Comments on: Rival strategists accuse McCain camp of playing the victim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Jim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-286869 Jim Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:38:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-286869 McCain isn't the solution he is the problem. McCain isn't the solution he is the problem.

]]> By: Carl,Mesa,AZ. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-282308 Carl,Mesa,AZ. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:37:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-282308 McAmnesty should go ahead and QUIET. Why , because he is a RINO, just in case you don't know what RINO means I am going to tell you. Republican In Name Only= RINO Mc Amnesty is the best canidate for the Democrats' McAmnesty should go ahead and QUIET.
Why , because he is a RINO, just in case you don't know what RINO means I am going to tell you.
Republican In Name Only= RINO
Mc Amnesty is the best canidate for the Democrats'

]]> By: pmac http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-281934 pmac Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:29:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-281934 Personally I don't care for any of the politicos running for the presidentcy. The corporate news media lets us see who they may want to win and ignore the others (Such as Kucinich-who I favor), Edward doesn't get as much time as Hillary or Obama. Looks Like the are trying to push Ron Paul to the side even though he has stomped Guliani and Thompson. The Supreme Court ruled against letting Kucinich join in the democratic debate in Nevada. The Supreme Court ruled that Shrub should be the president in 2000. Now they're pickin' who we can vote for! What if they held an election and nobody showed up?! Ah Hell - -That wouldn't work - -The Supreme Court would probably give Us Shrub back. Why the hell would a bunch of people spend a billion dollars of other peoples money for an job that pays $400K year? Personally I don't care for any of the politicos running for the presidentcy. The corporate news media lets us see who they may want to
win and ignore the others (Such as Kucinich-who I favor), Edward doesn't get as much time as Hillary or Obama. Looks Like the are trying to push Ron Paul to the side even though he has stomped Guliani and Thompson. The Supreme Court
ruled against letting Kucinich join in the democratic debate in Nevada. The Supreme Court ruled that Shrub should be the president in 2000. Now they're pickin' who we can vote for! What if they held an election and nobody showed up?!
Ah Hell – -That wouldn't work – -The Supreme Court would probably give Us Shrub back. Why the hell would a bunch of people spend a billion dollars of other peoples money for an job that pays $400K year?

]]> By: Pete http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-281877 Pete Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:15:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-281877 You guys really should check McPain's voting records. Once you do, you would never consider him. Even here in AZ, he will obviously loose and he's the Senator here!! He is a war monger, don't know much about economy, and his comprehensive illegal immigration bill is a JOKE! If final face off is Romney and Obama, I'd be happy regardless who wins. I have faith the country move to a much better direction. You guys really should check McPain's voting records. Once you do, you would never consider him. Even here in AZ, he will obviously loose and he's the Senator here!! He is a war monger, don't know much about economy, and his comprehensive illegal immigration bill is a JOKE!

If final face off is Romney and Obama, I'd be happy regardless who wins. I have faith the country move to a much better direction.

]]> By: Duncan, Richmond, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-281752 Duncan, Richmond, VA Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:52:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-281752 I am surprised that McCain is the front runner. He has NO chance of beating any Democrat because he is tied so closely with Bush. Don't know if anyone has seen the Presidents rating, but in the General, you are likely to get most Independents voting against anything to do with Bush.. A Bush supporter can NOT win.. The thought of getting 'more of the same' for the next 4 years will result in a crushing defeat for the Republicans. I am surprised that McCain is the front runner. He has NO chance of beating any Democrat because he is tied so closely with Bush. Don't know if anyone has seen the Presidents rating, but in the General, you are likely to get most Independents voting against anything to do with Bush.. A Bush supporter can NOT win..

The thought of getting 'more of the same' for the next 4 years will result in a crushing defeat for the Republicans.

]]> By: william walsh columbus ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-281466 william walsh columbus ohio Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:58:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-281466 i think as soon as gw endorces mcain and wants to pal around with him it will be over for him, besides there buds, i cant wait to see who the idiot wants to back, all that camaigning for nothing, lol now thats priceless, i think as soon as gw endorces mcain and wants to pal around with him it will be over for him, besides there buds, i cant wait to see who the idiot wants to back, all that camaigning for nothing, lol now thats priceless,

]]> By: william walsh columbus ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-281277 william walsh columbus ohio Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:24:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-281277 mclain another 4 yrs of bush, and his policys, thats what your getting here,buss as usual,he wont change a thing and he has to many people he owes in the house and congress/senate, hes bush all over again, if he gets elected im moving out of the country mclain another 4 yrs of bush, and his policys, thats what your getting here,buss as usual,he wont change a thing and he has to many people he owes in the house and congress/senate, hes bush all over again, if he gets elected im moving out of the country

]]> By: David http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-281171 David Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:06:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-281171 McFlip or McFlop? McFlip or McFlop?

]]> By: Carl,Mesa,AZ. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-281141 Carl,Mesa,AZ. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:02:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-281141 I live in Arizona and I know of John McCain first hand. He is a war hero ,o.k. I will give him that. I was in that war also. However I would not vote John McCain for dog catcher. John McCain is a traitor to the American people. Why,because is for AMNESTY for the millions of illegal aliens that are in this country and he was a co sponsor along with Ted Kennedy(D) of the failed ILLEGAL ALIEN REFORM ACT last year. My vote in the Arizona primary will be for Mitt Romney. I live in Arizona and I know of John McCain first hand.
He is a war hero ,o.k. I will give him that.
I was in that war also.
However I would not vote John McCain for dog catcher.
John McCain is a traitor to the American people.
Why,because is for AMNESTY for the millions of illegal aliens that are in this country and he was a co sponsor along with Ted Kennedy(D) of the failed ILLEGAL ALIEN REFORM ACT last year.
My vote in the Arizona primary will be for Mitt Romney.

