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McCain Missed A Chance
Commentary magazine ^ | 07.26.2008 | Daniel Halper

Posted on 07/26/2008 7:42:11 PM PDT by dmh191

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1 posted on 07/26/2008 7:42:12 PM PDT by dmh191
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it’s curious, but both candidates seem to think that the presidency is theirs for not much effort.

maybe the rhythm will pick up after labor day.


2 posted on 07/26/2008 7:49:58 PM PDT by ken21 (people die and you never hear from them again.)
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That could be, but what could have McCain said that wasn’t already being done?

The state had things pretty well under control. A photo op during Dolly’s aftermath could have been just as detrimental to him as the “World Tour” will ultimately be to Barry.


3 posted on 07/26/2008 7:52:09 PM PDT by berdie
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“...McCain, donning a slicker, assuring the citizens of South Texas that the federal government will not allow this to be another Hurricane Katrina.”

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I do believe we have an existing President responsible for such.


4 posted on 07/26/2008 7:53:55 PM PDT by rockinqsranch (Dems, Libs, Socialists...call 'em what you will...They ALL have fairies livin' in their trees.)
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To: dmh191

Been there! The last thing those people want to see is a VIP!


5 posted on 07/26/2008 7:55:14 PM PDT by lonestar
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To: berdie

You’re right on. Honestly, the best thing we can do is donate to his campaign.

https://www.johnmccain.com/Contribute/


6 posted on 07/26/2008 8:01:52 PM PDT by gopherbot
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To: dmh191

The way things are going, McDole should have been visiting Vatican or the Wailing wall, praying like Hell!


7 posted on 07/26/2008 8:03:53 PM PDT by Revolting cat! (Are you ready to pray for Teddy?)
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To: dmh191

McCain could have had a discussion with Jesus and Moses, and the press would not have covered it. I assume that this is the reason the VP wasn’t named.


8 posted on 07/26/2008 8:09:08 PM PDT by GOPyouth ("Change that works for Him!")
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Except the media would have still ignored McCain, anyway it seems the Texas people were handling it pretty competently.


9 posted on 07/26/2008 8:15:56 PM PDT by 1066AD
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Get ready for President Obama.. because so far, our candidate has been a McBust.

sheesh.. no wonder they don’t cover him. Look, I like the guy, I plan on voting for him, but I can barely stand listening to him speak. He is just about the worst candidate I have seen in my 55 years. ugghhh..


10 posted on 07/26/2008 8:21:43 PM PDT by Chuzzlewit
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To: GOPyouth

LOL, that is a hammer meet nail observation.


11 posted on 07/26/2008 8:23:46 PM PDT by berdie
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To: dmh191

Just where is it in the Constitution that says the Feds are responsible for weather related disasters?


12 posted on 07/26/2008 8:28:50 PM PDT by Current Occupant (IF we can't drill our way out of this, then we will not survive as a NATION!!!!!)
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To: dmh191

I disagree; McCain was right to call Obama out on his presumptuousness (about acting like a president) while not doing same himself.


13 posted on 07/26/2008 8:29:50 PM PDT by littlehouse36 (Those who make peaceful revolution impossible make violent revolution inevitable - JFK)
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To: dmh191

Absolutely correct. McCain should have gone to Texas, and showed up Obama pandering to the socialists.


14 posted on 07/26/2008 8:34:52 PM PDT by patriot08
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To: Chuzzlewit

No he hasn’t. Stop playing into the media’s hands. McCain has been hitting Obama hard of late but they don’t give him coverage because Obama is on his world tour. Wait until the conventions and after labor day. The campaign will really heat up.


15 posted on 07/26/2008 8:41:27 PM PDT by Norman Bates (Freepmail me to be part of the McCain List!)
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I'm glad McCain didn't go. The press would have just said McCain was pandering.

McCain really needs an overhaul in campaign strategy here. He needs to completely annihilate Obama on the issues & take the wind out of him. Unfortunately, he's not. He's going to keep being "above the fray" while conservatives become demoralized.

Folks, the real issues just aren't being discussed here. This is why Ron Paul got the support he got. He talked about the declining dollar, the erosion of our liberties, and massive big government. I don't see McCain really fighting to be President. It's very discouraging.

16 posted on 07/26/2008 8:42:19 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist (BARACK OBAMA WILL SAVE US! HE HAS RISEN!!)
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To: SwinneySwitch

*border ping*


17 posted on 07/26/2008 8:44:28 PM PDT by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
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To: Norman Bates

Wait until the conventions and after labor day. The campaign will really heat up.”

By God, it had better. I’ve been praying daily for awhile now that you’re right about that.


18 posted on 07/26/2008 8:47:32 PM PDT by llandres (I'd rather be alive and bankrupt than dead and solvent)
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To: dmh191

The guy is right. Its a big PR move but McCain would have been slowing the down the relief effort. He should go now though.


19 posted on 07/26/2008 8:50:43 PM PDT by ncalburt
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I agree with all those ideas . But,I think he has been fighting but the message has been ignored by the Obama media ! He needs a very savvy Madison Ave PR person to demand equal time. Hillary ran into the dam road block , the mass media simply will not report it unless you make an AD like the Swiftboat guys.Then the Obama media would mock it but the message was delivered.
20 posted on 07/26/2008 8:54:41 PM PDT by ncalburt
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