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McCain seeks sixth term in uncertain terrain
Associated Press ^ | Jun. 6, 2016 10:47 AM EDT | Erica Werner

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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TOPICS: Politics/Elections; US: Arizona
KEYWORDS: mccain
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To: MichaelCorleone

Is it more or less mind boggling than the people of SC electing Lindsey Graham?


21 posted on 06/06/2016 9:06:41 AM PDT by definitelynotaliberal (I believe it! He's alive! Sweet Jesus!)
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To: SharpRightTurn

Maybe AZ people get a delight in keeping McPain around to harass us all, they included.


22 posted on 06/06/2016 9:09:44 AM PDT by Theodore R. (Trump-Santorum 2016)
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To: definitelynotaliberal

More.


23 posted on 06/06/2016 9:11:35 AM PDT by MichaelCorleone (Jesus Christ is not a religion. He's the Truth.)
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To: Theodore R.

Really though AZ people are probably nice but so uninformed as to know not how destructive are their Senators McPain and Flake.


24 posted on 06/06/2016 9:12:47 AM PDT by Theodore R. (Trump-Santorum 2016)
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To: Olog-hai

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!


25 posted on 06/06/2016 9:26:25 AM PDT by vette6387
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To: Theodore R.

“how destructive are their Senators McPain and Flake.”

BTTT


26 posted on 06/06/2016 9:26:41 AM PDT by SharpRightTurn (White, black, and red all over--America's affirmative action, metrosexual president.)
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To: Olog-hai

AZ like SC is stuck On STUPID!!


27 posted on 06/06/2016 10:19:35 AM PDT by VRWC For Truth (FUBO)
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To: Olog-hai

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.


28 posted on 06/06/2016 10:22:59 AM PDT by NorthMountain (A plague o' both your houses.)
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To: Olog-hai

Dump the Biggest Fool in the US Senate

You can help.

Support Dr. Kelli Ward

in her effort to unseat John McCain

Vote Dr. Kelli Ward August 30


29 posted on 06/06/2016 10:27:17 AM PDT by Paine in the Neck ( Socialism consumes EVERYTHING!)
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To: Olog-hai

Go toward the light, John...also do not run...


30 posted on 06/06/2016 10:27:48 AM PDT by contrarian
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To: Olog-hai

“...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.


31 posted on 06/06/2016 10:31:08 AM PDT by DPMD (o)
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To: Theodore R.

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.


32 posted on 06/06/2016 11:25:39 AM PDT by hsmomx3
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To: Olog-hai
At age 79, running what may be his last campaign

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.

33 posted on 06/06/2016 12:20:43 PM PDT by hattend (Firearms and ammunition...the only growing industries under the Obama regime.)
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To: hattend

He needs to start singing that old song, “Ole Rockin’ Chair’s Got Me”!!


34 posted on 06/06/2016 12:34:48 PM PDT by lu shissler (lv lu)
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