Posted on 06/06/2016 8:25:55 AM PDT by Olog-hai
At age 79, running what may be his last campaign, Sen. John McCain finds himself on treacherous terrain.
A household name in Arizona and still beloved by many, the Republican is also confronting hostile and unpredictable forces this election year: The swirling voter anger that propelled Donald Trump to the brink of the GOP presidential nomination, and the resulting backlash from other groups, particularly Latinos, a growing force in his state.
The combination has left McCain to grasp for answers about his own political fortunes as he seeks a sixth term, and has set up what may be his toughest general election challenge in years. [ ]
McCain is a perennial target for conservatives in his state because of his deal-making with Democrats on issues like immigration, and many Republicans felt he dodged a bullet when he failed to draw a top-tier opponent in the GOP primary this year. He is expected to win the Aug. 30 contest, though his campaign is tamping down a challenge from state Sen. Kelli Ward, spending money on ads and websites linking her to conspiracy theories about aircraft spraying Americans with chemicals.
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Is it more or less mind boggling than the people of SC electing Lindsey Graham?
Maybe AZ people get a delight in keeping McPain around to harass us all, they included.
More.
Really though AZ people are probably nice but so uninformed as to know not how destructive are their Senators McPain and Flake.
This old trouser stain will die in office! I guess things aren’t bad enough in AZ for the foiks to make a needed change! They seemingly have the misguided notion that he’s “owed” the office because he was a POW. The truth is, he was a lousy pilot who had already lost three A/C before being shot down in North Vietnam!
“how destructive are their Senators McPain and Flake.”
BTTT
AZ like SC is stuck On STUPID!!
Fat Drunk Ted and Ku Klux Bobby died in office. It would be best if Arizona gave McPain the opportunity to enjoy his golden years before he croaks.
Go toward the light, John...also do not run...
“...running what may be his last campaign...”
That was the mantra his last election in 2010. He’ll milk that lie every six years until he’s thrown out on his worthless collaborating ass.
I believe MANY do not rely on anything but local TV and newspapers for their information. Also, I believe Independents play a big role in voting for McCain.
I am voting Kelli Ward. I believe she FReeps, too.
He'll be back at 85...and win AGAIN!
You see, he was a war hero 50 years ago and that counts for a lot, apparently, when weighed against his crappy Senate record.
He needs to start singing that old song, “Ole Rockin’ Chair’s Got Me”!!
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