January 21, 2008
Posted: 10:22 PM ET
Can Roberta McCain put Chuck Norris in his place?
Can Roberta McCain put Chuck Norris in his place?

MIAMI (CNN) – Sen. John McCain on Monday dismissed concerns about his age raised by action-film star Chuck Norris, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee's most famous backer.

Norris, who has cut tongue-in-cheek campaign ads for Huckabee, told reporters at his Texas ranch Sunday that 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?" Norris asked as Huckabee looked on. "Eighty-four years old — and can he handle that kind of pressure in that job?"

McCain sighed theatrically when asked about that remark Monday.

"I'm afraid I may have to send my 95-year-old mother and wash Chuck's mouth out with soap," he said.

McCain, who won Saturday's Republican primary in South Carolina, was on the stump in south Florida.

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j.patrick   January 23rd, 2008 2:02 pm ET

whispering campaigns are the speciality of republican operatives, the church pew proving a more effective " delivery system" than anything from mcdonell/douglas. they're are probably at work on a "sandbox strategy" …

David   January 23rd, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Chuck would split her wig with a roundhouse. but his will fall off in the process.

Sensible Cape Coral Fl   January 22nd, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Allen: You gotta be kidding. Go Giuliani - yeah to HELL.

James, Houston,TX.   January 22nd, 2008 1:16 pm ET

YES! With Looks and Appearance if necessary! We could have used Her in Nam!

James, Lexington MA   January 22nd, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Why didn't Dole beat Clinton? Dole arguably should have won, based on experience and credentials. But Dole was (and is) OLD! He looked like an old geezer compared to Bill. Let's face it America - we want a leader who is somewhat good looking and doesn't look like he deserves a retirement home in the near future. To say that looks don't matter is naive wishful thinking. McCain is this year's Bob Dole. He cannot win a national election - it doesn't matter what his credentials. Oh, and the fact that he wants to keep us in Iraq for generations to come doesn't help much either.

Derek, Riverside CA   January 22nd, 2008 1:11 pm ET

So, Norris, who's 68, is calling McCain, 71, old?

Yawn. Wake me when McCain wins the nomination.

Steve Blaine Washington   January 22nd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

John McCain will never be President of the USA because he is not a natural born Citizen. He was not born in a State of the USA. He was born in the Canal Zone
which was not even a territory of the USA but leased land which the USA paid rent every year. All you have to do is look at the 1st sentence of the 14th Amendment. He is however a citizen of the USA. Additionally, their are probably a 100 cases where natural born citizen is used in debates and other documents and I can recall at least 10 of the top of my head.
One important case which in reality is two because it is mentioned twice and used differently is when the two houses passed a constitutional amendment requiring both Senators and members of the House to be natural born citizens instead of just citizens. It obviously did not secure the votes of enough states to pass but is two cases which what is meant by being natural born is clarified.
MCCain cannot even get past 14 th Amendment to the Constitution and the Act of
26 mAr 1790 which he tried to use for qualification to become President was repealed on 29 jan 1795 because the Senate tried to extend the term natural born citizen to the North West territories which were not States at the time. Additionally
Act of 26 mar 1790 was illegal because according to Constitution Congress is authorized to Act only in naturalization cases. Look it up yourself.

Casey B   January 22nd, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Chuck Norris has been hit in the head too many times. I think it's disgusting that a 68 year old man (yes, Chuck is 68) has small children. It's incredibly selfish to have babies when you're on social security.

Lev Klinemann, CA   January 22nd, 2008 12:23 pm ET

The only worse trhing than two people fighting with each other (Barrack and Hillary), is two OLD people fighting with each other.

Anthony Dods   January 22nd, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Chuck Norris is simply asking the question in a louder manner that we are all thinking.

Darth Vadik, CA   January 22nd, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Insane McCain,
Take your mother and Chuck Norris and wash all of your mouths,

You, my friend,
have a dirty mouth yourself, we've heard about your temper and dirty mouth many times.

AJ, Iowa City, IA   January 22nd, 2008 11:58 am ET

It is about time that Norris shut up!

Romney '08!

Richard, FL   January 22nd, 2008 11:46 am ET

Rodney:

I agree with your points, however, to correct the record: Bill Clinton did not wipe out the national debt. It hasn't been down to zero since Andrew Jackson was president. Clinton did generate the largest SURPLUSES in history, while Ronald Reagan's DEFICITS for EVERY YEAR IN OFFICE were higher than the highest record deficit year of Jimmy Carter.

Bush has smashed all the deficit records created by Ronald Reagan.

Will O.   January 22nd, 2008 11:29 am ET

Chuck Norris in an idiot. Please, CNN, stop talking about him. He is a nobody.

And for the record, I am a Republican and I support Obama.

