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McCain faces doubts among Republican conservatives
AFP on Yahoo ^ | 5/11/08 | Charlotte Raab

Posted on 05/11/2008 4:13:06 PM PDT by NormsRevenge

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To: infantrywhooah

Never send me a filthy FReepmail again. At least have the guts to post your slime in an open forum for all to see!


81 posted on 05/11/2008 5:34:49 PM PDT by dforest (I had almost forgotten that McCain is the nominee. Too bad I was reminded.)
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To: Man50D
The alternative to McCain is conservatism.

Ageed 100%! But, since the liberal media picked our guy for us, we really have no other choice. I'll hold my nose and vote for him and hope for the best. The alternative (democrat) scares the bejeebers out of me.

82 posted on 05/11/2008 5:43:36 PM PDT by Road Warrior ‘04 (Kill 'em til they're dead, then kill 'em again!)
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To: Corin Stormhands

Doubt seems to imply that there is a chance for McDole to change minds. I’m searching for a proper word to describe what he is facing with the sizable group that will not vote for him and cannot have their minds changed.


83 posted on 05/11/2008 5:51:26 PM PDT by Ingtar (Haley Barbour 2012, Because he has experience in Disaster Recovery. - ejonesie22)
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To: KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle

Yep, that he is.

But remember - incrementalism is A-OK!


84 posted on 05/11/2008 5:54:27 PM PDT by JoJo Gunn (Help control the McCainiac population. Have them spayed or neutered.)
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To: infantrywhooah
All we can do is keep a democrat out of the White House.

Since you're an aspiring Freeper debutante, I'll let you in on a secret known only to a certain select few here:

There are three Democraps in the race. Count 'em!  

85 posted on 05/11/2008 5:59:13 PM PDT by JoJo Gunn (Help control the McCainiac population. Have them spayed or neutered.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I believe that McCain is as much a ‘Rat as the other two, that’s why I cannot vote for him. Because he “changed” in 1998, I will not look at his history before that. Since then, he has gone out of his way to side with the enemies of this country and with the enemies of Conservatives. No, thank you.


86 posted on 05/11/2008 5:59:41 PM PDT by Ingtar (Haley Barbour 2012, Because he has experience in Disaster Recovery. - ejonesie22)
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To: Man50D

I’m not about to defend McCain, but I still contend he’s not a socialist. And as far as I can tell, he never considered joining the Democrats or becoming Kerry’s running mate either.

Having said that, promoting a strong national defense, limited government, spending reform and pro-life issues has marked one as a right leaning Republican. The fact McCain has joined forces with liberals on several critical issues, doesn’t help his chances of getting enough of the conservative voters -— mine included -— to elect him POTUS. Nonetheless, he will garner most conservative votes come election day.

The fact that the GOP has moved leftward in recent years is not lost on this conservative. You still have to use the intellect that God gave you to make a rational decision.

Reactionary absolutism and fringe extremism employed to rail against reality, serves no good purpose.


87 posted on 05/11/2008 6:00:49 PM PDT by Reagan Man (McCain Wants My Conservative Vote --- EARN IT or NO DEAL !!!)
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To: NormsRevenge
"I wouldn't drill in ANWAR anymore than I would drill in the Grand Canyon."

This is the most disingenuous, phony, EnviroNut, comment this A-Hole, RINO, could have made.

If I had any doubts before (which I have been wavering) THAT STATEMENT DID IT FOR ME.

Sorry, all, after voting since 1964, (including twice for that other F'N RINO we have presently in the White House) I just can't take it anymore.

I am convinced that McPain thinks he will get the majority of the conservative vote simply to keep the Beast and B.O. from winning.

If he wins, ok, but it won't be with my vote and I could care less if Hitelry or Hussein gets elected

NO MORE RINO!!!!!

88 posted on 05/11/2008 6:01:48 PM PDT by Conservative Vermont Vet ((One of ONLY 37 Conservatives in the People's Republic of Vermont. Socialists and Progressives All))
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To: crazydad
...this country will not survive a Obama presidency...

What makes you think it will survive a McCain presidency any better?

89 posted on 05/11/2008 6:02:30 PM PDT by Ingtar (Haley Barbour 2012, Because he has experience in Disaster Recovery. - ejonesie22)
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To: NormsRevenge

Gee, I cannot imagine why. Surrender to the Left with the same demagogary about Energy Policy we have been hearing out of DC since 1978!

Yo John, if you are going to be Dem Lite we may as well have Obama so the Dems get the blame for this disaster waiting to happen in Energy Policy


90 posted on 05/11/2008 6:02:45 PM PDT by MNJohnnie (http://www.iraqvetsforcongress.com ---- Get involved, make a difference.)
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To: JoJo Gunn

Fake.


