January 20, 2008
Posted: 08:30 PM ET
Norris is hosting a fundraiser for Huckabee at his Texas ranch.
Norris is hosting a fundraiser for Huckabee at his Texas ranch.

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Chuck Norris brought his tough-guy approach to the campaign trail Sunday, taking aim at John McCain's age and suggesting the Arizona senator might not last even a single term.

Norris, an ardent supporter of Mike Huckabee, told reporters he believes serving as president accelerates the aging process 3-to-1.

"If John takes over the presidency at 72 and he ages 3-to-1, how old will he be in four years? Eighty-four years old — and can he handle that kind of pressure in that job?" Norris said, as Huckabee looked on.

"That's why I didn't pick John to support, because I'm just afraid the vice president will wind up taking over his job within that four-year presidency," added the action star.

Huckabee himself avoided offering his own opinion on whether McCain is fit for the presidency, saying "Only John McCain and his hair dresser know for sure."

Norris, who has been at Huckabee's side for weeks as the former Arkansas governor campaigns for the presidency, is hosting a fundraiser for the Republican White House hopeful at his Texas ranch Sunday.

– CNN's Eric Fiegel and Alexander Mooney

Filed under: Chuck Norris • Mike Huckabee


Jen Cedar Falls, IA   January 20th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

I've been saying this for months, too. At 72, ANYONE is too old to start this job!

McCain is flat-out too old, no matter how you slice it and dice it. His policy ideas, his war plans, his economic plans, his immigration flip/flop plans.

You simply cannot look at George W Bush and see how fast he's aged under this stressful job (as did Bill Clinton) and believe that John McCain at 72-76 would be able to hold down that job successfully for 4 years. You KNOW he couldn't for 8 years and THAT is one solid reason to NOT vote McCain. You can't reverse age.

Huckabee isn't too old, but he isn't Presidential or intelligent enough. Period. We need a President of the United States, not a Pastor at the pulpit or comedian on a stage.

Look into Romney, if you're smart enough to. He's the best candidate with the most integrity, has the best plans, the best experience, the largest & best family, and is clearly the best communicator of any of them.

James Izzard   January 20th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

This world and this network has reached a new low when it depends on the political advice of Chuck Norris. It is proof of the free ride that Huckabee is getting.

How about this, James Izzard says that Mike Huckabee is too stupid and idiotic to be president.

B   January 20th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Mr. John “ITS NOT AMNESTY, THEY HAVE TO PAY A SMALL FINE” McCain could never win the Presidency.

The media is doing its best to help the Democrats via John McCain. The Democrats would love to see a John McCain nomination

A vote for McCain or Huckabee is a vote for the Democrats and economic failure.

Yousuf-NY   January 20th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

John McCain is more like George Bush, and Americans definitely don't need that kind of president. Also, McCain is 72 YEARS OLDDDD…it would be obsurd to have a president who will be againg insanely, 72 would seem more like 80 in about two years….THAT IS NOT WHAT AMERICA NEEDs. Lets be realistic here, we might be going to war with IRAN ( thanks to idiot bush), do we need 80 year old McCain making a decision for us? I DONT THINK SO….Hillary/Obama ticket….

Tiffany   January 20th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

I'm glad they think they're so clever & funny. A reminder to them that Ronald Reagan was 70 when elected. Not a McCain supporter but am tired of Huckabee's dirty & cheep shot politics.

Bob   January 20th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

I don't agree with Chuck Norris on very much but this time I'd have to say I agree with him totally.
I really liked John McCain in the Primaries for the 2000′ Republican Nomination and wished that he hadn't beaten George Bush for the Nomination but now his time in my opinion and I guess in Chuck Norris's too has come and gone.

By the way I still would have voted for Al Gore in the General Election but my suspicion is McCain would have beaten Gore pretty soundly with the Independent's Vote and we would have never had to go through the Crap in Florida or needed the Supreme court to intervene in making the Choice as to who was going to represent the Voters of this country as President.

The Court in my opinion "screwed up" that decision "Big Time".

EB Rideou,t Gorgia   January 20th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

If Mike Huckabee thinks this dimwit adds anything to his chances of winning, he needs some serious counseling.

Chuck Norris, or anyone as obnoxious, just takes away from a candidate's credibility.

JoeBrown   January 20th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Amen! I'm glad someone said it….

adam m   January 20th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Chuck Norris is only 4 years younger than McCain.

arfisher, Midlothian, VA   January 20th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

Nice
Optimistic
Above Board
Christian Campaign

"a civil and a good and a decent campaign."

ckhagen   January 20th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

what an idiot. I hope Chuck keeps it up… sounds like a good ol' big mouthed way to lose it for his buddy. I don't like McCain either, but that's just low…

james   January 20th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

funny !!!

Ray   January 20th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Who is this guy? All I see it teeth?

Democratvi   January 20th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

he's too old

MJMotley   January 20th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

What an uninformed moron(Chuck), intimating that in his 3to1 presidenctial aging theory that he thinks it probable that McCain could'nt survive a full term or until age 75/84. He apparently is completely unaware that Mama McCain's mental faculties are twice as acute as his appparently are, and shes' an amazingly spry and physically active 98 years old and may outlive Chuck himself by all appearances. His support of the Huckster not with-standing, the Chuckster should stick to breaking boards with his head, as that appears to be what it is most qualified for.

RAMBO McCain   January 20th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Rambo McCain maybe old but he can still push the launch button on a nuclear weapon.

Hucabee and McCain are so in love they compilment each other all the time.

McCain and Huckabee have a secret agreement a backroom deal to work together not attacking each other, but going after economey Romney and I did nothing before 911 Rudy.

Robbie   January 20th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

I find it funny that someone that was born in March 1940 is calling someone born in August 1938 - "too old". So that must mean that Norris is also 'too old' to be considered a reliable source of anything?

Dan Kramer   January 20th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Other than making some terrible B movies, who cares what him and the bible thumper think. John McCain is a real hero, not a movie hero. I'm not a McCain supporter for the Presidency, but this comment was way off base.

Terry   January 20th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Reagan was 69 when he won the presidency and nearly 78 when he left office. AND McCain is much tougher–not to mention a true uniter, working with Republicans AND Democrats, something this country hasn't seen in years–than Reagan ever thought of being.

Huckabee should have taken control of the situation and put a stop to Norris's age-discrimination rhetoric. I wish actors, musicians, etc. would keep their mouths shut when it comes to politics. Don't they realize they alienate half their fan base when they say such stupid things?

Brian   January 20th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Hmm…Sounds like age discrimination. Too bad. I used to think Chuck was cool.

bob   January 20th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

BOB II
I THINK THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES WILL SOLVE YOUR
AGE CONCERNS

Nancy Dority   January 20th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

You know John McCain may be 71 and to my recollection we have had other presidents who were just as aged or for a better liking to words, seasoned from living life, such as Reagan. However to underestimate "wisdon" obtained by age and knowing wisdon can enable or empower you, could very well be the ticket that gets you elected. It would not be the first time that wisdom was the ingedient that was needed to address the issues facing our nation today. I suspect the voters are going to identify the wisdom that John McCain has obtained and take that under consideration when choosing their next president. I know I'm going to take that consideration under advisement and select my candidate wisely.