Jake   January 22nd, 2008 11:28 am ET

Mr. Amadeo You had better go check your history books.There was advisors in Vietnam before President Kenndy took office.As for Reagan, when he was in office there were no jobs to be found. The national debt was the 2nd highest in history. { I think Boy George holds the record.}

So if Sen. Mcain is going to be like Reagan, I'll be voting for Hillary.

Moses Gnanashekar   January 22nd, 2008 11:24 am ET

McCain may be 72 but he sure has energy like 27…….. Chuck should have known this by now.

Rodney   January 22nd, 2008 11:24 am ET

"Let's not forget that NAFTA, which is being cited by the three stooges on the dais, was passed under Clinton."

But let's also not forget that NAFTA was not Clinton's legislation, it was hold over legislation from George H.W. Bush that he ferociously fast tracked before the end of his term… in fact Bush 1 signed NAFTA in December of 1992!

Bill Clinton campaigned vigorously against it, but after beginning his first term one of his first actions was to reach across the aisle and work with Congress on this legislation, which led to it's passage.

"The economic bonanza during Clinton's first period was inherited as a result of Reaganomics."

So the staggering debt that was the result of Reaganomics is what was responsible for Clinton's economic bonanza??? I will never get that con-servative argument… Clinton wipes out the national debt and leaves the country with a multi billion dollar surplus, and the argument is that he was able to do so because of Reagan's economic policies which were the cause of the enormous debt in the first place. That is tantamount to saying that Bush 2's economic policies and tax cuts are going to be responsible for our next Democratic President's ability to wipe out the national debt.

The Iraq wars, plural I might note, happened under Bush's. Remember???

Mr ONEIl   January 22nd, 2008 11:24 am ET

I hate Norris comments, but i don't think the media has to always make something out of nothing. Comments like that are not worth occupying the front page of the breaking News. Even though McCain is qualify, i still believe he is too old to be running for President. Lets give fresh minds the chance.

Malcolm Whitaker   January 22nd, 2008 10:57 am ET

Mr. McCain at 72 has more brains, experience, finesse, ability and expertise than all the other candidates combined. Hillary wants to be top dog no matter how she gets there or who gets in her way; Obama lacks experience big time and Rudy
would never be a candidate if it weren't for 911; all the others don't cut it in my oppinion.

charlotte   January 22nd, 2008 10:42 am ET

McCains mom looks pretty good for 95. Longivity is a family gene. Watch it, Chuck she looks as if she could take you….

Chris   January 22nd, 2008 10:00 am ET

I like McCain, but the thing about him that bothers me is the way he roots for that Bush and his warmongering ways. If McCain gets elected, would he start more misguided wars and perpetuate the killing and the bloodshed that the present brainless occupant of the White House has started?

suemac- Independent   January 22nd, 2008 9:49 am ET

I don't understand why Chuck Norris is getting so much press attention. This is from a B Grade TV Star ( at best !) who has NO political experience and very little education. All this attention from a man, who met & married his current wife AFTER she sent him Nude photos of herself in the mail ! This is TRUE ! SCARY !
Didn't know that Huckabee had promoted Norris to his "spokesman" !

MIKE, NC   January 22nd, 2008 9:36 am ET

I am voting for MITT ROMNEY!!!!!

Mitt has not been in Washington for years like John McLaim, Clinton and Obama.

Mitt has held executive positions as a Govenor and in private business, Obama, Clinton and John McLaim have only worked in Washington they do not have a clue about private business or the American economy.

Mitt is a conservative that’s why the media hates him; John McLaim is a liberal just look who he associates with Kennedy, Feingold, the gang of 14, ect. and that’s why the media loves John McLaim.

Mitt is against amnesty for illegal aliens; Obama, Clinton and John McLaim are for amnesty for illegal aliens.

Mitt is for tax cuts, Obama, Clinton and John McLaim are against tax cuts and want to raise our taxes.

Mitt is for conservative judges, Obama, Clinton and John McLaim are for liberal judges.

Mitt wants to free Americans and American business from the federal government Obama, Clinton and John McLaim want big government and are responsible for big government we have.

Mitt will fight to protect this country and build a strong military; Obama, Clinton and John McLaim stood by when al-Qaeda attacked our interests in the 1990 and the 1980s.

Mitt Romney is the right change for America

Vote for Mitt!!!

Mitt Romney is now leading in Florida polls

SPQR753   January 22nd, 2008 9:30 am ET

ROMNEY: flip-flopping all over the place, when not extending thruth beyond belief : seeing the father marching with Dr. M.L. King, REMEMBER?

HUCKABEE: ready to stick the confederate flag's pole into someone's behind.. not very Christian, don't you think so?