]]> By: Jonathan, UT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-280953 Jonathan, UT Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:33:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-280953 Hey CNN? I don't know much about John McCain, but this is good reporting. No spin, and its about something that matters. Kudos to Peter Hamby . Hey CNN? I don't know much about John McCain, but this is good reporting. No spin, and its about something that matters. Kudos to Peter Hamby .

]]> By: Attacks by the Establishment http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-280936 Attacks by the Establishment Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:30:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-280936 ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul says a proposal to raise the federal gasoline tax is the last thing the American people need in a slumping economy. The recommendation comes from a panel made of corporate executives and government bureaucrats commissioned by Congress in the 2005 transportation bill. Congressman Paul was one of nine votes in the House against the bill. “This is a great example of how out of touch big government and big business are with the American people,” Paul said. “With gas at three dollars a gallon and a slowing economy, the last thing we need is a tax increase to be paid by Americans who can least afford it.” Paul called on the other presidential candidates to join him in opposing this and any other tax increase proposals that come down in the future. ### People in the House and Senate like McCain have gotten this country in a mess and only someone like Ron Paul can get us out of it but it will be painful! ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul says a proposal to raise the federal gasoline tax is the last thing the American people need in a slumping economy. The recommendation comes from a panel made of corporate executives and government bureaucrats commissioned by Congress in the 2005 transportation bill. Congressman Paul was one of nine votes in the House against the bill.

“This is a great example of how out of touch big government and big business are with the American people,” Paul said. “With gas at three dollars a gallon and a slowing economy, the last thing we need is a tax increase to be paid by Americans who can least afford it.”

Paul called on the other presidential candidates to join him in opposing this and any other tax increase proposals that come down in the future.

###

People in the House and Senate like McCain have gotten this country in a mess and only someone like Ron Paul can get us out of it but it will be painful!

]]> By: Mario http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-280898 Mario Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:26:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-280898 Well I don't hear Thompson saying anything directly about insane McCain, it just has to be one of his staff, did Fred givehim the go ahead to do it so he wouldn't have to facethat he was directly involved, who knows. Fred and McCain are friends and he won't say anything bad about mcCain, so leave it to the media to blow it out of proportion...just the media trying to get involved in politics and make news. Go Mitt! Well I don't hear Thompson saying anything directly about insane McCain, it just has to be one of his staff, did Fred givehim the go ahead to do it so he wouldn't have to facethat he was directly involved, who knows.

Fred and McCain are friends and he won't say anything bad about mcCain, so leave it to the media to blow it out of proportion...just the media trying to get involved in politics and make news.

Go Mitt!

]]> By: ms http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-280597 ms Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:44:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-280597 rachel lanore January 11, 2008 10:15 pm ET What does all this say about McCain's character? These blurbs are from goggling his wives…. Carol, Cindy… wow… According to the newspaper, McCain returned to Jacksonville in 1973 after more than five years as a prisoner of war to find that his wife was a different person. Carol McCain, once a model, had been badly injured in a car wreck in 1969. The article recounts that her injuries "left her 4 inches shorter and on crutches, and she gained a good deal of weight." By 1979, McCain was concerned that his Naval career was not advancing and pondering his future. He met Cindy Hensley, an attractive 25-year-old woman from a wealthy Arizona family. McCain courted her and married her in May 1980 — a month after getting a divorce. Carol McCain waited for the return of her husband from his Vietnamese captivity for five and a half long years; as McCain idolator David Grann put it in the New Republic, she was "a kind of modern-day Penelope to McCain's Odysseus." She carried her burden with nobility, and resolve, staying faithful to the man she refused to believe she had lost – even in the face of her own tragedy. It was Christmas Eve, 1969, while driving along a snowbound street, that she went crashing into a telephone pole: the impact hurled her through the windshield. She lost her left leg, ruptured her spleen, and went through a long series of agonizingly painful operations. Before the accident, she had been a statuesque beauty who worked as a model; she came out of it with four inches subtracted from her height, broken in body – but not in spirit. Her love for her war hero husband forbade her from letting him know anything of her condition: he knew nothing of the accident, and she refused to write him about it since it would only make his burden heavier. From Justin's website; THE RETURN OF THE INGRATE Any man would be lucky to have such a fierce, unbending love: she stuck by him, agitating for his release, and living for the day of his return. Her devotion was repaid with rejection. He learned of her accident on the plane home, and wasted no time in getting rid of her. He was soon back to his old tricks of playing the field – "just as he had at the Naval Academy," says Grann – and soon sought a divorce. He openly acknowledges that his behavior was solely responsible for the break-up of his marriage, and seems to glory in the macho role while simultaneously professing at least some sense of remorse: "I think she has reason to be bitter," McCain told one interviewer. I think this is going to be a problem again for Him, plus the Keating Five rachel lanore January 11, 2008 10:15 pm ET

What does all this say about McCain's character? These blurbs are from goggling his wives…. Carol, Cindy… wow…