Nancy Dority

Jenny, Paxton, MA   January 20th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Huck and Mccain are both good guys, no they are not perfect but good guys… KEEP GOING HUCK ALL THE WAY to the general election. i know lots of democrats who will vote for you!

pssst. let's keep them going and help them eat each other's lunch.

randy, st. louis, mo   January 20th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Norris is too old for his B movie action non-thrillers. Huckabee is too holy, judgemental and needs braces. (since we are attacking appearance over record)

I am for Clinton anyways. I use to not like her at all and glad we got to see so many debates so I could get to know and feel comfortable with my vote. I never thought in my life time I would have the opportunity to vote for a woman or a black man….that is the greatness of our country, not Chuck Norris.

Oluseyi   January 20th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Really? We're listening to Chuck now.

Terry   January 20th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

What's ironic about Norris's statement is the fact that Chuck Norris will be 68 years old in March! He's only four years younger than John McCain.

Maybe Norris is seeking much-needed attention, given the fact that he is a HAS BEEN in the entertainment industry.

Steve   January 20th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Who cares what a 68 year old, former movie star thinks? If McCain is too old, Norris is too old to take seriously. Too funny.

Tony Milliken   January 20th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

As, far as I am concerned Mr. Oh so Holyly Mr. Huchabee should apologize for Chucks comments, I know alot of older Americans that are a heck of alot older and they are as healthy as some people alot younger and look at Senator McCain's Mom, she I think is 93.. I hope this backfires on Huckabee.. What would him and Norris want to start Euthanizing the Older Generation. Again shame on them

gyates   January 20th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Does Mike Huckabee really want Chuck Norris speaking for him? What a stupid comment. If too old is a disqualifier, than too stupid certainly should be a disalifier. The truth is that Mike Huckabee can not beat the Democrates. McCain is our hope of keeping the White House.

LQ Rochester MN   January 20th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Real class act that Norris! He and the Huckster should do a comedy act together - jeesh what a couple of idiots.

Brad, Idaho   January 20th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Amen, this guy is way too old to run for president and besides has some crazy solutions to problems.

Morris Chuckabee   January 20th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

This comes from a guy who is a geriatric karate star. His carear peaked what, like 30 years ago?

I think Chuck's to old for Karate.

Manuel   January 20th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

If McCain ages 3:1 in terms of wisdom and experience, then he's the best guy for the job. We know that the job is stressful and tiring. But with all the medical breakthroughs, one can still work with a sharp mind at the age of 85 these days. And what does Chuck Norris know about the ability of older people to lead? McCain might not be able to deliver a good roundhouse kick like Norris. But then again, that's not what is required of the presidency.

John Bailo   January 20th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Chuck Norris is using up his "cool points" one by one on the whole Huckster thing. I'm not really sure why he choose a Lib in Cons clothing to throw his support behind, but if wants to step into the ring, then he can't claim neutral star status.

Anonymous   January 20th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

huck looks like gomer pile in this photo…go repubs

Nathan, Melbourne, Victoria   January 20th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

B, Reagan signed into law an amnesty bill as well as 8 straight deficits. At least McCain tells it how it is. You'd never get that from any other pathetic Republican.

Butch Dillon   January 20th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Taking political spin from a guy whose IQ equals his belt size isn't exactly a point of advantage for CNN reporting. Chuck Norris is what he is, and fake imagery is definitely not what American needs to be digesting during this political season. How about letting us know where Huckleberry stands on the gay people he regularly demonizes?

Alice Newman Center Harbor NH   January 20th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

….. I just can't vote for someone whose higher education consists of 2 1/2 years of Bible School.

No wonder Huck's not up to speed in international affairs. Maybe too busy deciding how he's going to rewrite the Constitution, while waving the Confederate Flag, rounding up people with Aids, pardoning rapists, publishing his "wish list" so supports know what gift to buy or naming the pheasants he shot after presidential candidates or defending himself against numerous ethical violations as governor… or encouraging churches to vote their values (wink, wink, wink,) being careful not to loose their tax free ride as they meddle in politics.

Narrow minded people, whose only issues are the Confederate Flag (and where to put the pole - I've never heard a pastor talk like that before) abortion and gay marriage need to realize there are many, many other truly important issues: looming recession, housing market, war, health care, immigration … and on and on …

For God's sake, and America's, send Mike back to the pulpit - that's where he's qualified to be.

Sharon   January 20th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

I dunno about having him as a president, but for 72 he looks gooooooood!

EntertainMeDontBoreMe   January 20th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

My friends, let's not be too hard on Chuck Norris for his idiotic comments… This guy has taken more blows to the head than the Three Stooges

David   January 20th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Republicans need to figure out the McCain is the only candidate that can win the general election. Like the Election of 1976, the bad taste of the Republican leadership as left a bad taste in everybody's mouth, and people want a change at the top. McCain has the appeal and integrity on the issues to capture independants and undecideds. Huckabee and Romney would lose big in the general election. So even if its only for one term, you have to vote for Senator McCain if you actually want to stop the Democrats in 08.

NewPatriot-Arizona   January 20th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Ron Paul has more carisma than the Huckabee because Ron Is the only candidate that can read and understand the U.S. Constitution.

Ito, Yokosuka Japan   January 20th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

I'm not really a McCain supporter here…but C'mon Chuck…age discrimination is still discrimination…

Basically what he just said is the only reason he didn't support McCain was because of his age? Who's reason is he trying to appeal to here? Lets vote for Hucabee because he is younger than McCain? That's just stupid. Kind of like saying, since a man is not a woman I'll vote for HRC, or a since a man is not black I'll vote for Obama, or since a man is not a Christian I'll vote for anybody but Romney. This kind of ignorance will not advance the cause of freedom and democracy or do any good for our country. Just another example of a celebrity opening their mouth and looking stupid. I guess they are not really much different than the average person.

Can we get past the discrimination thing already…it's getting old, pun intended.

Fred, Gilbert AZ   January 20th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Once again the "positive" Huckster stands there while his bad facelift sidekick says horrible things about an opponent. This hypocrite must be stopped.

Art Morath   January 20th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

i'm tired of hearing about who chuck wants for president. who does ted nugent want, that's what i really want to know…

ne,pa   January 20th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

McCain's,
too old
too nasty
too trigger happy
too soft on illegals
and too much a Washington insider!

Mr. Quick   January 20th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Norris is too old to continue making bad movies…

35 year old   January 20th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

"Chuck Norris is too old to be on tv or in movies."

Foolish generalization. Just like his ageist comments about McCain. There are plenty of reasons to dislike McCain but his age isn't one of them.

People age individually. They shouldn't be stereotyped.

Age brings great plusses–more experience, greater wisdom, etc.

Ageism is as repugnant as discrimination based on gener, race, faith, etc.

Jeff   January 20th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

he looks like the Lion on the Wizard of Oz — just google it. It's uncanny.

John   January 20th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Reagan was 77 when he made the tear down the wall speech.

McCain is 71 and is holds the most campaign events of any candidate. He is very active.

Ron Paul is actually older than McCain. Ron Paul is 72 and no one asks him about his age.

Chuck Norris is 68 so he is about the same age as McCCain.

