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John McCain lauds Barack Obama's strategy on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'
LA Times ^ | Scott Martelle

Posted on 05/22/2008 10:44:29 AM PDT by indcons

We can't tell if this is a barometer of how the fall general election might feel, but John McCain today compliments Barack Obama on his political acumen in a televised interview on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," a curious appearance for a candidate still trying to gather support from the Republican Party's social conservative base.

Host Ellen DeGeneres asks McCain about Obama's contention that "a vote for you is basically a vote for" a third George W. Bush term. Says McCain: Good strategy.

"I think it's a very intelligent campaign tactic. Obviously the president's popularity and approval ratings are low. So I think it's a pretty good tactic. I don't think it happens to be true, and I believe that I can show people not only where we have diverged, but serious differences: the issue of climate change, which is a huge issue out there in the state of California; the issue of spending; the way the war in Iraq was conducted for nearly four years, which was terribly frustrating.

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1 posted on 05/22/2008 10:44:29 AM PDT by indcons
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still trying to gather support from the Republican Party's social conservative base.

McCain has a strange way of trying.
2 posted on 05/22/2008 10:46:47 AM PDT by Man50D (Fair Tax, you earn it, you keep it!)
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I like how they conveniently leave out that he has yet to win over economic conservatives. But, yes, he does have a strange way of trying to win conservative votes.


3 posted on 05/22/2008 10:49:58 AM PDT by arderkrag (Libertarian Nutcase (Political Compass Coordinates: 9.00, -2.62 - www.politicalcompass.org))
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To: indcons
...the way the war in Iraq was conducted for nearly four years, which was terribly frustrating

That's what I love about McCain. Not afraid to throw anybody under the bus.[/sarc]

4 posted on 05/22/2008 10:50:02 AM PDT by McGruff
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To: indcons

This is a strange circle of politics:

Hillary rips Obama.
Obama rips McCain.
McCain praises Hillary and Obama.


5 posted on 05/22/2008 10:50:35 AM PDT by Disturbin (Liberals: buying votes with your tax dollars)
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To: indcons

The POTUS job is McCain’s to lose.

And, darned if he won’t figure out a way to lose it.


6 posted on 05/22/2008 10:51:58 AM PDT by Nervous Tick (La Raza hates white folks. And John McCain loves La Raza!)
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“I think it’s a very intelligent campaign tactic.”

Geeze John. Why not just appear at the end of THEIR attack ads and say “I’m John McCain and I approve this message.”


7 posted on 05/22/2008 10:52:16 AM PDT by vietvet67
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Obama’s strategy is great. He doesn’t let anyone know who he is or what he stands for.


8 posted on 05/22/2008 10:52:31 AM PDT by popdonnelly (Concerned about the price of arugula)
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To: indcons

I think that McInsane is trying to get the VP spot on Obama’s ticket.


9 posted on 05/22/2008 10:53:23 AM PDT by 353FMG (What marxism and fascism could not destroy, liberalism did.)
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To: Disturbin
This is a strange circle of politics:

Why is defending fellow socialists strange?
10 posted on 05/22/2008 10:53:34 AM PDT by Man50D (Fair Tax, you earn it, you keep it!)
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To: indcons

“Host Ellen DeGeneres asks McCain about Obama’s contention that “a vote for you is basically a vote for” a third George W. Bush term.”

When people say that to me I reply “I’d rather have a third Bush term than a second Carter term.”


11 posted on 05/22/2008 10:54:00 AM PDT by SeanOGuano
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McCain is trying his damnedest to make sure we vote for a 3rd Party and he fails.


12 posted on 05/22/2008 10:54:05 AM PDT by theDentist (Qwerty ergo typo : I type, therefore I misspelll.)
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"I think it's a very intelligent campaign tactic. Obviously the president's popularity and approval ratings are low. So I think it's a pretty good tactic.

If McCain trolls made the same comments online, would they still be eligible for fabulous prizes or be taken to his virtual woodshed and water boarded?

13 posted on 05/22/2008 10:55:35 AM PDT by TADSLOS (The GOP death march to the gravesite is underway.)
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Actually McCain should make abortion the main issue and spray blood on Ellen screaming she's in favor of butchering the unborn.

That'll rally the base and win the election for him!! < /s> (Especially during a year when the Republicans are going to get whipped in Congress and the President's approval is dismal.....!!!)

Good god folks, I'm glad you kids aren't running Macs campaign.

14 posted on 05/22/2008 10:55:38 AM PDT by stravinskyrules (Why is it that whenever I hear a piece of music I don't like, it's always by Villa-Lobos?)
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To: Man50D

This guy is going to single handly kill the Republican party. I wanted to give to his mailing request, now I hear this! This guy is such a loser it makes me gag!


15 posted on 05/22/2008 10:55:43 AM PDT by cameraeye (The Lords Prayer on Obama's Lips? Where's the video?)
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To: 353FMG

LOL


16 posted on 05/22/2008 10:55:51 AM PDT by indcons
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“Ask about queer marriage, McCain replied by asking Ellen if she and her partner would be up for a threesome.”


17 posted on 05/22/2008 10:56:13 AM PDT by Beagle8U (FreeRepublic -- One stop shopping ....... Its the Conservative Super WalMart for news .)
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To: popdonnelly
Obama’s strategy is great. He doesn’t let anyone know who he is or what he stands for.

It reminds me of an episode of cheers when everybody loved a silver tongue incumbent assemblyman who Frasor was running against. The AM talked a lot but didn't say anything and everyone applauded him while admonishing Frasor for saying the Emperor isn't wearing any clothes.
18 posted on 05/22/2008 10:58:04 AM PDT by Man50D (Fair Tax, you earn it, you keep it!)
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To: indcons
climate change, which is a huge issue out there in the state of California

No to me. But if it's global, why is it just an issue in California? Is McCain actually admitting that he's just pandering on this to win in California? Criminey.

19 posted on 05/22/2008 10:59:30 AM PDT by Argus (Obama: All turban and no goats.)
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To: Beagle8U; WhyisaTexasgirlinPA; xsmommy; secret garden
“Ask about queer marriage, McCain replied by asking Ellen if she and her partner would be up for a threesome.”

Tell me he did not say that. I mean he doesn't need to reinforce the image of being a creepy old man. Nothing sadder, even in jest, than for an old man to try to pick up to lesbians.

20 posted on 05/22/2008 11:00:38 AM PDT by NeoCaveman (El Conservo Tribe, tribal name "Avoids Fort Marcy Park". We are so screwed.)
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