According to the newspaper, McCain returned to Jacksonville in 1973 after more than five years as a prisoner of war to find that his wife was a different person. Carol McCain, once a model, had been badly injured in a car wreck in 1969. The article recounts that her injuries "left her 4 inches shorter and on crutches, and she gained a good deal of weight."
By 1979, McCain was concerned that his Naval career was not advancing and pondering his future. He met Cindy Hensley, an attractive 25-year-old woman from a wealthy Arizona family. McCain courted her and married her in May 1980 — a month after getting a divorce.
Carol McCain waited for the return of her husband from his Vietnamese captivity for five and a half long years; as McCain idolator David Grann put it in the New Republic, she was "a kind of modern-day Penelope to McCain's Odysseus." She carried her burden with nobility, and resolve, staying faithful to the man she refused to believe she had lost – even in the face of her own tragedy. It was Christmas Eve, 1969, while driving along a snowbound street, that she went crashing into a telephone pole: the impact hurled her through the windshield. She lost her left leg, ruptured her spleen, and went through a long series of agonizingly painful operations. Before the accident, she had been a statuesque beauty who worked as a model; she came out of it with four inches subtracted from her height, broken in body – but not in spirit. Her love for her war hero husband forbade her from letting him know anything of her condition: he knew nothing of the accident, and she refused to write him about it since it would only make his burden heavier.

From Justin's website;
THE RETURN OF THE INGRATE
Any man would be lucky to have such a fierce, unbending love: she stuck by him, agitating for his release, and living for the day of his return. Her devotion was repaid with rejection. He learned of her accident on the plane home, and wasted no time in getting rid of her. He was soon back to his old tricks of playing the field – "just as he had at the Naval Academy," says Grann – and soon sought a divorce. He openly acknowledges that his behavior was solely responsible for the break-up of his marriage, and seems to glory in the macho role while simultaneously professing at least some sense of remorse: "I think she has reason to be bitter," McCain told one interviewer.

I think this is going to be a problem again for Him, plus the Keating Five

]]> By: Val Davydov, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-280476 Val Davydov, MA Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:28:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-280476 One more thing. Mr. Righteous (Huck) said that he doesn't believe in running negative campaings attacking other candidates and now he is doing exactly that - and he is doing that to his own buddy. How very sad. One more thing. Mr. Righteous (Huck) said that he doesn't believe in running negative campaings attacking other candidates and now he is doing exactly that – and he is doing that to his own buddy. How very sad.

]]> By: John G, New York, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-280284 John G, New York, NY Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:02:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-280284 To hmmmmm, 1) Your argument regarding the electoral college doesn't hold water. Only in highly unusual situations in our history has the popular vote of the nation been different from the outcome of the votes that were cast in the electoral college (the most recent was Gore in '00). While it may be the electoral equivalent to tonsils (it might have had a purpose at one time - but is relatively useless now), IN NO WAY DOES THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE DIMINISH THE INFLUENCE OF YOUR VOTE. 2) Please stop confusing the role of primaries with the role of a general election. The role of the primaries is to provide a means by which a PARTY selects its candidate for office. Parties are not government bodies and, while they are regulated by the government, they are accountable first and foremost to their own members. So, if you want to be part of the selection process for a candidate, I'd suggest that you get active in the party that you most support. At the end of the day, you can vote for whoever you want in November - including anyone who might not have won nomination by their party. To hmmmmm,

1) Your argument regarding the electoral college doesn't hold water. Only in highly unusual situations in our history has the popular vote of the nation been different from the outcome of the votes that were cast in the electoral college (the most recent was Gore in '00). While it may be the electoral equivalent to tonsils (it might have had a purpose at one time – but is relatively useless now), IN NO WAY DOES THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE DIMINISH THE INFLUENCE OF YOUR VOTE.

2) Please stop confusing the role of primaries with the role of a general election. The role of the primaries is to provide a means by which a PARTY selects its candidate for office. Parties are not government bodies and, while they are regulated by the government, they are accountable first and foremost to their own members. So, if you want to be part of the selection process for a candidate, I'd suggest that you get active in the party that you most support.

At the end of the day, you can vote for whoever you want in November – including anyone who might not have won nomination by their party.

]]> By: Anon, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-280216 Anon, VA Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:54:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-280216 david W. Lewis Houston Tx January 17, 2008 9:33 am ET To Romney staffer: The quote is not from Hamlet, doofus, it's from MacBeth ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sorry, David - you're mistaken. Careful throwing about those names; you don't want one coming back your way (& no, I'm not sending it to you). The quote is paraphrased from Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 2: Gertrude: "The lady doth protest too much, methinks." (Feel free to look it up) david W. Lewis Houston Tx January 17, 2008 9:33 am ET

To Romney staffer: The quote is not from Hamlet, doofus, it's from MacBeth
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Sorry, David – you're mistaken. Careful throwing about those names; you don't want one coming back your way (& no, I'm not sending it to you).

The quote is paraphrased from Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 2:

Gertrude: "The lady doth protest too much, methinks."