McCain's mom is 95 and travels around europe with his 98 year old aunt.

McCain's grandfather lived to 98. He has good genes.

Phil Memphis, TN   January 20th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

I (hate to but) have to agree with Norris. Of course he should have added that "Huckabee is too much of a religious zealot and too loony to be President".

john   January 20th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

McCain a uniter? How ludicrious. He's a maverick, endorsed by Democrat Sen.
Lieberman. Sure, he gets along with Dems…like Ted Kennedy…to surrender
control of this nation's borders. Joins with Feingold to sponsor bills to
censor campaigns. What the Republicans need isn't a turncoat maverick. They
need someone they can trust. Age isn't the problem. His politics are.
Washington is the problem and McCain is Washington in spades…Duh!

John   January 20th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

McCain will pick a young VP like Tim Pawlenty.

Huckabee campaign is a joke what is chuck norris going to be in his administration. No one serious is backing huckabee.

All the serious people are backing McCain.

Tom Kean chairman of 9/11 commission backing McCain.

McCain can actually put together a serious administration while Huckabee is like a bad cartoon.

Kaylan   January 20th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

I'm not fond of the Chuck Norris support but I am hoping for Huckabee. I think he has a lot to offer above old-school McCain even though I respect McCain's vet status. I don't think Romney can relate to the average American worker but Huckabee, given his own political record can.

He stressed education as important to help those in need and I heard while in office himself he replaced the "boss" photo frames with photos of the people in the state so to remind all those working at state level that they were, including himself, working for the people and not themselves.

clyde bert williams   January 20th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

it is interesting that at 4:56pm on sunday jan 20th, cnn just announced that clinton has nearly double the delegates of obama, yet from my count, and i have been watching very closely, obama is the one who is up in delegates. and cnn is recording my findings on its web site.

is your web site separate from your broadcast, and is your broadcast playing favorites, instead of reporting the facts?

observing the status quo, all over again.

Matt   January 20th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Ironic thing is, Huckabee may end up being McCain's Vice President. Norris may have hurt his candidate's chances.

Ronald Grantland   January 20th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

What a stupid thing to say about a real American hero. Of all the Republican candidates McCain is the only shinning light and his light is pretty dim.

David, Oregon City   January 20th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

A vote for McCain is a vote for more of the SAME old age politics!

How weird is it that American continues to ask for change but the elite media always supports and offers candidates like McCain who provide more of the SAME. Who have we entrusted with enacting change in the past? People like McCain and his gang? Oh, but now he (McCain) knows what change looks like? Change for America has been supporting the same insiders that provide the same negative results? Catch my drift? Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and the other elite talk show hacks have asked their “zombies” many times to rally against McCain but now they are tolerant of McCain when an outsider tries to get elected outside of their “good old boys” club. The elite media has taken away the voice of America who wants real change. I hold the elite media and talk show host responsible for suppressing the voice by attacking the political outsiders.

Only one candidate understands the kind of change American is asking for. He understands change doesn’t mean change of skin color, gender, or poll “a” tician. Huckabee understands Americans are asking for change in direction of family values, government and tax corruption, programs that do not work, illegal immigration, world trade that favors the other side and energy dependence.

Enough with the programs that damaged family values, school accomplishments, increases crime, and increases corruption in this country. Where does all the big poll “a” tician’s campaign funds come from anyway?

America has a chance for real change right now, or asks for more of the SAME! CHANGE or more of the SAME!

To clarify what happened in South Carolina, Fred Thompson split the ticket, as Ross Perot split the ticket on H Bush in South Carolina. Huckabee supporters must start today answering the established media’s attack on Mike Huckabee and expose the records of McCain, Romney, and Thompson.

Nancy Levin   January 20th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Well, Jeff, what we have here is ONE Scarecrow and ONE Lion: one needs a brain and the other a heart!! Oh, Wizard..Frank Morgan..re-write the script !

Grace   January 20th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Hey hey there! I am in my mid 70's and still getting along quite well. As for some of the comments made about how the Democrats will destroy the country, or mess things up, come on, do you think they can do any worse than the CONS who have been messing things up since Gore won OOOPS W won the election the first time, eventhough 500,000 more people voted for Gore????
Anyway, McCain was a POW, to say that he was not effected or influenced by that is like sticking your head in the sand. As for the mexican issue, Iraq, recession, America's health care system at the same level as Albania, $3 gas, inflation, most children left behind, and W's promise to catch BinLaden, before he declared Mission Accomplished in Iraq, come on people. I could go on and on. Whoever wins, be it Hillary or Obama, Mitt or McCain, the next President is not going to be able to fix this mess in the his or her first term. Vote for the person least likely to mess things up….

Independent   January 20th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

How pathetic is it that two of the top stories on the political ticket involve Chuck Norris and Usher. Britney Spears campaigning for Hillary is next… what is this country coming to?!?!?

Magic Johnson for Hillary? Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for Barack?!?!? Seriously…

Tannim   January 20th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Too bad Chucky doesn't realize that Hucky isn't fit to be President either…

In fact the only one left fit to be President and fix our war and economic problems is…Ron Paul!

RP08!

Brent   January 20th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Huckabee says:
"Only John McCain and his hair dresser know for sure."

As a Christian, shouldn't you have said:
"Only John McCain and God know for sure."?

kcmaop   January 20th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Even though I am backing Sen. Clinton, I still find it ridiculous that anyone would question the abilities of Sen. McCain. I may not agree with his policies or positions, but the man is a TRUE HERO. If there is anyone who can stay sane through the craziness of the Presidency, anyone who has both the physical and mental toughness that he'll need, it's him. How many of us would have withstood what he did. Again, I will not be voting for him, but his toughness, honor, and abilities should NEVER be questioned. He earned that right during 5 years of hell for his country.

Mark, Wilkes Barre PA   January 20th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

35 year old, your right,, the things I used to plow through in my 20's ,, I can still do now in my late 40's,, I just do it a little smarter and better

Gobama   January 20th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

What America needs is a YOUNG, STRONG Barack Obama.

Hilary is ALSO too old.
It's bad enough having an old man in the White House it is far worse to have an old woman like Hilary. The job is too stressful. Just look at the enormous toll the White House had on the Clintons already.

The self-destructive Clintons even destroy their White House legacy by fouling their nest at the White House, bring shame to the Oval Office and to their marriage, and undermine the Presidency so that bush could destroy it completely along with the treasury and American lives and limbs.

Heather   January 20th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Ito, Yokosuka Japan .. Romney is a Christian

Can we get past the discrimination thing already…it's getting old, pun intended.

Susan   January 20th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

I am not a Republican, nor will I vote republican, nor do I like McCain or Huckabee…but that being said……………..for US President I would prefer an older man over a Religious Nut Case…………

Moral Issues   January 20th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

I feel sorry for the person who said there are bigger issues at hand than Abortion and Gay Marriage. When we stand by and do nothing while our future is being mercilessly slaughter, how can we have any hope for the future? Allowing innocent babies to be murdered before they have a chance to speak for themselves is like enforcing the death penalty on someone who has not had a trial. Why do women have abortions…because the baby is an inconvenience to the mother-to-be? Really, so does that mean we should be able to kill anyone who causes us an inconvenience? Pro-choice…support a woman’s right to choose….I DO. I support her right to CHOOSE not to have sex if she is not willing and ready to accept the gift from GOD that act may produce. CHOOSE to become educated, CHOOSE to find GOD, CHOOSE to realize what exactly you are doing when you have an abortion…you are killing a child.

