McCain: Obama Speech Lacked Detail [but still "excellent"] [also talks about Palin]

CBS News - Political Hotsheet ^ | 2009-02-24 | Michelle Levi

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Despite the fact that he might have wished he had been the man who just finished his first address to a joint session of Congress as president, Sen. John McCain had kind words for President Obama's address this evening.

"The president gave a very effective speech," McCain told Katie Couric on CBSNews.com's presidential webcast following Mr. Obama’s address. "His delivery and the theme of the speech was excellent."

Still, McCain said, "now I would like to know how we are going to implement it."

"I don't know where Social Security was,” McCain said. “I don't know how you increase all of these programs and still cut spending to a point where you cut the deficit in half.”

Couric asked McCain if his former political rival "convinced him at all" to support his policies.

"He makes a compelling case that we need to work together and reform healthcare," the senator replied.

. . . . .

"I am proud of our campaign," McCain added.

Of his running mate Sarah Palin, McCain said: "I think she will continue to play a role in the Republican party and an important one." He said it was a little early to tell whether she will be the GOP nominee for president in 2012.

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[FlyingEagle]

Aargh. Worst Candidate Ever.

[cynwoody]

We should all be thankful to Senator McCain for his service to the country. It’s just that it should have ended decades ago.

[FlingWingFlyer]

I’m so sick of this guy.

[Fred]

Did Juan bother to take a brief moment to point out the prk barrel TRILLION DOLLAR LAW that Obambi just signed?

[DTogo]

Courtesy of ThePeoplesCube.com

[imahawk]

mcnutts is such a weenie tucking liberal.

[La Lydia]

Yes, he has definitely lost any claim to budget hawkery he might have had at one time. He does not know how to oppose.

[null and void]

*sigh* The nicest thing I can say is he could have been our carter.

[Las Vegas Ron]

McCain should have simply requested that someone point out a country in history that has ever taxed and spent its way into prosperity.

I's so easy, even a freakin cave man could do it but evidently our elected officials can't

I give up.

[imahawk]

Thats a pretty tall order but he would have risen to it.

[null and void]

Enthusiastically.

[unkus]

McCain can KMA.

[FlingWingFlyer]

Ditto

[imahawk]

LOLOLOLOLOLOL

[Uncle Miltie]

Comrade Juan McNuts is still alive?

Why?

[unkus]

No country has ever taxed it’s self into prosperity.

I’m preaching to the choir.

[Texas Eagle]

Worst Candidate Ever.

That's why the New York Times picked him for us.

[unkus]

That’s why the New York Times picked him for us.
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Yep.

[50mm]

His delivery and the theme of the speech was excellent.

Yeah, Hitler's speeches and delivery were excellent as well, huh McLame?

[bushwon]

This is why I have issues with McCain!!!!!!!!!!

[techno]

Instead we should be thankful to Senator McCain for giving us Sarah Palin.

[PhiKapMom]

It was a pleasure to remove my McCain bumperstrip from my SUV! Wish he would just sit down and shut-up and leave the scene!

[WOSG]

At least he voted against it.

[rabscuttle385]

At least he voted against it.

Which one? The bailout or Porkulus Maximus?

[euram]

I’m getting sick of hearing every republican fall all over themselves talking about how great 0bama is, and how historic he is. Even Jindal devoted the first few minutes of his speech to this kind of crap. For me, that ruined his entire speech.

[DemforBush]

I never thought I’d see a candidate that would make me think of the Dole 96 campaign with fondness until McCain.

Mission accomplished, Senator.

[Jimmy Valentine]

If Johnnie McInsane has become President, it would have been the death knell of theRepublican Party.

Without him, we havea good chance at a strong comeback against Zero. With him, no damned chance.

His wife would be a much better President.

[LearsFool]

"The president gave a very effective speech," McCain told Katie Couric

Translation:

"He said pretty much everything I was thinking. It's like he reached across the aisle^TM and read my mind!"

[TADSLOS]

You ain’t seen nothin’ yet. Wait ‘til illegal alien amnesty rolls in hot again.

[Just mythoughts]

McCain is a camera hog. And his history is he will do whatever it takes to keep himself in front of one. I wish he would take a permanent seat on Hissy Matthews lap and they can spit at each other in front of their idol. (A camera)

[SMM48]

He is running for re-election in AZ. He is in stealth campaign mode right now. This time, his re-election will not be a cake walk. He needs to be put out to pasture. Hopefully, he will be defeated in the primary.

[rightinthemiddle]

Say it over an over for the next four years:

The Media chose our “candidate” in ‘08.

[unkus]

Say it over an over for the next four years:

The Media chose our “candidate” in ‘08.
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Yes, and they should answer to God Almighty for that.