want to talk about issues.
Perhaps Sen McCain should quit now so we can proclaim "The One" as President by acclamation.