(Feel free to look it up)

]]> By: David, Oregon City http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-280097 David, Oregon City Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:38:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-280097 Ley's agree, Mccain can't win his party's vote. Then what? I have been listening to the Upper Class media today and for weeks talking about another gentleman from Hope. Most of the commentators agree the "bunker mentality" is a general election discussion Huckabee is moving toward. In truth Bush must be listening of late for he is beginning to move toward such a policy of talking to world leaders even our enemies the Foreign policy position Huckabee advocates in the article. Huckabee is a rare Republican that thinks using both sides of his brain and sees "green" cares about broken humanity and is endorsed by the NEA. He is a Republican cut of a different clothe that social conservatives, moderates and actually even some liberals can and will support! The elite and establishment Republicans despise Huckabee’s broken humanity policy and are praying the great fish (not a trout) of the bible will swallow him in the Republican primary sea! They mostly care about their money or selfishly the borders within their own habitation! The more they pray their Pharisaical prayers and preach their negative messages and God knows they are coming out of the woodwork the higher Mike goes in the Polls. I must say I am amused! There are even some right wing Arkansas Legislative Republicans that supported a policy which would allow migrant children to suffer or even possible die rather than provide for them medicine. They add to their position of closing the border (which Huckabee supports) an additional policy of not providing medication, or feeding the poor. They preach this policy as if it is from Jesus’s teachings. I am not sure what bible they have been reading. I have not found that policy in mine. The one I own and the one Mother Teresa read states “suffer the little children to come unto me”. I guess the Pharisaical Republicans have added to their bible we must ask what country the children come from and we must look at the color of their skin and if they are not “white American” they are illegal or different and we must not help them. You are right Governor Mike we are a better Country than that. Even Michael Moore is more right on this position than the right wing Pharisaical Republican Legislators fighting Mike Huckabee’s broken humanity policy that gives a human touch to Government. I recall in a debate some years back when a Democrat said to a Republican candidate called Dan something to the effect “you are no John F. Kennedy”. Hmm, I think the press is finally getting it that Mike Huckabee is no Pat Robinson. Elect ability? Huckabee beat the Clinton machine in Arkansas four times so I’ll let you answer that. Ed Rollins Reagan’s Architect and now Mike’s still likes donuts and booze and may be getting older and balder but his memory is still good and I think he’s got one more winning campaign in him. Ed remembered Democrats prayed for the Republican nomination of B rated movie star and eventual Governor Ronnie Reagan in 1980 and their prayers were answered. I guess they forgot to pray about the general election for Reagan won with a landslide. I read a few days ago a headline on Drudge and elsewhere the Democrats were again in a “silent” prayer mode for another “B rated star” guy in this case the “Mike” guy called Huckabee who they want to be the Republican nominee. They better be careful what they pray for because he is clothed in the same clothe as Reagan a “Great Communicator and Chief”! I wonder if their prayers will be answered again. Yes we agree with Mike “Jesus is to smart to run for office” and let us add to take sides but I do look forward to watching those old rerun movies with a B star actor replaced by a “Mike” guy. Ley's agree, Mccain can't win his party's vote. Then what? I have been listening to the Upper Class media today and for weeks talking about another gentleman from Hope. Most of the commentators agree the "bunker mentality" is a general election discussion Huckabee is moving toward. In truth Bush must be listening of late for he is beginning to move toward such a policy of talking to world leaders even our enemies the Foreign policy position Huckabee advocates in the article. Huckabee is a rare Republican that thinks using both sides of his brain and sees "green" cares about broken humanity and is endorsed by the NEA. He is a Republican cut of a different clothe that social conservatives, moderates and actually even some liberals can and will support! The elite and establishment Republicans despise Huckabee’s broken humanity policy and are praying the great fish (not a trout) of the bible will swallow him in the Republican primary sea! They mostly care about their money or selfishly the borders within their own habitation! The more they pray their Pharisaical prayers and preach their negative messages and God knows they are coming out of the woodwork the higher Mike goes in the Polls. I must say I am amused! There are even some right wing Arkansas Legislative Republicans that supported a policy which would allow migrant children to suffer or even possible die rather than provide for them medicine. They add to their position of closing the border (which Huckabee supports) an additional policy of not providing medication, or feeding the poor. They preach this policy as if it is from Jesus’s teachings. I am not sure what bible they have been reading. I have not found that policy in mine. The one I own and the one Mother Teresa read states “suffer the little children to come unto me”. I guess the Pharisaical Republicans have added to their bible we must ask what country the children come from and we must look at the color of their skin and if they are not “white American” they are illegal or different and we must not help them. You are right Governor Mike we are a better Country than that. Even Michael Moore is more right on this position than the right wing Pharisaical Republican Legislators fighting Mike Huckabee’s broken humanity policy that gives a human touch to Government.
I recall in a debate some years back when a Democrat said to a Republican candidate called Dan something to the effect “you are no John F. Kennedy”. Hmm, I think the press is finally getting it that Mike Huckabee is no Pat Robinson. Elect ability? Huckabee beat the Clinton machine in Arkansas four times so I’ll let you answer that. Ed Rollins Reagan’s Architect and now Mike’s still likes donuts and booze and may be getting older and balder but his memory is still good and I think he’s got one more winning campaign in him. Ed remembered Democrats prayed for the Republican nomination of B rated movie star and eventual Governor Ronnie Reagan in 1980 and their prayers were answered. I guess they forgot to pray about the general election for Reagan won with a landslide. I read a few days ago a headline on Drudge and elsewhere the Democrats were again in a “silent” prayer mode for another “B rated star” guy in this case the “Mike” guy called Huckabee who they want to be the Republican nominee. They better be careful what they pray for because he is clothed in the same clothe as Reagan a “Great Communicator and Chief”! I wonder if their prayers will be answered again. Yes we agree with Mike “Jesus is to smart to run for office” and let us add to take sides but I do look forward to watching those old rerun movies with a B star actor replaced by a “Mike” guy.

