Posted on 10/19/2008 8:00:30 PM PDT by BAW
More than at any other time in a generation, Americans want change in the White House. The global financial upheaval and lingering wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have left most families weary and fearful, solidly convinced that the country needs to strike out in a new direction.
So, for voters on Nov. 4 the fundamental question is, which presidential candidate would provide the essential change that a strong and prosperous America demands in the turbulent years ahead?
In our analysis, Republican candidate John McCain has a documented record of enlightened leadership in Washington – leadership that often has run counter to the status quo and challenged the folly of senior members of his own party. McCain never has been a conventional politician. He thinks for himself and acts on what he believes to be in the best interests of the nation, and not necessarily in the interests of his party or his own political fortunes. In an era of dismaying partisan paralysis in Washington, McCain has stood out as a bipartisan force, best illustrated by his collaboration with liberal Democratic lion Edward Kennedy on a comprehensive solution to America's immigration dilemma.
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I searched, but didn't see this posted yet. San Diego's major paper endorsed John McCain today citing leadership, character, taxes, and ability to restrain the spending sprees of Congress.
But this is California . . . and we know the direction this state takes. Grrrrrrr.
the family that owns the paper always endorses republicans.
but their editorial staff resents it.
San Diego county even went with Dole.
A freak in California. A coastal county that someehow keeps voting for the republican for President.
Heavy military presence no doubt.
yes, i used to live in san diego county.
there are two large military bases, camp pendleton and the u.s. navy.
many military retirees live in the county.
unfortunately, randy duke cunningham was my u.s. congressman and i voted for him.
now i can’t stand him.
I’m still here.
Hunter is my rep.
Imagine my joy of actually being represented in full.
His son is running to replace this year.
San Diego has over 3.2 million pop.
Also the largest concentration of Navy and Marines in the world.
Largest City in the U.s. with a Republican Mayor.
McCain has Condos here and Mitt has a home here in San Diego
how is the race going? is hunter in the lead?
Actually The Marines have The Marine Corp Recruit Depot, Camp Pendleton, Marimar Marine Air Base
the Navy has the 3rd Fleet here, many Naval Bases, Home to the Seals, Largest Military Hospital a Med Center, North Island Naval Air base
There are dozens and dozens of Military bses in San Diego
that explains it, huh?
My house survived the fires, his did not.
BTTT
Duncan D should win in a walk.
Still ticks me off too.
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