While agree Chuck’s comment wasn’t the most intelligent, but I also think it isn’t something that should ruffle your feathers. Big deal, he said HE thought McCain was too old. So, what happened to freedom of speech? Just because Chuck feels that way doesn’t mean you have to.

scott   January 20th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

oh right! (hes not to old) we have a vice pre with a pastmacker and a 90 some year old seniter.

Susan   January 20th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Would we consider that our company setting the age for retirement or the age one can collection social security or the age we qualifies to use free medicare is a type of age discrimination? Would we consider the law that says it's a crime to engage in sex with someone under a certain young age is age discrimination? The concern for age is common sense. Would you not consider taking more care of McCain's mother when you walk by her side since she's 93? Is that age discrimination?

Craig in Madison   January 20th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

In that case….MY SIX YEAR OLD NEPHEW FOR PRESIDENT!!!

Christian, Tampa FL   January 20th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

That's kind of funny and rude at the same time. I don't know how to react. Let's hope that McCain picks someone cool as his running mate, if Chuck Norris the Powerful is correct.

Steve, Huntington Beach CA   January 20th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Ah, the bizarre Chuck and Huck show continues. If he was smart he would get rid of Norris asap…..talk about creepy. But hey, I'm all for the fact that Chuck is making Hickabee (and himself) look like a joke.

Don Hiller   January 20th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

My biggest LOL was that from EntertainMe:

"My friends, let's not be too hard on Chuck Norris for his idiotic comments… This guy has taken more blows to the head than the Three Stooges".

McCain is the best and right candidate for President this time around.
Too old? Forget Huck's Chuck and ask John's 95YO mother.

BTW, I am 69 and my mother 89. To me, Chucky is a young and insolent young pup. Once a TV ranger; now in my opinion, a mentaly deranged-er.

ClaudiaCalifornia   January 20th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Norris totally looks like the Lion from the Wizard of Oz! And no, that ratty rug he wears on his head is not too obvious.

anon   January 20th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

The new commercial with Norris and Honda Ridgeline is GREAT!

Honda Ridgeline for President : )

Abe Schenck   January 20th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Low blow….

TJS   January 20th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

What diff does it make what age Chuck is, is he running for president? His,McCain,age is not a factor in the race. His attitude is. If he is on the ticket most republicans I know will vote democrat. I have a problem with his militant attitude. I don't want my kids to fight in this war that we should be out of. I wish we could save some of that money and use it for, uh I don't know, maybe to get some of our homeless and hungry taken care of . Of course if Mr. Romney is in there there will be a lot more of those on the streets needing help. Wake up America. WE can't afford to screw up like the last 2 elections.

Steve W.   January 20th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Support tax cuts or not, what a sorry litmus test.

McCain voted against tax cuts, not because he's against thenm. but because of the Iraq situation and that he believes (now here's a strange thought for those bent on tax cuts at all costs) that we must pay as we go. Simple truth, Bush has been anything but a fiscal conservative, social yes, but fiscal, no! He's simply buried this country with massive additional debt. Sadly, it wasn't for the benefit of our country and citizens, an area he simply won't spend on, but for a military industrial complex (go back and read Eisenhower's, the ex-general and president, warning on this subject) benefit which has cost almost 4,000 of our brave young soldiers lives and tens of thousands of them being maimed, or injured.

Look at the value of our dollar. Look at the state of our economy. Look at Iraq. Look at a president who won't do a thing about illegal aliens. Look at all our jobs that are now located overseas or in Mexico. Yet we should stay the course? The worst President in my lifetime is finishing up a failed eight year run and there are those who still want more of the same? Absolutely unbelievable.

Don Hiller   January 20th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

My biggest LOL was that from EntertainMe:

"My friends, let's not be too hard on Chuck Norris for his idiotic comments… This guy has taken more blows to the head than the Three Stooges".

McCain is the best and right candidate for President this time around.
Too old? Forget Huck's Chuck and ask John's 95YO mother.

BTW, I am 69 and my mother 89. To me, Chucky is a young and insolent young pup. How old is Chucky's mother?

Jim, Huntington, N.Y.   January 20th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

A washed up third rate actor supports an evangelical whack-job and this is news?

Craig in Madison   January 20th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

….oh, wait a sec….my six year old nephew doesn't have a big supporter who's famous for going around giving people karate chops. Never mind.

Jen Cedar Falls, IA   January 20th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Yes, this is a tough 'discrimination' issue to swallow, but it IS true nonetheless.

The worst thing about his age is that there is no plausible way McCain could or should be re-elected in 2012 when he'd be turning 76 years old.

We, the Americans, deserve a leader who CAN lead for the next 8-9 years, not just 4. To me this is the biggest reason that age is an issue with McCain.

Look at the news today of Castro in Cuba. When you're that age, illness can strike and your chances at kicking it are just slim, especially within the boundries of such a stressful professional life.

Don't forget those last years of Reagan, we all knew he was slipping and that Nancy was manning the ship. We cannot afford this weakness right now.

Voting in someone as old as 72 next Feb '09 IS an unfortunate but relevant issue.

Another relevant issue is that Mike Huckabee does NOT have the intelligence (didn't know squat about Pakistan 3 weeks ago) to be the President of the USA.

Don Hiller   January 20th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

My biggest LOL was that from EntertainMe:

"My friends, let's not be too hard on Chuck Norris for his idiotic comments… This guy has taken more blows to the head than the Three Stooges".

McCain is the best and right candidate for President this time around.
Too old? Forget Chuck and ask John's 95YO mother.

BTW, I am 69 and my mother 89. To me, Chucky is a young and insolent young pup.

Peace   January 20th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

MacCain said he has the mother who is 95 and she is still driving! On his 70s I think he is not too old. They have good genes in the entire family.

Rich   January 20th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Not all of us can afford plastic surgery and hair plugs, Chuck.

Mark   January 20th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

how is this news? Chuck Norris???

wes   January 20th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

This is getting out of hand. Wasn't Huckabee the first to cry foul with negative campaigning? (when the campaigning in Iowa had nothing to do with him as a human being but referred to his record as Gov of Arkansas) Now he is busy trying to convince people he is the "Christian" for the job and telling people what he would do with flag poles and laughing while he lets Norris attack McCain on his age? Common Republicans…the future of this nation is is at stake and the Democrats are going to laugh all the way to the White House….only McCain or Romney can beat Obama or Clinton…let's narrow this thing down and get serious…this is too sad. I am not even in agreement that Huckabee is qualified to be a pastor…not mine anyway. SAD!!!!!!

Richard, FL   January 20th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

This doesn't matter!! We need Chuck Norris to tell us how old McCain is in dog years.

Don Hiller   January 20th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

My biggest LOL was that from EntertainMe:

"My friends, let's not be too hard on Chuck Norris for his idiotic comments… This guy has taken more blows to the head than the Three Stooges".