]]> By: Val Davydov, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-279903 Val Davydov, MA Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:17:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-279903 Carrie, What does "no dought" mean? And yeah, I admire McCain for his service to our country - he is a true hero in my book - but it will be a HUGE mistake if he gets Republican nomination. Reasons why: McCain's opposition to Marriage Amendement, The Gang of 14, McCain-Feingold, McCain-Kennedy Immigration Amnesty Bill, and his opposition to Bush tax cuts. McCain is more liberal and conservative and Republicans will not vote for him in general. Sorry. Carrie,

What does "no dought" mean?

And yeah, I admire McCain for his service to our country – he is a true hero in my book – but it will be a HUGE mistake if he gets Republican nomination. Reasons why: McCain's opposition to Marriage Amendement, The Gang of 14, McCain-Feingold, McCain-Kennedy Immigration Amnesty Bill, and his opposition to Bush tax cuts. McCain is more liberal and conservative and Republicans will not vote for him in general. Sorry.

]]> By: Bill - Columbia MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-279771 Bill - Columbia MD Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:02:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-279771 The more folks attack McCain, the firmer my support of his candidacy. Usually when you're as hated as Senator McCain, that means you're probably doing something right. Given how the way many people adversely react to his principaled stand on so many issues, I really don't think this country deserves his leadership. It can settle for something less. The more folks attack McCain, the firmer my support of his candidacy. Usually when you're as hated as Senator McCain, that means you're probably doing something right. Given how the way many people adversely react to his principaled stand on so many issues, I really don't think this country deserves his leadership. It can settle for something less.

]]> By: Barbarossa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-279666 Barbarossa Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:50:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-279666 Wow McCain is still reeling from being emasculated by Bush and his dirty tactician, Rove. It is pretty ironic that the biggest draft dodger of our time (BUSH) ended up emasculating two Vietnam vets (McCain and Kerry) and then has no qualms about sending thousands of troops into a war founded on lies so that his family can get even richer in the oil business. To top it all off he has not made any move to help returning Iraq vets to get over their traumatic experiences - some of them need help. The Republican party is really the party for the veteran - NOT!! It is evident by whom they have selected to represent them. John McCain really lost my respect when he sat down to take the trash that Bush threw at him. He should have been stronger to buck the Bush administration and its policy of lies. Wow McCain is still reeling from being emasculated by Bush and his dirty tactician, Rove. It is pretty ironic that the biggest draft dodger of our time (BUSH) ended up emasculating two Vietnam vets (McCain and Kerry) and then has no qualms about sending thousands of troops into a war founded on lies so that his family can get even richer in the oil business. To top it all off he has not made any move to help returning Iraq vets to get over their traumatic experiences – some of them need help. The Republican party is really the party for the veteran – NOT!! It is evident by whom they have selected to represent them.

John McCain really lost my respect when he sat down to take the trash that Bush threw at him. He should have been stronger to buck the Bush administration and its policy of lies.

]]> By: Cat, Costa Mesa, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-279593 Cat, Costa Mesa, CA Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:42:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-279593 Hey david W. Lewis Houston Tx, Check your facts! Hamlet Act 3, scene 2 "The lady doth protest too much, methinks." Who's the "Doofus" now? Hey david W. Lewis Houston Tx,

Check your facts!

Hamlet Act 3, scene 2
"The lady doth protest too much, methinks."

Who's the "Doofus" now?

]]> By: CC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-279063 CC Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:35:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-279063 Huck does like to do the spin job on LOTS of things he HAS done in the past and is STILL doing on the campaign trail! He's a SLICK, MANIPULATIVE guy with a comfortable exterior. I sure hope South Carolinans don't vote for him because he is a Baptist preacher. This country has got to have someone with REAL businessworld experience and a real education! Please don't vote for religion....or for an entertaining fellow....when we NEED a statesman in the White House! Huck does like to do the spin job on LOTS of things he HAS done in the past and is STILL doing on the campaign trail! He's a SLICK, MANIPULATIVE guy with a comfortable exterior. I sure hope South Carolinans don't vote for him because he is a Baptist preacher. This country has got to have someone with REAL businessworld experience and a real education! Please don't vote for religion....or for an entertaining fellow....when we NEED a statesman in the White House!

]]> By: Steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-279039 Steve Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:33:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-279039 Truth squad? Give me a break.I'd call it the "spin" squad. McCain is just lucky the media has been so nice to him. His record is far from squeaky clean. I'm sick of the McCain-loving media rhetoric, painting McCain as the "real" candidate, the "straight-talker" and Romney as the "fake", the "phony", "pandering" to voters. It is absolute hogwash! Romney is the most real and capable candidate, and that fact has the media and the dems scarred stiff. Romney can win this thing. McCain has flip-flopped numerous times, he even flip-flopped on his first wife. Now he is crying out as the 'victim', that is far from "straight talk". Truth squad? Give me a break.I'd call it the "spin" squad. McCain is just lucky the media has been so nice to him. His record is far from squeaky clean. I'm sick of the McCain-loving media rhetoric, painting McCain as the "real" candidate, the "straight-talker" and Romney as the "fake", the "phony", "pandering" to voters. It is absolute hogwash! Romney is the most real and capable candidate, and that fact has the media and the dems scarred stiff. Romney can win this thing. McCain has flip-flopped numerous times, he even flip-flopped on his first wife. Now he is crying out as the 'victim', that is far from "straight talk".