GIULIANI: ready to use 911 for $ 100,000 speeches and for any political gain. Another GOP candidate who extended the truth beyond belief, e.g.: exposing himself to the harmful effect of Ground Zero's dust just AS MUCH and AS LONG as any of the rescuers, REMEMBER?

McCAIN: The only decent of the bunch. Unlike all other GOP "CHICKEN HAWKS" (ready to send YOUR children to WAR, NOT THEIRS!!) , fought for his Country, knows the meaning and the devastating effects of war, prison, torture and doesn't need "B" movies actors to be reminded of his age.

Save for McCain, what a pathetic bunch!!

Chris, jacksonville   January 22nd, 2008 9:10 am ET

Thank goodness there are no actual issues to discuss or report on.

Thanks for this valuable service, CNN.

I cant wait to hear who Kirk Cameron will endorse, then I can make an informed decision.

Aaron Smithsburg, Maryland   January 22nd, 2008 9:01 am ET

Well Bush Jr. is a young President, what is his excuse, oh yeah sheer incompetence. Reagan didn't even know where he was by his second term in office and he was still a better President. Age is a number that means very little if your born by neo-cons. They still eat their young I hear.

Samuel   January 22nd, 2008 8:59 am ET

Yeah, reagan was such a great president…

"His policy of "peace through strength" resulted in a record peacetime defense buildup, including a 40% real increase in defense spending between 1981 and 1985″ - There goes your tax money. More guns.

"During Reagan's tenure, income tax rates were lowered significantly, with the top personal tax bracket dropping from 70% to 28% in seven years,[77] although effective payroll tax rates increased." - If you were really rich, more money to you. If you were poor, you suddenly had to pay more taxes.

"In order to cover newly-spawned federal budget deficits, the United States borrowed heavily both domestically and abroad, raising the national debt from $700 billion to $3 trillion,[88] and the United States moved from being the world's largest international creditor to the world's largest debtor nation." - More money to the CEOs!

So he destroyed the US economy and tax system, made the poor poorer and the rich richer and bought guns with the money that was left.

All quoted from wikipedia, everything has sensible citations too.

Lee   January 22nd, 2008 8:58 am ET

McCain will last as long as the people who write his speeches. As long as he can see well enough to read, he can continue saying everything his writers are scripting for him. Unfortunately, he's already having trouble doing that. It's impossible to pretend his age and condition aren't going to be an issue. He doesn't give me the impression of being able to inject the energy and vigor into a troubled economy that's in such desperate need of it.

Waqas   January 22nd, 2008 8:35 am ET

his "foreign policy experience" is irrelevant - as we are no longer in Vietnam or Korea…

vote RON PAUL 2008 - he's the only true Republican and only candidate in the Republicans who won't lead us into another war for oil and Israel.

Waqas   January 22nd, 2008 8:34 am ET

McCain was a soldier, is a soldier, and will be a soldier if he is elected. It's the same as putting a military general in power - bad for America. Let's just hope McCain doesn't win…

Lighten Up   January 22nd, 2008 8:23 am ET

It's just a case of Huck/Chuck wanting to keep up with Hill/Bill with the ole good cop/bad cop routine.

Mark, Furlong, PA   January 22nd, 2008 8:20 am ET

I guess Chucky doesn't realize that age legally cannot be a factor in getting a job. The Presidency is a job like all others; therefore, it is illegal to bring the issue of age into the mix.

Personally, I believe that there is nothing like experience when looking for the best candidate for a job. And for the Presidency, it's JOHN MCCAIN — most experience AND most common sense. He was sitting in a POW camp while poor lil' rich boy Romney was still picking his nose.

JIM DAYTON,OHIO   January 22nd, 2008 8:02 am ET

NAFTA WAS FIRST BROUGHT ABOUT BY PRESIDENT BUSH'S FAST TRACK.BEFORE CLINTON WAS IN OFFICE.JUST LIKE THE HIGHWAY TAX THAT THEY WANT TO PLACE ON OUR GASOLINE BUT THIS IS NOT GOING INTO EFFECT UNTIL PRESIDENT BUSH IS OUT OF OFFICE,SO SOMEONE ELSE GET'S THE BLAME.JUST LIKE A REPUBLICAN!!!!

Wayne, Greenville TX   January 22nd, 2008 7:58 am ET

Brasileiro January 22, 2008 12:12 am ET

I think she can beat him.

They should televise the match. Talk about "Must See TV"….. :-)

ne,pa   January 22nd, 2008 7:52 am ET

Norris, McCain, and his mother are so yesterday!
Huckabee's too religious.
The four should ride off into the sunset together!

AJ - Montpelier   January 22nd, 2008 7:15 am ET

I'm not a McCain fan but what a stupid thing for Huckabee to say. McCain was tough enough to survive a POW camp, I'm sure he's tough enough to do the job. You go mother McCain, get the soap and scrub brush and you go!