McCain is the best and right candidate for President this time around.
Too old? Forget Chuck and ask John's 95YO mother.

BTW, I am 69 and my mother 89. Compared to me, Mr. Norris is a young and insolent young pup.

Jen Cedar Falls, IA   January 20th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Regarding this picture of Mike and Chuck;

It should be titled "Gomer Pyle goes to Emerald City with the Lion". Chuck's wife could be "Glenda" the good witch. Mrs. Huckabee could be, uh Dorothy? Lyndsey Graham could be the Tin Man and the Scarecrow? I guess I'll leave that one up for you all to choose on your own.

Suppose McCain is the great "Wizard of Oz"?

HaHaHaHa!

Kevin   January 20th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Mccain

too old ? i think so
immigration ? no clue !
economy ? Mmm..no idea
War in Iraq ? like to stay there for 100 years

yes 100 years !!! don't believe me ?

search online !!!

Walt, Belton, TX   January 20th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Better to be too old than too incompetent!

j williamson   January 20th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Sorry, but I also believe 72 is much too old for any candidate (of any party) to be starting a term at the White House. Remember what we experienced with Ronald Reagan - sadly, his dementia was clearly in its early stages during his second term (and possibly sooner than that). You'll recall that he did no "live" press conferences in those last years - if he couldn't read from the tele-prompter, it just wasn't done. Nancy Reagan wispering "answers" to her Ronnie is not something we should re-visit.

John C Jacksonville, Florida   January 20th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Does this mean that the Huckster, and Karate Man Senior will also call upon Hulk Hogan for his Hogan Knows Best "wisdon" as they thump along with bibles? Norris, you are a disgrace to the United States for such a neanderthal statement. I look forward to your next infomercial apologing to all and not selling some workout machinery crafted OVERSEAS!

Claustro   January 20th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Eh, not a McCain fan myself, but the comment made by Chuck is silly. McCain looks and sounds pretty tough to me. Depends on how he treats himself, as well. There are some run down older people, and some older people who are in darned better shape than younger people. This didn't do much for Hucky, imo.

Don Hiller   January 20th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

My biggest LOL was that from EntertainMe:

"My friends, let's not be too hard on Chuck Norris for his idiotic comments… This guy has taken more blows to the head than the Three Stooges".

McCain is the best and right candidate for President this time around.
Too old? Ask John's 95YO mother.

Kim   January 20th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

What makes these so called "celebrities" think we are looking to them to tell us how to vote? I don't want Chucks or Oprahs opinion for that matter on who I need to vote for! They lead a nice cushy life and for the life of me I can't understand why they think I care what they want? Low class as far as his comments about McCains agae, he gave his entire life for this country in which we all enjoy and now he is too old. We don't put people out to pasture, McCain seems to be having no trouble keeping up with the young ones on the trail and least of all Huckabee. McCain took a state that should have been a cake walk for Huckabee, I think the "people" have spoken.

abouthadituptohere   January 20th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

I think Huckabee is keeping Chuck Norris by his side because he plans to have him run as his VP should he become the Republican nominee. I say we should all: chuck Huck!

Jared C.- in Korea   January 20th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Romney is the man. He has the leadership, experience, and morals we did. He is a businessman who will get the job done. McCain and Huckabee just don't have what it takes to lead this country in all areas.

Romney/Thompson 2008

Stu   January 20th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

He says "Thats why i didnt pick John to support"…OK SO,in other words …i would have picked John OVER Huck cept for his age?? Hummmmmm veeeeerrrrry interesting.

Judge Bruce J. Einhorn (ret.)   January 20th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Chuck Norris's cheap shot at Senator McCain, suggesting that the latter is "too old" to be President, belies the Huckabee campaign's claim that their candidate represents a kindler, gentler, mosre compassionate conservatism. Senator McCain was a genuine hero during his days in the military; Norris played one, badly, on TV. If Chuck Norris represents the face of the Huckabee campaign, then that visage is pock-marked with ugliness.

Rachel   January 20th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Whatever age John McCain is, I don't want to hear about it from CHUCK NORRIS.

He is not news. Ugh.

mike gino   January 20th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Hillary's too old to have any more children but Bill is not.

Tom Simms   January 20th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

The whole field, save 1, is a CFR traitor. Dress a treasonous pig any way you like, it's still a treasonous pig.

Ron Paul is not a CFR member.

Get it, thickheads?

Don Hiller   January 20th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

McCain is the best and right candidate for President this time around.
Too old? Forget Huck's Chuck and ask John's 95YO mother.

BTW, I am 69 and my mother 89. To me, Chucky is a young and insolent young pup. Once a TV ranger; now in my opinion, a mentaly deranged-er.

Matt, Chico, CA   January 20th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Adam M,

Chuck Norris is indeed 4 years younger than McCain, but Chuck Norris isn't running for president

Elmer Gantry   January 20th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Huckabee and his two-fisted mouthpiece are prime examples of simple-minded, foul-mouthed, superstitious religious nastiness.

david from texas   January 20th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

I would rather have an older and wiser President than a young and foolish one.

Age really does not matter if a good VP is chosen (the Constitution provides for smooth transition in the case of incapacity), especially for folks with good genes like McCain has…

I am not a supporter of McCain (at least not yet), but inane comments like Chuck's make me steer far away from Hucksters like Huck.

Tom Davie   January 20th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

I have no idea why the Republicans are so hyped up on this guy.

Not only is the guy 71 years old, he truely looks OLDER than that even.

We all know that as time goes on in the general election, Obama would BLOW poor Mc Cain away badly as independents look for a NEW direction.

Everyone points to the Nixon Kennedy debate where Nixon was wearing an old grey suit, and Kennedy a nice blue suit that showed up better in black and white.

You got a 60 year old woman who looks good for her age, and a 47 year old Obama vs a 72 year old guy who cant put his arms up over his head ?

My DEEP hope is that the Republicans keep telling themselves that McCain can beat Obama or Clinton

What about a Clinton / Obama ticket?

Women, youth , latinos , african americans……….

There is NO WAY a Mc Cain ticket can beat a Clinton /Obama ticket.

He can only play the expeience card if Obama runs with edwards or someone like that.

MildApplause   January 20th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

If it's a McCain v. Hillary electon, why bother to vote? They're both the same.

Frank   January 20th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

John McCain, while a fine patriot is not a republican in my book. McCain-Feingold attack on free speech, his vote against tax cuts, and his stand on illegal immigration, (which he persists in maintaining, albeit after securing the boarders,) all make him unfit in my view. I will not vote for him if he is nominated.

In my view Romney, Huckabee or Giuliani are OK, but Huckabee's endorsement of the Fair Tax is enough for my primary vote.

Gil - California   January 20th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Hi Chuck, thanks for the advice, now I'll provide you with some. I'll bet when you apply hair color to your beard it stings like a son-of-a-gun. And removing the glue that holds on your hair piece must smart too. If you weren't so phony, I'll bet it would be less painful. It isn't like you could use a double, like you do in your films.

david from texas   January 20th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

If Huck is not careful with the comments of his "genius" supporters, then he could miss out on being picked for VP when McCain wins the nomination.

If anything, Huck should start saying that McCain would be wise in picking him for VP as a running mate!