]]> By: rodlang http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278974 rodlang Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:24:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278974 Does good ole Huck still want to replace the Constitution with the Bible...does Thompson even have a pulse? Does good ole Huck still want to replace the Constitution with the Bible...does Thompson even have a pulse?

]]> By: Dan in TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278953 Dan in TX Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:20:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278953 Huckabee's campaign says: “The free pass for McCain is over. The next few days in South Carolina will be rough and tumble. Although we will continue to take the high road..." I like the disclaimer that precedes what will become the attack ad. Yes, OK for Huck to do it as long as he says it's something else. Huckabee's campaign says: “The free pass for McCain is over. The next few days in South Carolina will be rough and tumble. Although we will continue to take the high road..."

I like the disclaimer that precedes what will become the attack ad. Yes, OK for Huck to do it as long as he says it's something else.

]]> By: Wilberto Jimenez, Monmot, MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278925 Wilberto Jimenez, Monmot, MD Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:15:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278925 So ? This isn't surprising. McCain's a liberal Republican trying to use every weapon at his disposal to look appealing in a VERY conservative state. McCain didn't lose the 2000 primary because of South Carolina, he lost it because G.W. Bush ran a slicker campaign and was more attractive to SC voters. McCain's strength is in appealing to liberals. If he finishes in the Top-3 with 15% of the vote, it'll be enough of a success. So ? This isn't surprising. McCain's a liberal Republican trying to use every weapon at his disposal to look appealing in a VERY conservative state. McCain didn't lose the 2000 primary because of South Carolina, he lost it because G.W. Bush ran a slicker campaign and was more attractive to SC voters. McCain's strength is in appealing to liberals. If he finishes in the Top-3 with 15% of the vote, it'll be enough of a success.

]]> By: AJ, Iowa City, IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278892 AJ, Iowa City, IA Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:09:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278892 "SOUL PATROL!!!" "SOUL PATROL!!!"

]]> By: hmmm...OKLAHOMA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278835 hmmm...OKLAHOMA Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:00:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278835 I believe that the voting system in this country is fatally flawed. Delegates, just as the Electoral College, really serve to rob the majority of American people of what <i>they actually want</i>. Although, often times, the people in both of these electing parties will go with the candidate of their states' choice, they also have the option not cast a vote for their states' decision on a candidate. Yes, they may face possible penalties from the people (ie. not being re-elected), but the damage is still done if their decision translates into either a party nomination or a presidential win. Honestly, I wonder why this isn't reported on more often...the media tends to "over-hype" the importance of the average person's vote in the race, rather than pointing out that no matter the outcome of the race, the American people lose every time. I call the the voting process "rigged for the establishment." Our people don't choose the president, our government does. I believe that the voting system in this country is fatally flawed. Delegates, just as the Electoral College, really serve to rob the majority of American people of what they actually want. Although, often times, the people in both of these electing parties will go with the candidate of their states' choice, they also have the option not cast a vote for their states' decision on a candidate. Yes, they may face possible penalties from the people (ie. not being re-elected), but the damage is still done if their decision translates into either a party nomination or a presidential win. Honestly, I wonder why this isn't reported on more often...the media tends to "over-hype" the importance of the average person's vote in the race, rather than pointing out that no matter the outcome of the race, the American people lose every time. I call the the voting process "rigged for the establishment." Our people don't choose the president, our government does.

]]> By: Mccain Supporter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278818 Mccain Supporter Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:58:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278818 John Mccain is the best one for the job bar none!! John Mccain is the best one for the job bar none!!

]]> By: Jenny, Paxton, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278801 Jenny, Paxton, MA Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:55:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278801 People, go to the candidates websites, read about their plans and ideas, and ask your own questions for their own answers!!!!!! stop waisting your time on the corporate mass media!!!!!!!!!!!! CNN is part of the problem, not solution!!!!!!!!!! People, go to the candidates websites, read about their plans and ideas, and ask your own questions for their own answers!!!!!! stop waisting your time on the corporate mass media!!!!!!!!!!!! CNN is part of the problem, not solution!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Jenny, Paxton, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278797 Jenny, Paxton, MA Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:53:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278797 CNN, does it ever occur to you that you NEVER report on any substance of any import?????????? CNN, does it ever occur to you that you NEVER report on any substance of any import??????????

]]> By: S.B. Stein E.B. NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278780 S.B. Stein E.B. NJ Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:50:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278780 Well, I hope that all of the voters in South Carolina vote first of all. When it comes who to vote for, the voters need to look at all the issues, even the ones that don't matter to them. After all the candidates have been reviewed, the voters need to weigh all the issues and then make their decision based on that. Well, I hope that all of the voters in South Carolina vote first of all. When it comes who to vote for, the voters need to look at all the issues, even the ones that don't matter to them. After all the candidates have been reviewed, the voters need to weigh all the issues and then make their decision based on that.