Ann Aloha, PA   January 22nd, 2008 7:01 am ET

McCain should just ignore Chucky…Senator McCain has serve us proud and that type of disrespect is stupid.
Huckabee should dennonce this

steve a wilmington   January 22nd, 2008 6:55 am ET

At this point, most educated conservatives view McCain as someone who lost his principles in the last decade. I highly doubt Huckabee, McCain, or Giuliani are going anywhere except the CNN treadmill to spin.

MIKE VE   January 22nd, 2008 6:09 am ET

I am voting for MITT ROMNEY!!!!!

Mitt has not been in Washington for years like John McLaim, Clinton and Obama.

Mitt has held executive positions as a Govenor and in private business, Obama, Clinton and John McLaim have only worked in Washington they do not have a clue about private business or the American economy.

Mitt is a conservative that’s why the media hates him; John McLaim is a liberal just look who he associates with Kennedy, Feingold, the gang of 14, ect. and that’s why the media loves John McLaim.

Mitt is against amnesty for illegal aliens; Obama, Clinton and John McLaim are for amnesty for illegal aliens.

Mitt is for tax cuts, Obama, Clinton and John McLaim are against tax cuts and want to raise our taxes.

Mitt is for conservative judges, Obama, Clinton and John McLaim are for liberal judges.

Mitt wants to free Americans and American business from the federal government Obama, Clinton and John McLaim want big government and are responsible for big government we have.

Mitt will fight to protect this country and build a strong military; Obama, Clinton and John McLaim stood by when al-Qaeda attacked our interests in the 1990 and the 1980s.

Mitt Romney is the right change for America

Vote for Mitt!!!

LATEST POLLS IN FLORIDA SHOW ROMNEY LEADING

Anonymous   January 22nd, 2008 6:08 am ET

I am voting for MITT ROMNEY!!!!!

Mitt has not been in Washington for years like John McLaim, Clinton and Obama.

Mitt has held executive positions as a Govenor and in private business, Obama, Clinton and John McLaim have only worked in Washington they do not have a clue about private business or the American economy.

Mitt is a conservative that’s why the media hates him; John McLaim is a liberal just look who he associates with Kennedy, Feingold, the gang of 14, ect. and that’s why the media loves John McLaim.

Mitt is against amnesty for illegal aliens; Obama, Clinton and John McLaim are for amnesty for illegal aliens.

Mitt is for tax cuts, Obama, Clinton and John McLaim are against tax cuts and want to raise our taxes.

Mitt is for conservative judges, Obama, Clinton and John McLaim are for liberal judges.

Mitt wants to free Americans and American business from the federal government Obama, Clinton and John McLaim want big government and are responsible for big government we have.

Mitt will fight to protect this country and build a strong military; Obama, Clinton and John McLaim stood by when al-Qaeda attacked our interests in the 1990 and the 1980s.

Mitt Romney is the right change for America

Vote for Mitt!!!

LATEST POLLS IN FLORIDA SHOW ROMNEY LEADING

Wayne   January 22nd, 2008 5:53 am ET

I'm a none American awaiting my visa's to soon start my future in the US with my American wife. I certainly am keeping a very close tab at all the debates both Dem's and the Rep, even though I agree with most of the Democrats, I still personally feels its Johan MacCain for the Republican party nomination. Having said that I was astonished by Chuck Norris comment and I strongly believe its unwarranted. So let me tell you American citizens, Chuck Norris is just a cardboard actor and Mr. Johan MacCain is a true American hero irrespective of his political party and he deserve more respect. So go head make him the Republican nominee even though its Democrats who will still take office!

Wayne
Sweden.

Fred   January 22nd, 2008 4:38 am ET

Is this the way a presidential candidate gets his support…from B-Movie wannabee star?
I knew that these elections always get a little bit heated up when primaries are won or lost, depends what side you're…but please get down to the essentials because you're tearing down the image of what the USA once stood for : The land of the free and opportunities, now you're merely making it look like Disneyland in realtime…with no disrespect to the US-people.

Juan Carlos(Vegas)   January 22nd, 2008 4:35 am ET

Some caw-boys do not know the word Respect.

Carlos Ray Norris is rude and arrogant   January 22nd, 2008 3:47 am ET

I'm a Democrat and I won't be voting for McCain or Huckabee but let me say that Chuck Norris's comments were unwarranted, uncalled for and rude. Anyone he would support should be ashamed to be associated with him after this comment. I hope that every senior citizen who will be voting in the Republican primaries takes notes of this and votes accordingly. It's no wonder that Carlos Ray (aka Chuck Norris) behaves like this since his background indicates that he is and will always be a loser just like his father.

Tom, NY   January 22nd, 2008 3:44 am ET

So John gets his mommy to fight his battles? Come on John, step aside and let some younger ideas in. Your day has passed, it's about the country not about you.

