"72 year old man" SC DEM CHAIR just makes age gaffe on Sheppard Smith on Fox News. (Vanity)

http://www.foxnews.com ^ | September 10, 2008 | Mael

[Maelstorm]

The SC DEM Chairman just referred to John McCain as a "72 year old man" in his criticism of him while trying to defend the abortion comment by a prominent Democrat chairwoman in South Carolina.

[Maelstorm]

Interesting gaffe. I think personally that it is serious. What does attacking John McCain's age have to do with anything?

[rhombus]

I just saw that. I think it was intention.

[Always Right]

Old people vote, and in much larger numbers than the yutes.

[realcleanguy]

And the meltdown continues

[ari-freedom]

especially in south carolina

[darkwing104]

I saw that interview also...My opinion of this hack will get me banned from the FR.

[Jim Robinson]

McCain will not allow his opponent’s youth and inexperience be a factor in this election.

[driftdiver]

Heck the RNC doesn’t need any more money. The Dems are the best RNC campaigners there are.

DNC and Obama’s Hopes are going down in flames.

[pollyg107]

Carol Fowler again?

[Petronski]

Is he not a “72 year old man?”

[davetex]

You got that right.

[don-o]

The chairwoman already apologized and this tool is defending her?

Goof grief. This is pathetic. I almost feel sorry for them

[cantfindagoodscreenname]

Is he not a “72 year old man?”

Yeah, I can't figure out what the problem is. How old is McCain? The link didn't take me to a story that explained what's going on.

[pwatson]

I saw it also, he was saying yes she said that “but pay no attention to the man behind the curtain” the great OZZ Obama is what we need to pay attention to.

[Need4Truth]

Obama/dims want to paint McCain as having one foot in the grave. (not my idea, heard it on Rush)

[Bushbacker1]

Just saw that. Definitely a age jab!

[scooby321]

He fumbled through his talking points. Its hard to find a educated democrat in South Carolina.

Don Fowler prays for a hurricane to hit New Orleans.

Now his wife

They need to import new leaders from Georgia or North Carolina.

[Petronski]

Is he not a “72 year old man?”

[peggybac]

My father worked until the day he died, at age 84, even though he didn’t have to. Towards his later years he began writing books on aviation that were quite successful and was on a rewrite when he passed. (Sorry, he’s my daddy and I have to brag. I miss him A LOT.)

[Political Junkie Too]

And he didn't add that his 96-year-old mother still bosses him around?

-PJ

[JennysCool]

As I recall, he IS 72. What’s the problem with that?

[fetal heart beats by 21st day]

Prolife South Carolina.

[Bushbacker1]

It isn't what he said, but how he said it! It was an insulting and nasty tone!

[stylin19a]

Need to make sure this gets replayed in Florida

[Red in Blue PA]

LOL!

He may figure it out tomorrow morning at breakfast.

[TruthWillWin]

What does attacking John McCain's age have to do with anything?

It's one of the Dems talking points. Jay Leno also does it every night. Letterman probably does it also however I never watch him.

[DRey]

While rude, what exactly is the rub? It’s neither racist nor sexist. Just rude. McCain is, in fact, 72 years old, isn’t he? I think complaining about this makes us look like snivelers. We won the sexist pig argument. Osama looks like the loser he is. He lost an entire day denying his obvious intent and we gained more women voters, and probably some men who realized just how weak Zero really is. Let’s not go over the top and lose our credibility. We’re 100% right now.

[PalmettoMason]

Its hard to find a educated democrat in South Carolina.

Yeah, we are SO PROUD of our politicians here in the Palmetto State. /s But it's not just our Democrats. We still have Lindsay Graham, too.

[txzman]

Shephard Smith - a gay closet liberal news anchor who wears too much makeup.

Anyone notice he seems to jump to Obama’s defence lately - raisin his voice with comments for their side? The guy creeps me out - I have watched his ‘transformation’ with amusement.

[cantfindagoodscreenname]

Thanks. There was no way to tell from the post and the link didn’t go anywhere.

[darkwing104]

I am beginning to believe that these jabs are meant to divert attention from Obama's lipstick comment...

[Petronski]

Sorry guy, I did not mean to post my question twice.

[BallyBill]

Jeez, enough with the Gotcha Gaffe Mode everyone is in.

[DataDink]

He did sound condensending with the 72 year old man (emphasis on old man).

I like how Shep got the final blow. First, he started looking upwards - like he was looking for a bird or something. Then as they were cutting away, Shep says “Yeah, lipstick and pigs.” Classic. Way to go Shep.

[NoobRep]

That guy was a real “Dick” head. He acted like some loony loser they just pulled off the Daily Kos.

[Wings-n-Wind]

Old people vote, and in much larger numbers than the yutes.

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BINGO!

[mfccinsd]

I think it was as well.

And once Shep called him on it, he certainly didn’t back down...and then he (the guy) went on to say it multiple times in his ending “thoughts.”

[ari-freedom]

Exactly, we made our point but Sarah is a big girl and can take care of herself.

[tapatio]

Shephard Smith - a gay closet liberal news anchor who wears too much makeup. Anyone notice he seems to jump to Obama’s defence lately - raisin his voice with comments for their side? The guy creeps me out - I have watched his ‘transformation’ with amusement.

In this case Shephard asked the guy if that was a jab at McCain's age.

[xDGx]

Pix of her own wrinkled hubby in this thread:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2079270/posts

[don-o]

Someone tinkle in your Cheerios, bub?

[Textide]

It’s politics. McCain can quickly, “not join his opponent in making age an issue in this campaign. He will not fault his opponent’s youth and lack of experience during the debates” a la Reagan.

[Hildy]

This is ridiculous..JOHN MCCAIN IS 72 YEARS OLD. Why is this considered an insult. Some may think it’s a plus. ENOUGH OF THIS.

[republicangel]

And he said like 10 times. Shep even started poking fun at him because he knew what he was doing.

[RichInOC]

Mrs. Fowler, if you people keep this up, Senator McCain’s going to tell his mom on you.

[DaGman]

"The SC DEM Chairman just referred to John McCain as a "72 year old man""

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This is getting absolutely mindnumbingly ridiculous. Is there any intelligence left anywhere? Republican or Democrat?

[RichInOC]

Okay, Mr. and Mrs. Fowler. Can we get one of you to stop being an idiot for a while? This is starting to get confusing.

[rhombus]

Yup, the “old man” attacks are coming.

[IllumiNaughtyByNature]

Need to make sure this gets replayed in Florida

BUMP THAT!!

[mpackard]

Brag away, it’s been 11 years since I lost mine (at the sickeningly young age of 57) and I miss mine every day.