Esjaydee   January 20th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Chuck Norris is 67 years old…hmmm? Someone should remember to tell him in 5 yrs that he is tooooo old too.

A   January 20th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

That's just plain silly. Besides, there's no reason why every president has to serve 8 years! This common belief that every president has to serve 2 terms is definitely a recent development.

Don Hiller   January 20th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

McCain is the best and right candidate for President this time around.
Too old? Forget Huck's Chuck and ask John's 95YO mother.

Vladimir Bachynsky   January 20th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

You guys are morons. These days, 72 is nuthin'. My dad is 90 and his mind is still sharp. 70 is the new 60 with modern medicine. Haven't you seen McCain's 95 year old mom? Age is a number. Health is another matter, and it looks to me that he has the endurance for the job. You try running a tough presidential campaign at his age. If you want to reject McCain on the issues–fine; but don't say that 72 is old. Please. That is so backward with our longer life spans today.

jerry   January 20th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

ROMNEY HAS TOO MUCH CLASS FOR THE WHOLE BUNCH OF CANDIDATES PUT TOGETHER PERIOD.

Ryan OH   January 20th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

How much research has Chuck Norris done to come up with this 3 to 1 theory of how being President effects the aging process? What a genius.

It is not uncommon for people to live in to their eighties these days, I have several relatives who are still very active and mentally sharp who are in their nineties.

Only John McCain knows how he feels, and I don't think he would be out there campaigning as hard as he is if he didn't have the strength to be President.

Ken   January 20th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Six years of deprivation and torture suffered by Senator McCain in a POW camp. My hat is off to him. Did he take an 8mm home movie camera with him? No that was two other spineless cowards.
I wonder what the life expectancy is for a man who has gone through what the senator has gone through. Are his contemporaries from the Vietnam POW experience still with us? I understand that he's punched out of airplanes 3 or 4 times too.
I thank him for his service, but I doubt his longevity. I assume he tacitly tried to combat this by having his mother make an appearance or two with him.
No on tax cuts, yes on amnesty for illegals, and damage to the first amendment with McCain/Feingold. No on those three is a strikeout for me philosophically. Capitalism is freeing the world. Tax hikes are socialistic. Sorry John, you are old news.

Jack LaLanne   January 20th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Age is not necessarily a factor. There are a lot of stud 72 year olds running circles around 30 somethings. However, t's not wild speculation that McCain's nerves may have never recovered from what he's been through.

emma smith   January 20th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

McCain is too OLD and Crotchety to be president. He claims he gets the message regarding his amnesty plan, but he still keeps defending it.

Mike   January 20th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Huckabee scares the hell out of me. If you don't believe what he does about what happens when we close our eyes for the final time, you don't really matter. We can't give this guy access to our nukes!

Nick   January 20th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Its a viable arguement. When we elect a leader we should consider his ability to succeed and carry out the job. McCain has the age issue but added to that is a real question about his health and recurring cancer battles. I think he's selfish. I want to be President - that's it. The dramatic impact of the President dying in office is too much for a country to bare simply because McCain wants to add a historical footnote to his family name and be buried with the full Presidential honors of Commander and Chief of the United States of America.

Petee   January 20th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

McCain may not be too old - but his ideas are definitely worn out!

Tony   January 20th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

To be honest with you all, we don't need another republican president - > PERIOD. Even though i voted republican for the last 15 years, I will be voting democrat this time (BUT NOT HILLARY CLINTON for Sure!!!!). Republicans have done enough damage(both domestic & Foreign) that convince me that it's time to change the management. Isn't this democracy is all about and isn't this is waht we are trying to export overseas???????

John Edwarss   January 20th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Horris, please just stay at your ranch, your pick for the lib republican Hickupbee is just a kick in the pants, McCain is to old, so let Ron Paul win ok.

Ellie   January 20th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Since when is 71 too old! Some people are too old at 30! I'm 74 years old and not too many young people can keep up with me. If you take care of yourself, eat right and exercise your brain there is no reason you can't just keep going and going. I love Mrs. Bush - she's in her 80's, still has a sense of humor and keep going. John McCain's mother is quite the lady also.

darrell   January 20th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

four years president Ithink john would be okay but eight years no

Richard, FL   January 20th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Has Chuck Norris become "Huckleberry's" Hound?

Don L   January 20th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Isn't this hate speech? McCain should challenge him to a chess match or thumb wrestling - demanding his boss stop hiding behind a martial arts expert.

However, fighting a martial arts expert would prepare Mccain for Hillary.

Joey   January 20th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

you are all wrong.. vote Rudy G in 2008 He's an uncanny and wizard genius.. I met him years ago in NYC. Definitly the Best Candidate of any of the political Parties. He also can outsmart the other contenders.He is a solid ITALIAN AMERICAN. IT'S RUDY's Time!!!!!

gogo   January 20th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

I am approaching 70 and nomatter who they were I would not vote for someone that old. As a person ages everything slows down no difference how good you might feel.

Steve   January 20th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Do Republicans want to win or not? McCain is the only person up there to beat Hillary or Obama. Mitt Romney is not an option. Do you really want 10% of the salary of the president of the United States going to the mormon "church"? Do you really want the illuminati in Salt Lake City controlling this nation? Huckabee is simply too far to the right. He might play well with the evangelicals, but he is going to turn off way too many moderates and independents.

mike, st louis   January 20th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Umm, Chucks not running as president and as the last I knew this was a free country with free speech.. McCain is a liberal conservative and no one talks about it.. Huckabee is the real deal conservative. GO HUCK!

Roy from California   January 20th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

As a Republican, I agree that Cain in too OLD to become President.
We don't need a heart attack, stroke prone, groggy
senile OLD MAN falling asleep behind the OVAL DESK,
or at Security Meetings!!!

Linette, Lexington MA   January 20th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Both McCain and Huckabee deserve to lose. They talk about how 'clean' their campaigns are: what a crock! Probably minutes later they're off mailing their hate mail. McCain is a fossil, Huckabee can only pander to evangelical congregations. The guy spends more time at the pulpit trying to get votes than anywhere else. If the economy is really issue #1 this year: uh, why not vote for Romney? Who knows more about the global problem (and the national security issue it really is) than that guy? Romney wins hands down on the economy over any Republican, or Democrat, in the entire field.

Ted   January 20th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Anyone who's mother is still alive is not too old to be President.

Newzaroo Tampa, FL   January 20th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Florida Must Elect The Conservative, for America…

OK, Floridians - time for some real GOP straight talk. It's up to us now, and republicans still need a conservative candidate. That man - is Mitt Romney.

Three 1st place wins in Nevada, Michigan and Wyoming. Strong 2nd place finishes in Iowa and New Hampshire. And his Blue state economic credentials are winners in November against a classless liberal field.

*John McCain cannot win Florida's conservative voters. (or the U.S.)
*Mike Huckabee cannot find enough Florida evangelicals.
*Rudy Giuliani is Tested, Ready, poof.

The latest Florida Insider Advantage Poll: Guiliani 21 - McCain 20 - Romney 20 - Huckabee 13.

There's only one candidate who is clearly favored by noted conservatives like Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Laura Ingraham, Ann Coulter, Mona Charen, Kathleen Parker, Governor Jeb Bush and Pat Buchanan. Only one man.