Karen   January 22nd, 2008 3:21 am ET

Ever notice how presidents seem to enjoy above average longetivity?

Chuck Norris does nothing to enhance Hucky's image and should stay home.

where's the beef   January 22nd, 2008 3:21 am ET

Amadeo, where do I start for pete's sake. First of all, you argue that Jimmy Carter created his own economic problems during his presidency but that Reagan's economic policies didn't make rain until the Clinton presidency a decade later? That's inconsistent and inaccurate.

Second, the Vietnam war happened under Kennedy? Uh, last I checked Vietnam was not Kennedy's war. Iraq will "happen" under the next president, too, but everyone knows whose war it is.

Reagonomics were a disaster for this country. For details of what actually happened read Paul Krugman in the NYT yesterday.

Finally, I agree that McCain would bring renewed energy. Clinton or Obama would bring renewed energy. A dishtowel would bring renewed energy to the White House at this point. Republicans had their shot and even most of them now realize how badly it has been screwed it up. (See Comeback, by Bush's former speechwriter, on how Bush has brought the party and the country to the "brink of disaster".)

It is time to try a different path. Good luck in 2012, though.

Kelly   January 22nd, 2008 3:18 am ET

Rudy won't make it to super Tuesday

Wendel   January 22nd, 2008 3:16 am ET

I think McCain is ripe for the Presidency. Besides, we are taught to respect our elders. I'm not sure he'll be the nominee, but at least he already has gray hair.

diana jue   January 22nd, 2008 3:03 am ET

Chuck Norris is 67 and sadly all the cosmetic surgery has made him forget how old he is. His eyes and face were pulled so tight, it looks unnatural.

SelenaC   January 22nd, 2008 3:02 am ET

Give me a break. What does this have to do with any REAL issue??
Johnson became President after Kennedy was killed. We were already over in Vietnam as advisors by the time Johnson took over. Why is something that happened over 40 years ago still so important in todays elections and debates? Why aren't we dealing with the issues that are facing us now? I don't understand why Democrats have to argue and try to make a case over dead Presidents or past Presidents! The way that the 3 stooges were going at eachother in the debate tonight you would think that George W Bush is running for President again or something!! Heck, I guess I am gonna cast my vote for him again because he is certainly better than what we are being offered now on EITHER side, with maybe the exception of Fred Thompson. I guess the only thing Democrats have to hang on to is that their rebellion in the 60's stopped the war and the evil Republican Nixon and outted him for what he really is. Wow. Guess that is something to be proud of. The rebellion of the 60's and the hippies have single handedly brought about the downfall of our once proud and glorious country. We need to have someone in office that will restore those values and beliefs!! Someone who will make us proud, strong and a super power once again!!

Robert, fact check   January 22nd, 2008 2:43 am ET

Amadeo/Jason

U.S. involvement in VietNam started as early as 1950 under Truman with military aid and military advisors to the French who were fighting Communism there. Increased military aid and more advisors occur under Eisenhower. In 1954, the French withdrew and VietNam was divided into North/South.

The first U.S casualties occur in 1959 as two advisors are killed.

Kennedy, in 1961, sent in the first U.S. troops to be involved in combat operations. This escalated greatly under LBJ.

Jason, you can't believe everything you read on Wikipedia.

phil   January 22nd, 2008 2:10 am ET

it is a known fact that the ageing of a president, especially during hard times puts alot of stress on ones physical body. the ratio from what my text books put it closer to 4 - 1. in times a great need or disaster, such as 9-11, it is claimed to be almost double the norm.
7 years ago when George W was sworn in, he looked like one our youngest presidents, and with his upbeat charector he acted like so. now he reminds of of his father right when he left office. he didnt just age 7 years, he appears to have aged 25+ years in spirit. If G.W.B. was as upbeat and "charming" as he once was 7 years ago, he would have a higher approval rating than 33%, which is probably another reason as to why he isn't so upbeat.
with mccain (and i like the guy) being 20 years ahead of what George W was, he could grow in age mightly fast if he has to deal with similar stressed that this administration had too. I think McCain needs to take somethign he can handle, and something that needs him. like VP.
but then again, if being VP puts Mitt Romney in pffice, i tihnk i would rather another Reagan "mcCain"(in his second term)

Good enough for Chuck Norris..
Good enough for Ric Flair…
Good enough for Steve Colbert..
*Good enough for Duncan Hunter (if you watched the news)…
Good enough for AMERICA!!!

Mike Huckabee08"

Nancy, Dallas TX   January 22nd, 2008 1:48 am ET

Anyone who is influenced by the opinion of Chuck Norris has no business voting.