]]> By: Nick, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278725 Nick, Texas Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:38:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278725 It's becoming clearer and clearer that the only victim in this year's president election is the average American citizen. Candidates - just save yourself the time and stop flinging mud. We loathe you all equally at this point. It's becoming clearer and clearer that the only victim in this year's president election is the average American citizen. Candidates – just save yourself the time and stop flinging mud. We loathe you all equally at this point.

]]> By: Sensible Cape Coral Fl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278712 Sensible Cape Coral Fl Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:35:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278712 If McCain is nominated, special attention mu st be given to the choice of VP. He is not a young man and does have a history of skin cancer. If McCain is nominated, special attention mu st be given to the choice of VP. He is not a young man and does have a history of skin cancer.

]]> By: Annette http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278687 Annette Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:28:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278687 McCain is a "has-been" who has done NOTHING positive while he has been a senator. He has lived off the taxpayer's (quite well) and is owed nothing. I don't know why people would want to elect any senator who has been/is a member of the senate. If they could have been part of the solution, why haven't they already done so? What changes if they get a better seat? Listen closely to waht all the candidates are saying...just what we want to hear...once they figure out what that is! Go Mitt! At least he has a PROVEN track record of making sound judgement resulting in positive progress towards a goal! McCain is a "has-been" who has done NOTHING positive while he has been a senator. He has lived off the taxpayer's (quite well) and is owed nothing. I don't know why people would want to elect any senator who has been/is a member of the senate. If they could have been part of the solution, why haven't they already done so? What changes if they get a better seat? Listen closely to waht all the candidates are saying...just what we want to hear...once they figure out what that is! Go Mitt! At least he has a PROVEN track record of making sound judgement resulting in positive progress towards a goal!

]]> By: John G, New York, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278654 John G, New York, NY Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:22:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278654 Gee....for the party that dished out the Swift Boaters, they whine a lot when the same methods are applied to them. What crybabies. Gee....for the party that dished out the Swift Boaters, they whine a lot when the same methods are applied to them.

What crybabies.

]]> By: Joe, Boston http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278652 Joe, Boston Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:21:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278652 Fred Thompson is still in the race? What a joker! Fred Thompson is still in the race? What a joker!

]]> By: George, Billerica, Mass. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278650 George, Billerica, Mass. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:20:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278650 Gotta love the Republicans, who just can't stomach McCain because he's too liberal for them. All this could backfire on Huckabee, Thompson, AND McCain. Watch for Romney to come in a "surprise" second place. Gotta love the Republicans, who just can't stomach McCain because he's too liberal for them. All this could backfire on Huckabee, Thompson, AND McCain. Watch for Romney to come in a "surprise" second place.

]]> By: Ralph http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278648 Ralph Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:20:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278648 You have it wrong, Obama is the front runner in the Playing the Victim Campaign. McCain's campaign is being conducted with integrity and honor. You have it wrong, Obama is the front runner in the Playing the Victim Campaign.
McCain's campaign is being conducted with integrity and honor.

]]> By: David, Oregon City http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278625 David, Oregon City Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:14:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278625 WOW,, John McCain and “Gubber” Gram, was considered a treat six months ago to the Republican party and unliked by most conservatives for their liberal work in the Senate. Most conservatives will remember McCain’s “gang of 14” and who wrote the McCain - Feingold bill! No way Jose! WOW,, John McCain and “Gubber” Gram, was considered a treat six months ago to the Republican party and unliked by most conservatives for their liberal work in the Senate. Most conservatives will remember McCain’s “gang of 14” and who wrote the McCain – Feingold bill! No way Jose!

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278591 Anonymous Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:07:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278591 If I were him, I would be overly cautious too. If he didn't, he would be attacked for making the same mistakes as in 2000 and being weak. If I were him, I would be overly cautious too. If he didn't, he would be attacked for making the same mistakes as in 2000 and being weak.

]]> By: Mary R. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278548 Mary R. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:58:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278548 The elite and media have one thing in common this season. Calling Mike Huckabee a populist and baptist preacher. They rarely mention that he was a two term govenor of Arkansas unless it's tied with painting his record as if he were a democrat. They cry out "He wears his religion on his sleeve. Watch Out! Watch Out!" Like the cockroach who scatters in the light, so is their warnings to thier own kind. It's not religion that scares them but rather that their deeds may be exposed. Government is ordained to be the protector of the exploited. The elite and media have one thing in common this season. Calling Mike Huckabee a populist and baptist preacher. They rarely mention that he was a two term govenor of Arkansas unless it's tied with painting his record as if he were a democrat. They cry out "He wears his religion on his sleeve. Watch Out! Watch Out!" Like the cockroach who scatters in the light, so is their warnings to thier own kind. It's not religion that scares them but rather that their deeds may be exposed. Government is ordained to be the protector of the exploited.

]]> By: bob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278534 bob Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:53:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278534 This McCain has a screw loose!! This McCain has a screw loose!!

]]> By: Patty D. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278512 Patty D. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:49:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278512 Get ready folks! The swiftboaters are going to attack everyone! These are the guys that made George Bush look good and John Kerry look bad! I can't believe they pulled that off. These guys have no morals. I think I'll turn of my T.V. the entire month of Nov. 2008 Get ready folks! The swiftboaters are going to attack everyone! These are the guys that made George Bush look good and John Kerry look bad! I can't believe they pulled that off. These guys have no morals. I think I'll turn of my T.V. the entire month of Nov. 2008

]]> By: Ben http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278481 Ben Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:40:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278481 Huckabee has been attacked far more than McCain. Go Mike! Huckabee has been attacked far more than McCain. Go Mike!

