McCain grudgingly says defense pick will proceed

AP ^ | 1/25/2009

[VictoryGal]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John McCain said Sunday the confirmation of President Barack Obama's choice for deputy defense secretary should move forward despite concerns about the nominee's role as a former defense lobbyist.

The Obama administration considers William J. Lynn, Obama's pick for the No. 2 job at the Pentagon, to be an exception from its own ban on hiring lobbyists. As a lobbyist for Raytheon, one of the military's top contractors, Lynn worked on matters with far reach across the Pentagon.

White House press secretary Robert Gibbs has said that even the toughest rules require "reasonable exceptions" for "uniquely qualified individuals."

"I don't like it," said McCain, the Arizona senator and Obama's Republican competitor in the 2008 presidential race. "I think it's a bit disingenuous to announce strict rules and then nominate someone with a waiver from the rules that you just announced in one of the most important jobs in Washington."

But McCain, the top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, added: "I have asked to see which areas that Mr. Lynn will be recused from. But I think we need to probably move forward with his — with his nomination."

[VictoryGal]

Get used to this song. "OOoooo, I don't like this 0bama move! But, oh well, I ain't gonna fight it." [sounds of rolling over and kissing feet]

[VictoryGal]

The latest capitulation from our favorite RINO.

[Sarah Barracuda]

Geez will McCain just get over himself already. Now he is back being buddy buddy with the press. Digusting

[arealconservativeforachange]

John can’t locate his spine.
Perhaps he’ll find it once forced to retire next year.

[Bernard]

Sounds like he pulled his shawl over his shoulders and fell back to sleep after he finished this statement. John McCain’s service to this country has ended; time for him to retire.

[Para-Ord.45]

Memo to John:

Retire old man, you`re a disgrace.

[Bernard]

Sounds like he pulled his shawl over his shoulders and fell back to sleep after he finished this statement. John McCain’s service to this country has ended; time for him to retire.

[screaminsunshine]

Throw McCain out with the garbage.

[arealconservativeforachange]

Careful, you’ll soon be accosted by the Party over Principle crowd.

[cripplecreek]

He did say “grudgingly” LOL.

Maybe he should issue a stern warning too.

[rabscuttle385]

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[screaminsunshine]

R U kidding. I am for a clean sweep. All of em. Republicans and Democrats SUCK!!!

[VRWC For Truth]

The adults in the GOP need to tell Juan Sydney to RETIRE.

[arealconservativeforachange]

I’m with you. I’ve just been beaten up by McCainBots today.

[IMissPresidentReagan]

Way to stand on principle, John boy. I bet had this been a Bush nominee, the incessant sound of your voice on televisions everywhere would be heard decrying the pick.

[maggief]

McCain and his butt boy Lindsey

[Alberta's Child]

To be frank, I have a hard time opposing this Obama nomination. Some research into some of the characters who littered the Pentagon during the Bush administration will turn up some very interesting -- and quite similar -- circumstances.

Do a search on the background of Richard Perle, for example.

[arealconservativeforachange]

No, that would be reaching across the aisle and appealing to moderates.
Didn’t you get the memo?

[screaminsunshine]

Really? There are some left? D students in the school of life. Obamans get the F.

[manc]

I wish the likes of McCain Graham etc would just step down.

Couldn’t JD Hayworth run against McCain at the next election?