The author was a member of McCain's campaign until July 2007.
Posted on 01/13/2009 2:41:22 PM PST by rabscuttle385
As President-Elect Obama readies his ascent to the White House less than two weeks from now, it appears that his political acumen extends not only to those in all parts of the Democratic party, but in no small part to Senator John McCain as well. Just three short months ago we were inundated with McCain's talk of Bill Ayres and 'That One,' but an easy détente appears to have developed between the former rivals.
To that end, President-Elect Obama has committed four distinct acts that telegraph his political savvy when it comes to Senator McCain.
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With Napolitano firmly ensconced at the Nebraska Avenue headquarters of DHS, Senator McCain's toughest potential opposition to re-election in 2010 is out of the picture. Having already announced his intention to seek another term in the Senate, this will allow McCain to carry out his Goldwater-esque desire to bring centrism and civility to the Senate and to the GOP.
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Why, though, would the President-Elect go to all the trouble of giving so much consideration to an opponent whom he soundly defeated? Continuing the thread of wise political judgment that has so far defined his transition, Obama understands that having John McCain as an ally in the United States Senate is a major boon to his policy initiatives. As the recent standard-bearer for the GOP, McCain will be enormously helpful; any Republican imprimatur on Obama legislation could help clear stubborn obstacles. The prospect of having a troika of votes in the Senate (McCain, Lieberman and Lindsay Graham) may have also played into the strategy; pushing a bill from 58 or 59 to the magic level of 60 votes is invaluable as the Democrats stand on the cusp of their magic number.
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The author was a member of McCain's campaign until July 2007.
McCain should be the number one target of conservatives in 2010 to get him unseated.
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Looks like Benedict Arnold has gone off the deep end... |
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John McDem?
And yet quite a few Freepers assure me that McCain is completely harmless and insignificant, a sentiment with which I wholeheartedly disagree. Until Captain McQueeg is defeated in 2010, he is extremely dangerous to conservatism, the future of the GOP, and Sarah Palin, especially given his penchant for bizarre, "loose cannon" behavior.
Makes me sick!
No one in the GOP is dangerous....the party has been castrated - completely impotent. The lib/dems don’t need any help from anyone to do whatever they darn well feel led to do.
We need to start campaign to insist that Obama appoint McCain to some lame admin. post to show he is really bipartisan. These cadidate should do like Dole ansd resign their seat when they run. Then we would have been rid of Kerry and Mccain from the Senate.
No way McCain should be positioned to continue his act of being a leader of the REPUB party. His tanking and continued kissy kissy with all the RATS should disqualify him alone. (I am sure the MSM and DNC want to propr him up to continue in that role). That is why they still go after Palin so aggressively.
Liz, you should have supported my boy Rudy when you had the chance....
On what planet?
Nothing would surprise me about McCain. Fortunately, he allowed the conservative movement the opportunity to renew itself through Sarah Palin. In retrospect, this may wipe out any lingering resentment that conservatives may have towards McCain in the future.
Oh, rabscuttle, get some fiber in your diet. He put Sarah Palin on the map, forgawdsakes.
The question is not, “Is John McCain a part of the Borg” ,but how long has he been a member.
I have just about come to the conclusion that McCain is no near as treacherous as he is just plain stupid.
The question is not, “Is John McCain a part of the Borg” ,but how long has he been a member.
I have just about come to the conclusion that McCain is no near as treacherous as he is just plain stupid.
And then stabbed her in the back. I promise you McCain will do everything he can to scuttle any chance she could ever have.
Of course, McCain and his mini-me from South Carolina will be happy to assist the Democrats in gaining their 60 votes in the Senate to pass...amnesty for illegals, and by the time Sarah Palin runs, if at all, the illegals will all be voting for the Democrats.
Did I forget to mention that McCain is dangerous?
ruffage.
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