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To: kellynla
*** I have issues with McCain too but the American Conservative Union gives McCain an 82.3 lifetime ranking. ***

With all due respect, you know that ACU lifetime ranking is meaningless in McCain's case because of his longevity. Last year his rating was a 60. And after getting trounced by Dubya in 2000, the petulant, spoiled brat, McCain's 2001 rating was a 63.

One apology would be like a Baseball player. Including Hall of Fame players like Mr Cub Ernie Banks or .... Lou Gehrig.

Gerhrig's "Lifetime" batting average is .340, BUT in his last full year ('38) was .295 (big drop off)
And Mr Cub's "Lifetime" avg is .274, BUT in his last full year ('69) it was .253 and in '68 a lousy .246

But since they played a looooong time their lifetime avg's didn't suffer form the lousy years. ACU ratings are very very similar in that respect.

And I think you know that those ACU ratings are somewhat misleading even for an individual year as they're based on actual yea, nay votes. And then only on about 20 issues the ACU has a position on. No voice votes, back room deals like the Gang of 14 or backstabbing speeches McCain is infamous for are taken into account.

The ACU rating is just one tool. And just touting McCain's Lifetime rating is IMO a red herring.

17 posted on 05/04/2008 7:36:38 AM PDT by Condor51 (I have guns in my nightstand because a Cop won't fit)
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To: Condor51

The only thing more painful than having to vote for McCain is the constant utterings on this forum of people determined to elect Hillary or Obama.


20 posted on 05/04/2008 7:52:55 AM PDT by altura
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To: Condor51

“And just touting McCain’s Lifetime rating is IMO a red herring?”

So Obama’s & Clinton’s ACU of below 10 is what?

you people be sure and let me know who you’re gonna vote for come 11/4....
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22 posted on 05/04/2008 9:21:26 AM PDT by kellynla (Freedom of speech makes it easier to spot the idiots! Semper Fi!)
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To: Condor51
One apology would be

analogy ... (sorry could not resist)

27 posted on 05/04/2008 5:02:04 PM PDT by nwrep
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