Susan   January 22nd, 2008 1:46 am ET

pretty harsh…sending his mommy to face the greatest force in the universe

Matt   January 22nd, 2008 1:46 am ET

John McCain is too old to be president Chuck? He is only 4 years older than you incase you can't tell time or forgot your own age due to your early onset of senility. Lay off the red hair dye.

Susan   January 22nd, 2008 1:43 am ET

Chuck Norris is indifferent enough, an evil actor who dominates the martial arts. Better do his movies of fourth category because the politics is not his fort, does not know anything.

Samantha   January 22nd, 2008 1:41 am ET

Blah, blah, blah! I wish Chuck Norris would stick to his lousy total gym infomercials and take Huckabee with him. Who cares if McCain is too old? I would rather have my grandfather in the White House than a religious nut case who can only pander votes.

Mrs. America   January 22nd, 2008 1:31 am ET

Great response from John McCain. I am enjoying (almost) every moment of this campaign. Sikking Mrs. McCain on Chuck Norris with a bar of soap. Can Bill Clinton dance, etc. Light moments in an ultra-serious campaign.

CNN, you do a great job with your political coverage, at least in the Sit Room which is what I watch, and here on the Ticker, which has become a highlight of any free time I find in my days. Ballot Bowls are also superb.

A suggestion–tomorrow (today your time) someone should present Wolf Blitzer with an "I survived the S.C. Dem debate" T-shirt.

And now I have to go to bed. Your excellent coverage has been causing me a shortage of sleep lately. Thank you.

Jose Card - Independent   January 22nd, 2008 1:11 am ET

Mrs. McCain looks gorgeous and sharp at 95.
She reminds me of the pink bunny in the ever ready battery commercial.
Keeps going, going, …

dave   January 22nd, 2008 1:07 am ET

McCain is America's last hope! From what I see he is the only person poltically and personally mature enough to lead the greatest nation on earth! Everyone else is still playing (bickering) in the sandpit!

faboomama   January 22nd, 2008 12:42 am ET

Why are my comments always "awaiting moderation"? 6 Comments were approved after mine. If this one doesn't get posted, that will make it was 55 comments CNN never approved? I wonder if I used some blatant lies, racism or campaign talking points if my posts would get approved faster.

Richard, FL   January 22nd, 2008 12:40 am ET

"The economic bonanza during Clinton's first period was inherited as a result of Reaganomics. Remember?????"
—————————————————————————————
For the historically challenged, Clinton did NOT follow Reagan, he followed G. W. Bush. Remember??????

Reagan's "Voodoo Economics" was such a failure under Bush#41 that it cost him re-election. "It's the economy, stupid". Remember????

The Reagonomics that failed under Bush suddenly started working under Clinton? Sure.

Bush economics have resulted in a 50% increase in our national debt. Clinton had the largest surplus ever. Apparently Republicans believe that Reagonomics only work well now if a Democrat is in office. Sounds good.

Derrick   January 22nd, 2008 12:35 am ET

Your "McCaikn" was recently the tag team partner of Ted Kennedy's immigration bill. He also voted against the Bush tax cuts twice but now says that they should be permanent.

Yeah he's a real hero alright… the last political survivor of the Keating Five from the 1980s savings and loan scandal. Look that up and then tell me this guy should be president.

If anyone out there is still a conservative and wants to save the economy and stop the middle east blowback, they should take a look at the other old guy, Dr Ron Paul, the only real hope for America.

Allen   January 22nd, 2008 12:34 am ET

The fight between McCain and Huckabee gives Giuliani something to smile about going into Florida.

Sending my Mom? McCain too old? Oh Geez, thse two campaign kids fighting in the sandbox needs to calm down.

Well, at least Giuliani is talking about tax cuts and leading America. Thats the leader we need in these challenging times.

Go Rudy Go!!!!!

Mark, Tampa, FL   January 22nd, 2008 12:18 am ET

McCain's Record:

–voted against the Bush tax cuts, one of only two Republican senators to do so;

–twice authored the McCain-Kennedy immigration bill with its Z Visas and path to citizenship;

–has done nothing to accelerate the construction of the border fence;

–stands behind McCain-Feingold even after the Supreme Court has struck down portions of it as unconstitutional;

–defends the Gang of 14 even though a long line of vacancies on the courts of appeal existed at the end of 1006 (and has only gotten longer in 2007);

–worked with Lindsey Graham to destroy the GOP's agenda in September of 2006 by grandstanding over the interrogation and treatment of terrorists bill;

–opposed drilling in ANWR; NOW supports kyoto treaty

–opposed the Federal Marriage Amendment, twice;

–advocates a massive energy tax; (he even dictates why type of light bulbs you can use)

–backed the law of the sea treaty ( which gives control over our SOVEREIGN NATION TO THE UN:

__Hates and punishes success: tells Corporate America to shove it: so Corporate America moves off shore

___supports GOVERNMENT PAID FOR EMBRYO Stem cell research

___Anti alternative energy, then pro alternative energy then anti alternative energy

Sen. John McCain has quietly been piling up flip-flops, including ditching his long-held support for the Law of the Sea convention and telling bloggers he now opposes the DREAM Act to legalize illegal alien students.