Vote: Mitt Romney for President of the United States. We need this guy, yesterday.

keliz   January 20th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

This is pathetic. McCain looks and acts younger than Chuck Norris. Not to mention taking any man serious who wears bangs like a girl.

Vince   January 20th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Don't get carried away on this age thing. No one can argue that McCain is tougher than nails and he proved it during 5 years of torture in Vietnam.

However, a few years back when visiting my mom she had the TV on a political talk show and McCain was on, my comment was somewhat Wicked Witch-like…"I'm melting!!!!"

Mark, Wilkes Barre PA   January 20th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Hey moderator How about allowing my comment to post,, you posted three comments since I left mine. Just a little age humor , no trickery this comment or hidden agenda's

Mark, Tampa, FL   January 20th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

McCain disgusts me. He is thoroughly a pro-war liberal. He lacks the temperament to be a leader. He campaigns as a "straight-talker", but has flip-flopped more than anyone- on tax cuts, on illegal immigration, on the war, the list goes on. Check out http://therealmccain.com/

Romney is the only real conservative.

Vi   January 20th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Lets face it folks, A year or two before Regan left office he developed Dementia. The white house covered it up pretty good. Mc Cain is too old. He can maybe sit in the Senate for a few more years. But not the Presidency. A vote for Mc Cain is like a vote for his Vice President. And who will he pick Jeb Bush? Do you really want another Bush in office. Our dollar is dropping every day. The recession we are in will last years. With no jobs for the American people. We will not climb out of this resession easily. Hold on to yoour pennies your gonna need them. Mc Cain knows nothing about ecconomics. But he does think he knows how to fight a War. Does everyone one know about the Cease Fire the al-Sadar the head of the Mahdi Army surprised everyone with in September of 2007? It was not negotiated. He promised not to kill any American or Irqai troops. It wil last 6 months. Ending March. The death count is down because of this. The Surge is not working. Watch C-Span to get the real information on what is happening in Iraq. I don't know who I will vote for yet, but it will not be for Mc Cain.

john   January 20th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

McCain is another warmonger

jbussey   January 20th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Speaking of hairdressers, it is Chuck Norris and Mike Huckabee that are waisting their time coloring their hair in lieu of discussing real issues.

Tj   January 20th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Chuck Norris is only 4 years younger than McCain. Maybe he's too old to campaign for somebody.

Tanya   January 20th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Who is Chuck Norris? I really truly don't know.
Nor do I have a clue who is Usher (pushing for Obama)?

Why do candidates think that these people opinions should make an ounce of difference to the voters?

john   January 20th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Old foggies who like McCain gave us war hero Bob Dole in '96 for the
Clintons to chew up. I can still see ancient Dole stumbling along the
campaign trail. Now it's trigger happy McPain we must nurse along.
I see no worth in these tiresome old war horses. So he thinks we
now need to spead the Bush war in Iraq into Pakistan? Please…
why don't you old foggies take your obsolete view of manhood to
the war veterans museum where it belongs?

McPain: fought in one flop war. Votes for two more. Now he craves
a fourth. He needs a muzzle, I say. The Clinton machine will run him ragged.

ray mac   January 20th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

I don't take Lib Uniter McCain very seriously nor the other semi-hemi-demi libs like Elmer Gantry Huchkabee, or Rudy I Can Beat Hellery Guiliani, nor even Flying Saucer rider Ron Paul. Most of these guys are all Dimocrat lites! Why not vote for a REAL socialist instead of half wit socialists? after all, the illegals will keep flooding across the border to vote, and we are selling the country to China and other foreign iterests.. Why worry about money or our country? The only thing any of these people (well, maybe not Ron) will do is to print more and act surprised as the money becomes worth less and less.
This election is like being asked to chose which dirt sandwich tastes the least badly……….
I want to vote for "None of the Above", throw this pack of power mad morons off the list and start again.
By the bye, Ron Reagan had some ideas when he ran; not like Clueless McCain.

Karl   January 20th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

If we're going to choose Mccain, we must get ready to a few long wars in midle east. He is the exact replica of Bush whom we claim to dislike. If we do that how then can we critize Bush. On the rep. side we Need Mitt and match him against Obama

Mike S.   January 20th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Chuck Norris doesn't endorse. He tells America how it's going to be.

RichardC   January 20th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

The Democrats are calling Mike Huckabee an "easy kill" in the general election.
I think McCain just became an easy kill himself with that video "make it a hundred" years in Iraq. I can imagine the Dems playing that sound bite every hour if he gets the nomination.

buickcj   January 20th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

If Chuck Norris were to make karate movies today, he would most assuredly need a stunt double to do all of the physical stuff.

Sounds like, at his age now, he may need a stunt double to do at least some of the mental stuff!

Darrell Groves   January 20th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Like Sen. Loyd Benson said, I know 70 years old and no one my age should be elected president. How many naps does McCain take a day and for how long. How many meds does he take that interfer with his thinking and reasoning ability. Have you watched him climb the stairs? OH Yeah, I remember Reagan, He slept through meetings, his handlers made the decisions, but he was able to read a script. McCain and I could probably do that too.

rga rgrg rgrga rgargaerg   January 20th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

McCain the only one who can win 2008 please who in the "right mind" would vote for him. You people also forget the age added on from him being a pow. the ratio there is at least 5-1 if not more.

Mr. Hiller...   January 20th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

With all due respect Mr. Hiller….(above commenter… ;) Mr. Norris is YOUR age (or a year younger maybe?) He certainly needs to lose the hair dye!

I am not a McCain supporter, but someone mentioned that the press is trying to help him along to help the Dem's win in Nov. As a Democrat, McCain is the last person I'd want to see us run against because he is so seemingly normal and rational. I knew a whole lot of Democrats in the last election that would have considered him if he'd been in the last election. He doesn't have that whole Mormon albatros hanging around his neck to put off the Christian nuts, and he doesn't have the whole Religious Nut thing going to put off all of the normal Republicans who aren't a bunch of Bible Thumpers and are dying to get their party out of the grips of the Religious Right. (I know they think ALL the other Republicans think like them, but they don't) Funny how they always run on "Values" when they (Christian Conservatives) have a 25% higher rate of divorce than Democrats, among other things…. Mr. Huckabee seems a little *clueless* to me, don't you think? Didn't know about the whole Iran report until 2 weeks later…Duh. Kind of important when one is running for PRESIDENT.

james   January 20th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

other than mccain using his POW status (which by the way does not constitute being experienced to be a president) what has mccain ever done positve for the republican party? NOTHING!!!! HE IS NOT A UNITER, HE IS A REPUBLICRAT !!! what has ever done, period>>>all he said was,Pres. bush, i agree with the surge and now hes taking credit for the surge..giuliani agreed with the surge also>>>mccain has plopped his rear end in the senate for 25 years(just as several dozen others have)..he has never had to make a singular decision that would effect everyones lives!!!! he has always had the power to hide behind the rest of the senate..hes never run a budget, hes never agreed with a tax cut !!!aw hell, lets be real, hes never really been a republican.. and as far as winnig or losing to the democrats..have no fear>>as soon as the debates start and the issues are discussed, believe me the dems will implode… no substance and lots and lots of skeletons in closets

Jake, from NY   January 20th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Chuck-
HOW DARE YOU!!! John McCain is an honorable man who is the best fit to lead our nation. He is in fine health! Yes he may be 71, but hes never had heart problems or strokes, and his mother is still alive and well too! Age shouldnt be an issue. Experience, however, should be!