91 posted on 05/11/2008 6:03:52 PM PDT by Atlas Sneezed (Guns donÂ’t kill people, criminals and the governments that create them do.)
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To: Kakaze; NormsRevenge
He focused this week on winning their backing, delivering a major speech on legal issues and promising to nominate conservative justices to any possible new Supreme Court vacancies.

And while he only promised to nominate conservative justice for the Supreme Court, he said nothing about actively working to secure their confirmations, and remained silent about nominating any conservatives to the lower courts. Anyone with half a brain knows MacCain's word is worth little more than warm spit, and true to form, he'll do what he's done his entire political career, "F" over the nation's conservatives.

92 posted on 05/11/2008 6:04:06 PM PDT by E. Cartman (Ronald Reagan's single biggest mistake: Picking Poppy Bush to be his veep.)
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To: indylindy; Man50D; Grunthor

Re: infantrywhooah

“This account has been banned or suspended.


Okay “


93 posted on 05/11/2008 6:04:41 PM PDT by dynachrome ("Socialism is the feudalism of the future.")
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To: Jacquerie
In 1992, high minded, noble folks like yourself vote for Perot which gave us eight years of clintonism followed The Beat. Congrats.

Perot's election wouldn't have been possible without the dim-witted Poppy Bush. (Like father like son?) If the party's only selling sh_t sandwiches, they shouldn't be surprised that they have no takers.

94 posted on 05/11/2008 6:06:27 PM PDT by E. Cartman (Ronald Reagan's single biggest mistake: Picking Poppy Bush to be his veep.)
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To: dynachrome; Grunthor

I believe he went on a unplanned spring break.


95 posted on 05/11/2008 6:07:34 PM PDT by dforest (I had almost forgotten that McCain is the nominee. Too bad I was reminded.)
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To: indylindy
The jackass poster formerly known as "infantrywhooah" has been suspended/banned.

Real shame...

96 posted on 05/11/2008 6:09:18 PM PDT by Czar ( StillFedUptotheTeeth@Washington)
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To: Czar

I know, It is easy to get heated here. Thats when personal self control kicks in.

I guess he is off getting some self control.


97 posted on 05/11/2008 6:10:33 PM PDT by dforest (I had almost forgotten that McCain is the nominee. Too bad I was reminded.)
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To: Grunthor
God if only Hunter had been better known....

Which is precisely why MacCain's friends at the MSM weren't about to give him coverage.

98 posted on 05/11/2008 6:10:44 PM PDT by E. Cartman (Ronald Reagan's single biggest mistake: Picking Poppy Bush to be his veep.)
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To: NormsRevenge
There are policy differences. The biggest one Senator McCain faces is the illegal Mexican issue. This is an emotional, rather than a rational, issue and will be solved after the election regardless of who the President is.

It is true the "real" conservatives can defeat Senator McCain. But to date they can't elect anyone either.

I would rather have someone who has a mind of his or her own and who disagrees with me, than a person who simply panders to what I or others believe.

My biggest worry about Senator McCain was summed up by Brit Hume today. Brit noted that McCain claims he is putting off discussing Wright and other issues and anticipates his age won't be an issue as well. As Brit noted, this is what a presidential campaign is about--attitudes and feelings about the candidate.

Somehow even reasonably intelligent people have become victims of "political correctness." There is such a thing as vulgarity and rudeness but putting certain aspects of a person's temperament or history off limits is not included as vulgar or rude.

People who have a sufficient will to power to run for president have to have big egos and, hopefully, thick skins. There can be no hidden meanings or secrets too dark or personal to discuss. If a candidate wants surcease or absence of criticism on a particular issue, they can say that and the electorate can take it into account.

Generally, people who run for high office have a desire to succeed and dominate in a masterful way. From their point of view what is "good" is what is "good" for them and what is "bad" is what is "bad" for them. The rest of us are inclined to keep a short leash on them by insisting on a certain amount of transparency, humility and openness to criticism. No one has accused of Senator McCain, Clinton or Obama of being "humble." The candidates might try to create this image from time to time, but our only real ability to pick the best means we have to access any and all information. Even when the candidates think this information or inquiry is "bad" from their perspective.

99 posted on 05/11/2008 6:12:07 PM PDT by shrinkermd
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To: Man50D; Reagan Man

Also, don’t forget that one-worlder MacCain supports ratification of The Law of the Seas Treaty.


100 posted on 05/11/2008 6:12:37 PM PDT by E. Cartman (Ronald Reagan's single biggest mistake: Picking Poppy Bush to be his veep.)
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