The sea treaty has become the latest litmus test for the 2008 Republican presidential field, and after a decade-long record of public support for it, Mr. McCain has pivoted to bring himself in line with the rest of the candidates.

Washington times October 2007

Andrew   January 22nd, 2008 12:12 am ET

A non-issue, McCain is to old to be president, that is known wether Norris said it or not.

Brasileiro   January 22nd, 2008 12:12 am ET

I think she can beat him.

Candi   January 22nd, 2008 12:08 am ET

I hate it when they attack each other.

Please just keep to what you are going to do for American.

Jason   January 22nd, 2008 12:01 am ET

Get your facts straight it was Lyndon Johnson that brought us to war. Kennedy was against the war. That's why they killed him.

Regan was too old too, by the end of his second term Regan was nodding off during cabinet meetings.

And anybody that thinks that McCain isn't a little too long in the tooth is not on this plane of reality.

K. Wilkinson   January 21st, 2008 11:59 pm ET

Chuck Norris against McCain's mom….?

I say McCain's mom knocks him out in the third round! Chuck only makes it that far cause McCain's mommy feels sorry for him.

Romney 2008.

Mellowfellow   January 21st, 2008 11:58 pm ET

My mom is 96 and she agrees that Chuck Norris needs to have his mouth washed out with a strong soap like she used in the 1930's to teach him a little respect for his elders.

Lisa in AZ   January 21st, 2008 11:44 pm ET

I don't know what's funnier - the comment above relating 'Reaganomics' to any kind of 'economic bonanza' or the visual of Mama McCain taking on Chuck Norris! Say what you will about John McCain, but he cracks me up! Go John go!

Michelle M   January 21st, 2008 11:42 pm ET

I think Chuck Norris, Oprah Winfrey, Usher, etc endorsements should not sway voters. Voters need to look at the issues of each candidate and what candidate has the best plan to turn this country around.

Harold Jr.   January 21st, 2008 11:41 pm ET

All bs. aside, Senator McCain's mom looks GOOD!
Mother Mccain looks better than most women of her race, in their 50's.
She eliminates any arguement of the senator's longevity, lest we forget his durability, for so many years in a prison camp in Vietnam.

Keep it Real, Republicans!
Age, not so long ago, used to be considered a required attribute for the job.

stirlingmclaughlin   January 21st, 2008 11:39 pm ET

I'm not a huge McCain fan but I would love Love LOVE to see Chuck Norris get his butt kicked by a little old lady.

In fact I would pay money to see that.

Bill   January 21st, 2008 11:39 pm ET

One point about Norris' age comments about McCain, and Huckabee's remark about McCain's hairdresser no one seems to have picked up on: Norris is only 3-1/2 years younger than McCain, born March 10, 1940. McCain was born on August 29, 1936. If you ask me, it's Norris dipping into the Clairoll for men, and certainly not McCain

faboomama   January 21st, 2008 11:38 pm ET

Great…we have the bizarro campaign where Team Clinton is going for a 3rd term and McCain wants to send in his mommy. I won't even touch the ageist comments Team Chuckabee. Can the adults finish out the campaign now, children?

Dave   January 21st, 2008 11:34 pm ET

Lets see….Chucky played a tough guy in the movies……Mr. McCain was a POW for several years. Hmmmmm…Who should I salute??????

KEITH JAMES LOUTTIT   January 21st, 2008 11:28 pm ET

Amadeo, keep posting your comments, thank you!

john   January 21st, 2008 11:27 pm ET

McCain is seven years older than Ronald Reagan when the Gipper ran
his second time for president. Are the Republicans willing to risk
losing the youth vote to someone like Obama by choosing McCain?

Robert Dole was too old and look what happened in '96. He was an
even greater war hero than McCain is and foght in a popular war we
won…not lost. Voters are not as concerned with a war record anymore.

sam   January 21st, 2008 11:19 pm ET

McCain means it too - remember he set his mom out against Romney, calling him out for his Mormonism. So Chuck Norris better watch out!

Jen Cedar Falls, IA   January 21st, 2008 11:17 pm ET

Sorry, but I agree that McCain is a true hero, but honestly, he is too old for the presidency this time. His best chance was in 2000, but he couldn't beat Bush. Too bad, we probably would have turned out for the better if he had.

This can't be about revenge voting tho', if McCain's too old for 2 full terms, he's too old to be running. You do the math.