]]> By: Robert Bell http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278473 Robert Bell Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:38:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278473 "Oh so John is taking a page from Hillary and, when the going gets tough, he's a victim of something or other…" Oh, I don't know. I think John McCain has faced tougher things in his life than Fred Thompson or Hillary Clinton. This is the guy - a real war hero - whose reputation was trashed by draft-dodging George W. Bush in the last election. You can't blame him for taking pre-emptive measures against swift-boating. (And despite all that, he was still loyal to his party and his party's nominee when GW won the nomination). Let's not sink an honorable man in view of these marginal clowns this time around, OK? I mean, a TV actor? The fundamentalist preacher? The liberal Mormon? The failed mayor of New York? Why are we even talking about these other folks? I am sure they are nice men and all, but hardly Presidential timber. I see only one President in this group. John McCain. "Oh so John is taking a page from Hillary and, when the going gets tough, he's a victim of something or other…"

Oh, I don't know. I think John McCain has faced tougher things in his life than Fred Thompson or Hillary Clinton.

This is the guy – a real war hero – whose reputation was trashed by draft-dodging George W. Bush in the last election. You can't blame him for taking pre-emptive measures against swift-boating.

(And despite all that, he was still loyal to his party and his party's nominee when GW won the nomination).

Let's not sink an honorable man in view of these marginal clowns this time around, OK?

I mean, a TV actor?

The fundamentalist preacher?

The liberal Mormon?

The failed mayor of New York?

Why are we even talking about these other folks? I am sure they are nice men and all, but hardly Presidential timber.

I see only one President in this group. John McCain.

]]> By: david W. Lewis Houston Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278458 david W. Lewis Houston Tx Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:33:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278458 To Romney staffer: The quote is not from Hamlet, doofus, it's from MacBeth To Romney staffer: The quote is not from Hamlet, doofus, it's from MacBeth

]]> By: Attacks by the Establishment http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278418 Attacks by the Establishment Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:17:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278418 McCain will not win South Carolina because he has attacked Southern Heritage! Southerers support the 10th Amendment just as the media supports the 1st Amendment. Southerners are already attacked by special laws such as so called civil rights and voting rights laws as well as other laws aimed directly at the people of the South. McCain would only increase the abuse and mistreatment of the people in Dixie with his anti-south views. There are only two conservative candidates who understand the 10th Amendment and true history of the fight for independence by the Confederate States of America and Ron Paul is one of them. When the tyrant Lincoln's own Supreme Court Justice was asked what would happen if a trial was held for then President Jefferson Davis, he replied that the North would lose that argument and the court case against Davis and the South based on the 10th Amendment which allows States to succeed. (only if you have men and power to do so as Lincoln told people in 1861). Little did Lincoln know that the man South Carolin will celebrate this Saturday on his birthday, General Robert E. Lee, would whip their butts for four long years until the South ran out of men and arms and could no longer match in numbers the yankee recruits from overseas! McCain will not win South Carolina because he has attacked Southern Heritage!

Southerers support the 10th Amendment just as the media supports the 1st Amendment. Southerners are already attacked by special laws such as so called civil rights and voting rights laws as well as other laws aimed directly at the people of the South. McCain would only increase the abuse and mistreatment of the people in Dixie with his anti-south views.

There are only two conservative candidates who understand the 10th Amendment and true history of the fight for independence by the Confederate States of America and Ron Paul is one of them. When the tyrant Lincoln's own Supreme Court Justice was asked what would happen if a trial was held for then President Jefferson Davis, he replied that the North would lose that argument and the court case against Davis and the South based on the 10th Amendment which allows States to succeed. (only if you have men and power to do so as Lincoln told people in 1861). Little did Lincoln know that the man South Carolin will celebrate this Saturday on his birthday, General Robert E. Lee, would whip their butts for four long years until the South ran out of men and arms and could no longer match in numbers the yankee recruits from overseas!

]]> By: Mary, Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278411 Mary, Michigan Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:14:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278411 If any of you can remember all the way back to the 2000 presidential race, you'll know why the McCain camp is acting in defense the way it is. Then candidate George W. Bush (Rove) and the Republican establishment who annointed him went on an all out public ambush on McCain. It was disgusting (and I'm not even a McCain supporter). Now, guess what? The "swiftboating" has already begun in SC again, with a group of "veterans against McCain" claiming that McCain gave the enemy information while he was held prisoner and beaten for five years in Vietnam. If any of you can remember all the way back to the 2000 presidential race, you'll know why the McCain camp is acting in defense the way it is.

Then candidate George W. Bush (Rove) and the Republican establishment who annointed him went on an all out public ambush on McCain. It was disgusting (and I'm not even a McCain supporter).

Now, guess what? The "swiftboating" has already begun in SC again, with a group of "veterans against McCain" claiming that McCain gave the enemy information while he was held prisoner and beaten for five years in Vietnam.

]]> By: David http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278402 David Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:10:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/rival-strategists-accuse-mccain-camp-of-playing-the-victim/#comment-278402 Why now ? He could have played the maverick role in 2000, and fought back against the ugliness of the Rove machine. Why now ? He could have played the maverick role in 2000, and fought back against the ugliness of the Rove machine.

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