Ed Norris, GA   January 20th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

This is EXACTLY why I don't want Huckabee to be the Vice President of McCain and why I will write in Fred Thompson or Mitt Romney if McCain gets the nod. Both of these guys will give us nothing but more war and bigger government. Neither are Conservative Republicans.

WIZARD OF OZ   January 20th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

I can see Gomer now in a show down with Putin,what a scary thought.

Rob Williams   January 20th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

I'm a Romney guy, but let me say this in defense of John McCain. Chuck, you may have played a POW in the movies, but John McCain was a REAL POW. So think about that before you shoot your mouth off. Now get back to pushing your Flex Gym or whatever the hell you call it.

Neil, FL   January 20th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

McCain is too duplicitous to be President. He is not a Republican.

CinqueB   January 20th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Chuckie is right, McCain probably couldn't even renew his Driver License if he had to take the test. Who would want him for president, remember alzheimers and Reagan??

Marvin McConoughey   January 20th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Voters will have to make their own judgment. about age. I think McCain is a bit old for the challenges of the presidency. For those who want to learn more about age and cognitive deterioration, an excellent book is "Changes in Decision-Making Capacity in Older Adults: Assessment and Intervention," by Sara H. Qualls and Michael A. Smyer, 2007. The authors present evidence that age-related cognitive impairment exists on a spectrum of performance measures. I point out that individuals differ and what is true generally of a population may not be equally true of a given individual.

marine 43   January 20th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Art, i'd say Ted wants Fred . All the way!

James   January 20th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

It's about time someone pointed this out in the media. About McCains mom it's a proven fact women live longer then men and she has seen no where near the amount of wear and tear he's faced in his life. McCain SHOULD NOT be president under any circumstances he would ruin this country. People retire from far less stressful positions by 65, and with good reason. Ones mental ability, logical thinking, health and reasoning deteriorate rapidly approaching 80 everyone has seen this in someone they care about. But age aside there are plenty of other reasons to attack McCain, he seems to be getting a free pass right now and needs to be exposed.

McCain is by no means a united, anyone who takes a look at his policies will find them at odds with fundamental policies of both parties. He's a neo-con Bush/Rumsfeld lover of the worst kind. The only two things he seems to care about are giving illegal immigrants a free pass to the country and to persue war in the middle east for future generations to deal with. Both will cost Trillions of dollars in the long (but not so long) run and drive the economy to the ground. Is there such thing as a real fiscally conservative candidate anymore, maybe Romney, but too many despise mormons. Perhaps the country needs 3 viable parties the wacko neo cons, the irresponsible democrats, and the fiscally conservative middle ground. OH but then maybe an intelligent person would make it to the white house.

Serious Politics   January 20th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Seriously you can't deny a fact. Chuck is right. You can't put any spin on this one.
Another fact McCain's wife is 18 years younger than he is. The first wife he dumped.As Ross Perot stated, for a much younger wife and a much wealthier one.
Time to dump McCain.

Yadi   January 20th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Hold Up! Chuck said this not Huckabee. Shoot! My mama says all kinds of things I wish she wouldn't, but that doesn't make me guilty, does it?

McCain and McCain alone knows what he can handle and I am sure he thought about it. Chuck needs to own up, he put his foot in his mouth, no doubt.

Why is it when real men act like Gentlemen, they are "in love". Wasting your time calling Chuck's comment idiotic and not realizing so is that statement.

McCain is putting up a good fight. I have to hand it to him.

Whatever is said. Huckabee has something to him. Got to respect a man with no money, almost no staff, getting this far. The more you bash him, the more we look into him. He must be a real threat to get you all so upset. I am starting to like him.

Hell! HUCKABEE just to tick off the powers that be, count me in!

Michael Laurence   January 20th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

McCain is only a few years older than that toupee on Chuck Norris' head. But the Senator is in much better shape.

Scott, Madison, WI   January 20th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

So a fallen, dried up, action hero has the gall to say John McCain is too old. Unfortunately, for Chuck, John McCain is real life hero, not a figment of a hero based on an image.

Excuse me Chuck, this is not your publicity tour to revive your has-been status. If this is what an action hero is like in retirement, I think it best for you to have stayed retired and quiet. Go back to making the infomercials that match your superficial exterior.

Paul   January 20th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

I'm outraged by such bigoytry and stupidity.

constant   January 20th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

But did anyone see on CNN where Huckabee defended having norris and prowrestlers endorsing his campaign. He made some presidential remark about they were good guys when compared to endorements like Oprah, etc. he said something to the effect…well people telling them they are not voting for their guy, they will punch your lights out!!!! The interviewer laughed and made a remark about he didn't know of other campaign that you vote for someone out of fear.
I watched it live, but haven't seen it run again, and have heard nothing more about it. I believe it was last Saturday morning! You could tell by his face, he knew what he said was not politically correct. So who will "punch their lights out" if he is voted into office? The more Huckabee talks, the more he sounds like the "texas ranger" forever in reruns!
Unbelievable.

Eli Boulton   January 20th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Jen Cedar Falls, IA - Since when did a large family have to do with being a good President?

cp 3111   January 20th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Chuck Norris must have his wig screwed down too tight if he thinks McCain may be too old for the White House.

justin   January 20th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

why don't all you people who think McCain isn't a Republican compare Fred Thompson's American Conservative Union ranking with McCains'?

And James: McCain was calling for more troops and the resignation of Rumsfeld about 2 years before anyone else.

Patty   January 20th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Gosh, I really wish Mr. Norris said no such thing. Mr. Huckabee is a good man. As a Mike HUCKABEE supporter I apologize.

But to the comment that stated " no one serious is backing Huckabee" check again. The numbers are proving you WRONG. If Mr. Huckabee had a staff and funding like Mr. Romney, Mr. Huckabee would take all.

CP   January 20th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

I found Huckabee's comments about McCain's hairstylist to be lower than low. The man can't comb his own hair because of wounds he received in Vietnam so that was a very very poorly chosen remark on Huckabee's part.

Homie   January 20th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

I am sick and tired of the people running acting like kids who stamp their feet when they do not get their way.

Also, Norris is suppose to be a "Christian!" What Bible does he study? I find it hypocritical of these people who claim to be Christians, but do not follow values taught in the Bible.

Who cares of the age, if they are of sound mind and can get the job done, what difference does it make?

I personally am voting for Ron Paul. Nobody else is defending the Constitution, which is being eroded before our eyes.

Your rights will be wiped out soon. Bush said the Constitution was nothing but a piece of paper. Is that how most Americans feel?

Not me!!

Joseph   January 20th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

So if the Huckster ultimately gets the Presidency, will he appoint Chuckie Baby the U.S. Secretary of Self-Defense?

What a ludicrous circus show. (By the way…for the benefit of Huckabee's supporters in the South, ludicrous means "ridiculous.") Get some substance to y