Sprite   January 21st, 2008 11:09 pm ET

Wasn't Regan beginning to suffer from Alzheimer's disease near the end of his presidency? Age is an issue. . .

King   January 21st, 2008 11:07 pm ET

Norris can't even pick a decent movie script much less a good candidate,

tina   January 21st, 2008 11:04 pm ET

I would not like McCain as president, but I have to say I think he is very "likeable" and has a good sense of humor.

Mike   January 21st, 2008 10:56 pm ET

Norris should shut up and stick to his infomercials selling excersie machines. Nobody should talk about a hero that served our country for years and willing to spend the rest of his life serving it again, if the Dem party nominate Barak I will vote for McCain in the general election (hope he gets nominated).

Vanessa   January 21st, 2008 10:56 pm ET

Mr. Norris needs to stick with action movies and exercising programs. Age ain't nothin but a number.

Parag   January 21st, 2008 10:56 pm ET

Chuck Norris should resort to martial arts and not stick his nose into politics unless he wants to plunge into like Arnold S and work for society.

Trey   January 21st, 2008 10:55 pm ET

RIght because no old white guy has ever held the office of the President of the USA before

Jim Chesterfield, NY   January 21st, 2008 10:51 pm ET

Mr. Norris's comment shows he has no idea what service to his country is nor the real cost of freedom.

twister61   January 21st, 2008 10:49 pm ET

FLORIDA VOTERS…THIS SHOULD NOT BE ANY SHOCK AT ALL WHAT HUCKLEBERRY AND NORRIS SAID. THIS IS JUST MORE OF THE SAME NEGATIVE CAMPAIGNING THAT HUCKLEBERRY HAS BEEN DOING ALL ALONG.THIS IS WHY HE IS DROPPING IN THE POLLS FAST.SO LONG HUCKLEBERRY AND HOUND NORRIS!

Amadeo   January 21st, 2008 10:47 pm ET

McCain will bring renewed energy into government as a Reaganite. Let's not forget that NAFTA, which is being cited by the three stooges on the dais, was passed under Clinton. Remember?????

The economic bonanza during Clinton's first period was inherited as a result of Reaganomics. Remember?????

During Carter's admin. there was double-digit inflation and interest rates. PanAm had to buy 747's at 20% interest. Remember????

The Vietnam war happened under the Kennedys. Remember?????

Linda   January 21st, 2008 10:46 pm ET

I like Obama more every time I listen to him!!!! If we are to truly have a change from the same old "Washington politics" I sincerely believe he is our next President. I'm saying a prayer for him every night!! I am 56 years old with 3 beautiful grandchildren whose futures I am afraid for. We have to get our country back to the strong role model for the world we used to be. We have to concentrate on keeping America great; focusing on the needs of our people and not what we need to do to ensure the growth and prosperity of others over and above our own people. America's "little people" can contribute greatly in this world if we are just given a fighting chance.

Anti Clintons   January 21st, 2008 10:46 pm ET

Old McCain is sending his mom to do his dirt work, just like he will when he loses the vote HA HA HA HA HA!

Go Mitt!

jay   January 21st, 2008 10:44 pm ET

I take it that the line "Chuck is too ugly to be on TV" went around McCain's campaign bus, but they decided not to use it.

D.J.   January 21st, 2008 10:41 pm ET

That is a cheap shot from Chuck .

Amadeo   January 21st, 2008 10:41 pm ET

Mr. Norris's paid opinion should not be taken into account. How old was Pres. Reagan? The "comment" should be disregarded as coming from a loser. McCaikn is a hero, a leader and a manager who will bring Americans together with great insight on foreign policy.

Arturo Jabra'il Sancho   January 21st, 2008 10:35 pm ET

Chuck Norris can be credited for tilting dependable senior citizen votes towards John McCain. Thanks Chuck!

Tony, CA   January 21st, 2008 10:31 pm ET

Chucks commercials make more sence,or is it cents..
Forgot McCain was in the race,thanks for reminding me.

Xander   January 21st, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Chuck should know all about the aging process, ever watch the progression of stunts on Walker, Texas Ranger? He looks like he has stunt doubles doing his 'action' sequences, either that or his martial arts are just really bad these days.
Btw, Chuck, McCain would be 76 in four years after he becomes 72.

Unkle Kracka   January 21st, 2008 10:29 pm ET

Chuck is stupidly funny…
McCain is purely funny.

Matt   January 21st, 2008 10:27 pm ET

McCain is a survivor- never underestimate him. Norris' comment is blatant ageism. Ronald Reagan was one of the greatest presidents and he was in his 70s. Winston Churchill was in his 70s when he led the fight against the Nazis.

Jon C   January 21st, 2008 10:26 pm ET

Thats funny I thought this was about the DEMOCRATIC DEBATE not McCain or Chuck Norris. Correct me If I'm wrong.

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