Posted on 07/18/2008 5:11:48 PM PDT by Sub-Driver
McCain Adviser, Phil Gramm, Leaves Campaign NEW YORK (CBS) ― Phil Gramm, a top adviser to presidential candidate John McCain, is resigning from the role as campaign co-chairman after his comments that the United States had become a "nation of whiners" who constantly complain about the state of the economy.
The former U.S. senator from Texas and past presidential candidate made the remarks earlier this month. McCain immediately distanced himself from the comments, but they have been criticized constantly as McCain tries to show he can help steer the country past its current financial troubles.
Gramm had also suggested that the country was facing a "mental recession" instead of real economic problems. Gramm said in a statement late Friday that he is stepping down as a co-chair of the campaign to "end this distraction."
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Sorry, it’s page 10. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,995145-10,00.html
It’s the best I could find with a quick search. The issue with Gramm is he always puts business interests first - even at the cost of security.
Although, the courts help plenty as well. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2007/oct/11/judge-blocks-crackdown-on-hiring-of-illegals/
Two points about the WashTimes article. Ten percent of 250 million is a lot of “no matches”. Second, the BLS estimates civilian labour force at 155 million: even accounting for 25% job changers and multiple job holders (<10 million) there are way too many W-2’s being issued.
Found something better, Gramm vs McCain on illegal immigration interior enforcement, NumbersUSA lifetime grades:
McCain C+
Gramm C
http://grades.betterimmigration.com/testgradesoverall.php3?District=AZ&Status=Career&Category=0&VIPID=33
http://grades.betterimmigration.com/testgrades.php3?District=TX&VIPID=761&retired=1
pathetic. absolutely PATHETIC.
Republicans without BALLZ.
Is it tax fraud after taxes are already paid?
The “whiners” comment was a first cousin of Jimmuh Carter’s “malaise”, and Gramm and Carter are both native Georgians.
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