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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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To: SeanOGuano
When people say that to me I reply Id rather have a third Bush term than a second Carter term.
I have basically the same response: "And Obama is running for Carter's second term."
To: Obadiah
One problem the Dem party is RADICALIZED . Its the socialist party NOW. You want let SOCIALIST HAVE COMPLETE CONTROL FOR ANY AMOUNT OF TIME.
The radical LEFT DOEN NOT GIVE BACK POWER> THEY CHANGE THE RULES ! Do you realize that OBAMA and the Radical DEM PARTY HATE YOU AND WANT TO SHUT YOU UP along with me. This guy is another Chavez folks. He and Michele wants to tell you what you can EAT , Drink , Drive, and set your house temperature at ! You acting like this is the 1992 Dem party BUT ITS NOT!
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posted on
05/22/2008 12:30:31 PM PDT
by
ncalburt
To: ncalburt
The radical LEFT DOEN NOT GIVE BACK POWER> THEY CHANGE THE RULES ! No need to shout. Although you do make a very valid point.
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posted on
05/22/2008 12:35:26 PM PDT
by
Obadiah
(I remember when the climate never changed, then Bush stole the election.)
To: Obadiah
When they ask you if he was your friend you say “No he was my good friend”. If they ask you if he was a good friend you answer “ No he was my lifelong friend”.
You give em nowhere to go.
Don’t care for the man but he handled that brilliantly.
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posted on
05/22/2008 12:42:01 PM PDT
by
Cyman
To: Obadiah
sorry about that . But people have ignored the fact that the Dem party is so radicalized now . These radical left wing nutjobs drove Joe Lieberman there former VP candidate out of the party ! There is no next time with the left . The radical left takes control and rewrites the constitution and the SEC rules and SEC rules and voting laws using left wing judges. That is how Hugo operates and Obama and the Dem party are his BUDDIES.
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posted on
05/22/2008 12:43:27 PM PDT
by
ncalburt
To: TADSLOS
Bipartisanship = Perserverence, compromise and a healthy dose of Astroglide
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posted on
05/22/2008 12:51:55 PM PDT
by
dynachrome
("Socialism is the feudalism of the future.")
To: Unassuaged
Sad that an honest answer is so poorly received. I actually agree with you. It is a good strategy to tie McCain with Bush. McCain, however, doesn't see himself as Bush's clone, so he doesn't think it will stick. That's where McCain makes a judgment mistake.
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posted on
05/22/2008 1:05:35 PM PDT
by
paudio
(Like it or not, 'conservatism' is a word with many meanings. Hence the quotes.)
To: popdonnelly
Obamas strategy is great. He doesnt let anyone know who he is or what he stands for. Well put. That strategy was well executed by Obama and he has lots of cover from the MSM. Unfortunately for B. Hussein, it won't hold till November.
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posted on
05/22/2008 1:12:37 PM PDT
by
1035rep
To: stravinskyrules
2008-04-14
How many points have you earned yet :)
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posted on
05/22/2008 1:16:30 PM PDT
by
bcsco
(To heck with a third party. We need a second one....)
To: jack_napier
Did you check recently ? According to the good folks in Maryland you can claim to be whatever gender you feel you are :)
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posted on
05/22/2008 1:19:21 PM PDT
by
nicola_tesla
("Life is Tough... It's Worse When You're Stupid".... John Wayne)
To: paudio
Judging from the things I have heard in the supermarket, ect.. “McCain wants to stay in Iraq for 100 years” and the like, makes me think that you are right.
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posted on
05/22/2008 1:20:21 PM PDT
by
Unassuaged
(I have shocking data relevant to the conversation!)
To: bcsco; stravinskyrules
We’ll have to go to another site to check his score.
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posted on
05/22/2008 1:25:39 PM PDT
by
1035rep
To: indcons
Hitler was a hell of a great politician too...
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posted on
05/22/2008 1:27:00 PM PDT
by
Wyatt's Torch
(I can explain it to you. I can't understand it for you.)
To: ncalburt
How much McCain paying you guys?
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posted on
05/22/2008 1:28:46 PM PDT
by
McGruff
To: SeanOGuano
Good one! I’ll use it too.
To: 1035rep
We’ll be trollin’ the trolls...
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posted on
05/22/2008 2:04:01 PM PDT
by
bcsco
(To heck with a third party. We need a second one....)
To: indcons
McCain's just enjoying a good fight. Clinton's doing most of his work for him, why get your hands dirty yet.
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posted on
05/22/2008 2:46:35 PM PDT
by
Snurple
To: All
To: Snurple
Clinton's doing most of his work for him, why get your hands dirty yet.Oh, they're dirty. BTW, how're your points doing?
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posted on
05/22/2008 3:13:52 PM PDT
by
bcsco
(To heck with a third party. We need a second one....)
To: bcsco
Oh, they're dirty. BTW, how're your points doing? Mortgage points, origination points, discount points, talking points?
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posted on
05/22/2008 3:18:13 PM PDT
by
Snurple
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