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McCain faces toughest reelection of his career
The Hill ^ | 3/19/16 | Scott Wong

Posted on 03/19/2016 6:12:40 PM PDT by DeathBeforeDishonor1

en. John McCain (R-Ariz.) is facing what may be the toughest reelection of his Senate career in an unpredictable presidential year, when many voters are angry with Washington.

Early polls show McCain tied with his Democratic challenger, Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick (D-Ariz.), at around 40 percent despite having nearly 100-percent name recognition in the state he has represented in either the Senate or House since 1983.

“The basic problem for John McCain is the same kind of thing that faces a lot of incumbents right now. He’s been there a long time. People are leery of Washington. They don’t like Washington,” said former Republican Rep. Jim Kolbe, who served 18 years alongside McCain in Arizona’s congressional delegation.

“This is a very tough challenge, probably the toughest race that he's faced since he was first elected,” Kolbe added. McCain’s path to victory is complicated by the likelihood the GOP ticket will be headed by Donald Trump, who has an overwhelmingly negative rating among Hispanic voters, a powerful and growing electoral bloc in Arizona.

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TOPICS: Miscellaneous; Politics/Elections; US: Arizona; US: New York
KEYWORDS: 2016election; annkirkpatrick; arizona; election2016; johnmccain; newyork; senatorjohnmccain; senatormccain; trump
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To: Fiji Hill; DeathBeforeDishonor1

Good question!


41 posted on 03/19/2016 7:41:47 PM PDT by Hostage (ARTICLE V)
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To: Fiji Hill

The media doesnt want people to know there is an alternative.


42 posted on 03/19/2016 7:42:58 PM PDT by DeathBeforeDishonor1
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To: Savage Beast

It’s not personal but all the RINO’s need to retire...


43 posted on 03/19/2016 7:44:04 PM PDT by GOPJ (Think Mexico won't pay for the Wall? Trump got the MSM to pay for his campaign...)
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To: DeathBeforeDishonor1

I hope he is facing defeat, not reelection.


44 posted on 03/19/2016 7:47:29 PM PDT by AndyJackson
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To: Hostage

“Governor Brewer can appoint his replacement. I believe she will be governor until 2018.”

Where have you been? Doug Ducey is our governor.


45 posted on 03/19/2016 8:07:25 PM PDT by Luke21
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To: Luke21

Yes, I corrected it above.


46 posted on 03/19/2016 8:26:19 PM PDT by Hostage (ARTICLE V)
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To: DeathBeforeDishonor1

Trump can end McCainiacs career with a few choice words ... I hope he does ...


47 posted on 03/19/2016 8:38:36 PM PDT by Neu Pragmatist (Stop the GOPe and DIMS ...Defeat Cruz, Levin, Beck, Romney - Vote Trump)
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To: SERKIT

McCain wants to use the Senate as his retirement home.


48 posted on 03/19/2016 9:45:00 PM PDT by The_Media_never_lie (Ted Cruz was the man!)
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To: DeathBeforeDishonor1
Time is long past for Arizona voters to retire Sen. Juan McPain from office. Go Kelli Ward!
49 posted on 03/19/2016 10:31:48 PM PDT by MasterGunner01 ( To err is human, to forgive is not our policy. -- SEAL Team SIX:)
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To: DeathBeforeDishonor1

One of these days, someone in the MSM will have the guts to point out this guy’s REAL record in the military.


50 posted on 03/19/2016 11:44:29 PM PDT by Forgotten Amendments (Nessie ... Sasquatch ... The Free Syrian Army ...)
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To: GOPJ

I agree. Kick every damn one of them out!


51 posted on 03/20/2016 1:52:00 AM PDT by Savage Beast (Establishment Republican Roulette: They have pointed the revolver at their own heads. CaptainAmiigaf)
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To: DeathBeforeDishonor1

Thanks for you military service there John.
NOw go to the retirement home and drool there ya baboso.


52 posted on 03/20/2016 2:50:57 AM PDT by Joe Boucher (Arrest Hillary and charge the bitch.)
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To: oldplayer

I hope Kelly beats him badly.


53 posted on 03/20/2016 4:19:10 AM PDT by b4its2late (A Liberal is a person who will give away everything he doesn't own.)
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To: DeathBeforeDishonor1

This article is very misleading. It assumes McCain isn’t primaried out.

We have 4 elections this year in AZ. President Primary, Special, Primary, and General.

Our primary isn’t held until Aug. 30th when I hope Kelli Ward retires the old coot.


54 posted on 03/20/2016 4:31:35 AM PDT by Boomer (Liberal Propaganda is like Meth. It ruins the mind and rots the soul.)
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To: DeathBeforeDishonor1

Let’s hope Kelly Ward wins the primary and then beats the liberal Ann Kirkpatrick in the general.


55 posted on 03/20/2016 6:35:02 PM PDT by Blue Collar Christian (Ready for Teddy, Cruz that is.)
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To: DeathBeforeDishonor1

I look forward to the day this relic is reduced to raving at the local McDonalds with a stained crotch on his Sansa-Belt slacks.


56 posted on 03/20/2016 6:36:36 PM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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