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McCain asks conservatives for support
Reuters ^ | Feb 8,2008 | John Whitesides

Posted on 02/07/2008 6:04:22 PM PST by AmericanMade1776

Republican John McCain asked disgruntled conservatives to support his presidential bid on Thursday, shortly after Mitt Romney ended his struggling campaign and made McCain the all-but-certain nominee.

McCain assured a conference of conservative activists he was one of them, citing his commitment to win in Iraq, halt Iran's nuclear ambitions and rein in the federal government while drawing sharp contrasts with potential Democratic opponents Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama.

McCain's speech, which drew boos on the topic of illegal immigration, followed by a few hours Romney's surprise announcement at the conference that he was ending his run to allow Republicans to focus on the November election.

"I feel I have to now stand aside, for our party and for our country," the former Massachusetts governor told the shocked crowd, some of whom gasped and shouted "No, no!" in response.

(Excerpt) Read more at today.reuters.co.uk ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008; conservativevote; cpac; juanmccain; mccain; mcstain; wearesoscrewed
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As a support of Mitt Romney from the beginning, as most of you may or may not know, I am now finding that I have NO choice but to support McCain. I know at times, I have had my concerns about McCain, but I will put them aside, as Romney said..for our country. THIS is not about me, or about Mitt, but it is the choice we have to make for what is best for our Country given our options.

What is best for our troops, and the fight against terrorism. It may not be a perfect choice, but it is the best option considering the other option is Hillary/Hussein.

I have added this McCain Campaign button to my profile

I took down the picture that degraded McCain. I know that if Fredheads can change to Mitt, then they can make one more change for McCain. If a Mitthead can , then I know a Fredhead can.. do it for the TROOPS and the Gipper.

1 posted on 02/07/2008 6:04:23 PM PST by AmericanMade1776
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To: AmericanMade1776

“Would you vote for McCain?”

My answer is neither a yes or a no, but more of a barfing sound.


2 posted on 02/07/2008 6:05:54 PM PST by pcottraux (I can't tell the difference between Carl Cameron, Chris Wallace, or Bill McCuddy.)
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This isn’t going to be a hold your nose November. It’s going to be a hold your nose, cover your ears, shut your eyes, blot out your memories and do the best you can to control your bowels November.  DoughtyOne
3 posted on 02/07/2008 6:06:13 PM PST by DoughtyOne (That's right McStain, you'll get my vote when you peel it from my cold dead fingers.)
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To: AmericanMade1776

Time to Roll!

4 posted on 02/07/2008 6:06:42 PM PST by AmericanMade1776
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To: AmericanMade1776

I think I’ll give him a one finger salute.


5 posted on 02/07/2008 6:07:03 PM PST by Paleo Conservative
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To: AmericanMade1776

I will vote for McCain if he picks a solid conservative Veep.
At the same time we have to put our efforts into supporting Conservatives for Congress. The negative effects of McCain can be outbalanced by a strong conservative presence in Congress. Let’s not give up yet. We can’t allow Hillary or Hussein Obama to enter the White House!


6 posted on 02/07/2008 6:07:39 PM PST by SolidWood (All conservative effort into retaking Congress!)
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To: AmericanMade1776

7 posted on 02/07/2008 6:07:40 PM PST by Paleo Conservative
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To: DoughtyOne

I will do what I have to do, for Our troops, I will not have them pulled out of Iraq after their hard fought fight, I will not let a liberal decide what happens with their health care.


8 posted on 02/07/2008 6:08:06 PM PST by AmericanMade1776
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To: AmericanMade1776

John McCain Gets Soros Cash - http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1360852/posts



9 posted on 02/07/2008 6:08:31 PM PST by Sir Francis Dashwood (LET'S ROLL!)
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To: AmericanMade1776

insert crickets chirping here.

I think I will set back for a couple of months and decide.


10 posted on 02/07/2008 6:08:47 PM PST by southernerwithanattitude ({new and improved redneck})
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To: AmericanMade1776

“McCain asks conservatives for support”

Juan we’ve been asking you for that for years now. F U Juan. F U and the elephant that you rode in on.


11 posted on 02/07/2008 6:09:07 PM PST by Grunthor (I promise in November to be just as loyal to the GOP as Juan McAmnesty has been)
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To: Paleo Conservative

Come on now Paleo Conservative, get over it, time to make some changes.


12 posted on 02/07/2008 6:09:22 PM PST by AmericanMade1776
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To: Sir Francis Dashwood

I can see this is not going to be easy, disgruntled Conservatives are also stubborn. :-)


13 posted on 02/07/2008 6:10:04 PM PST by AmericanMade1776
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To: DoughtyOne

That’s too long for a tagline, but it would seem to sum things up nicely.


14 posted on 02/07/2008 6:10:09 PM PST by Ronin (Bushed out!!! Another tragic victim of BDS.)
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Of course I'll vote for McCain! But under two conditions:
  1. McCain selects a solid conservative running mate; and
  2. McCain goes to that big amnesty room in the sky, before November 4.

15 posted on 02/07/2008 6:10:19 PM PST by COBOL2Java (If McCain loses, he will have been defeated by his own Inner Shmuck.)
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Not a chance...I’ve made up my mind. Actually I made up my mind years ago about McCain.


16 posted on 02/07/2008 6:10:30 PM PST by Cricket24 (ULTRA PATRIOT!!)
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No way will I vote for McCain. I prefer to let the dems have a chance to screw things up for the next four years.


17 posted on 02/07/2008 6:11:34 PM PST by balls
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To: Sir Francis Dashwood

18 posted on 02/07/2008 6:12:39 PM PST by AmericanMade1776
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Oh but you will. I know you don’t think you will, but you will.


19 posted on 02/07/2008 6:13:06 PM PST by DoughtyOne (That's right McStain, you'll get my vote when you peel it from my cold dead fingers.)
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To: AmericanMade1776
McCain can anoint his successor and enhance conservative support through a solid veep choice. George Allen? Mitt Romney? Any other suggestions?

Otherwise, he selects Huckhead or some other poser I'm stayin' home.

20 posted on 02/07/2008 6:13:27 PM PST by BufordP (Had Mexicans flown planes into the World Trade Center, Jorge Bush would have surrendered.)
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