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To: Califreak

You all know how hard I worked for Duncan Hunter. January 19 is a day that knocked the wind out of me.

But reality is that John McCain is now the Republican candidate, and once again we conservatives are forced to vote for someone we have grave reservations about.

Here is what was written on another forum recently, which may bear repeating here:

“Conservatives Coming Together For McCain: Why?

Recent polling indicates that the GOP is uniting behind our nominee, John McCain, that’s the good news.

Why are conservatives coming home? First and foremost are the key issues. McCain can be trusted on national security given his background, experience and judgment, especially compared to the Democratic options.

Second, McCain has been reliable in judicial appointments and has made clear he will appoint “judges who ... faithfully apply the law as written...”

Third, McCain has a good pro-life record, except for stem cell funding.

Fourth, McCain is tough on earmarks and runaway federal spending.

Fifth, McCain will appoint more competent cabinet members to set policy than the Democrats.

Sixth, McCain understands the power of tax cuts and pro-business tax reform.

Seventh, McCain has good ideas on energy relief and policy. He believes we should stop filling the U.S. petroleum reserve, which leading oil economists blame for much of the recent price run-up by aiding speculation. He has more good ideas in this area, but this is a good start.
Contrast these ideas with what Hillary and Obama have in mind for us.”

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would be saying a good word for John McCain. But there you are.


37 posted on 05/01/2008 2:54:03 PM PDT by Paperdoll ( on the cutting edge.)
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To: Paperdoll

I wouldn’t say we are coming home.

It’s more like we have a really bad case of Obamaphobia.

That’s about the only thing I can say in defense of McCain at this point.

I still don’t know what I’m going to do. If it’s close enough in our state, I suppose I might have to do it, but I don’t have to like it.

I will never believe we are uniting behind Juan.

We are uniting against the other side, but party has nothing to do with it.

We are stuck with the only game in town.


41 posted on 05/01/2008 4:54:20 PM PDT by Califreak (Hangin' with Hunter-under the bus "Dread and Circuses")
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To: Paperdoll

BTW, Paperdoll, it’s good to see you back!

I kind of went into a funk in January myself!


42 posted on 05/01/2008 4:55:28 PM PDT by Califreak (Hangin' with Hunter-under the bus "Dread and Circuses")
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