Comments on: Santorum questions McCain's temperament

By: shirley

shirley — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:32:35 +0000

I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A COMMENT ABOUT ALL THIS TALK ABOUT -THE MEDIA HAS BEEN BAITING ROMNEY AND HUCKABEE . THEY HAVE BEEN TELLING HUCKABEE THAT ROMNEY SAID THAT A VOTE FOR HUCKABEE IS A VOTE FOR MCCAIN. WELL, THE MEDIA WAS THE FIRST TO SAY THAT , BECAUSE I HEARD THEM SAY IT. THEN IN FLORIDA THE MEDIA SAID HUCKABEE IS DROPPING OUT OF THE RACE, THEN THEY TOLD HUCKABEE THAT ROMNEY SAID IT AND HUCKABEE LASHED OUT AT ROMNEY ABOUT IT WHEN IT WAS THE MEDIA WHO SAID IT TO BEGIN WITH.i KNOW THAT THE MEDIA IS JUST SETTING BACK AND LAUGHING BECAUSE THEY KNOW THEY ARE CAUSING TROUBLE., WELL, YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY ( THE DEVIL IS THE AUTHOR OF CONFUSION) THE CANDIDATES MIGHT NOT KNOW YOU HAVE DONE THIS AS THEY ARE VERY BUSY, BUT THEY WILL KNOW. YOUR CREDIBILITY IS 0. AS FOR CONSERVATIVES HAVING TO SETTLE FOR MCCAIN , THAT WAS A MEDIA LIE, NOW YOU SEE ROMNEY HAS WON MAINE AND HE IS DOING VERY WELL IN CALIFORNIA -DONT GIVE UP ROMNEY SUPPORTERS. GO ROMNEY. EVEN IF ROMNEY DOESNT WIN, WE KNOW HE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT TO HELP AMERICANS AND THE OTHERS ARE SAYING ALMOST EXACTLY WHAT THE DEMOCRATS ARE –EXCEPT THE SURGE

By: Doc Savage

Doc Savage — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:58:01 +0000

What a great reason to vote FOR McCain. Santorum is against him. I suggest that everyone Google "santorum" Hilarious!

By: Dave W

Dave W — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:53:07 +0000

Santorum represents the worst of the Republican party. This is another hearty endorsement for McCain.

McCain was not my first choice, but he now has my vote. Let's unite this party and move to November!

By: John, Pittsburgh PA

John, Pittsburgh PA — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:05:07 +0000

No one here in PA cared what Santorum had to say and neither will anyone anywhere else. Romney, is this a test of who can pull together the most losers! you win!

By: JCruz

JCruz — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:44:04 +0000

Would you rather fight the Muslims at home or in Iraq and Afghanistan? That is the question you should be asking. I respect McCain for his service as much as he respects mine (also a Vietnam Vet), but I cannot vote for a closet Democrat.
The republican party needs to nominate Romney if they exptect to win the election. Given that if Barak is the nominee, Anyone can beat him including McCain. Both Democrats want to run up the white flag of surrender and I and my Marine sons will have none of that. In case you don't know, since Bush went on the offensive, there have been no attacks on American soil. My country is more important than all the social welfare programs the Democrats want to put in place.

By: BM

BM — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 16:14:44 +0000

Forget it. After seeing some anti-Huckabee talk I am definitely voting for Mike Huckabee on Super Tuesday. It's always the good guy who gets shunned in this country. That's why were going to pot.

By: Frank, San Diego

Frank, San Diego — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:39:32 +0000

I can see why some Republicans would be getting nervous. McCain wouldn't mind if we were in Iraq for 100 years? Doesn't know much about the economy? Doesn't sound like a winning formula for November. If he weren't getting such a free ride from his friends in the media, he's have about the same popularity ratings as Bush.

By: bob Evens

bob Evens — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:37:04 +0000

I do not believe people should try to trash McCain now. He is unstoppable. However, as a good democrat, I strongly believe OBAMA will win over McCain.
Please respect McCain for his services to the country, even if he will not win the election.

By: Linda

Linda — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:13:37 +0000

I want something done about illegal immigration, so I will vote for Mitt Romney. A third-world country is not for me, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Craig- Easton, PA

Craig- Easton, PA — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:54:27 +0000

Another great reason to support McCain.

By: Dee, Plano Texas

Dee, Plano Texas — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:28:26 +0000

WHO IS THIS RICK SANATORIUM ??

By: Milton, Harrisburg, PA

Milton, Harrisburg, PA — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:39:11 +0000

In Pennsylvania, Rick disliking McCain will help McCain win. Unlike Arlen Specter, Rick was an unfortunate blemish on the state of Pennsylvania. He was lanced in 2006 but apparently the entire state needs regular antibiotics to keep him from returning. Doesn't he have anything better to do like be a guest on Rush Limbaugh?

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:57:33 +0000

Santorum: an extremely narrow-minded, self-righteous, has-been politician questions the fitness of McCain: a dictatorial, foul-mouthed, mean-spirited candidate for the presidency?

Pot-kettle-black.

By: Brian Schroeder

Brian Schroeder — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:33:19 +0000

Does anyone really care what a loser like EX-Senator Santorum thinks? Why is CNN even bothering to report on his opinion? He has no power or stature and is irrelevant.

By: Brian Schroeder

Brian Schroeder — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:32:34 +0000

Does anyone really care what a loser like EX-Senator Santorum thinks? Why is CNN even bother to report on his opinion? He has no power or stature and is irrelevant.

By: Ainars

Ainars — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:04:49 +0000

McCain is conservative inaf – he is prolife more than 20 years in Congress. John vote for Robertson and Alito in Supreme Justice.

By: Lisa Salt Lake City, Utah

Lisa Salt Lake City, Utah — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:56:34 +0000

Romney, complains about "Nixon tactics", says people are doing negative calls about him. Romney was the first to do the negative ads. Romney has outspent everyone else. I hope America sends the message loud and clear that it doesn't matter how much money you spend to try to sell us junk – it is still junk. America doesn't need this kind of politician any more. Santorum's reputation is stained.

By: Josie

Josie — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:23:16 +0000

McCain is your so-called plastic man. What does he have to offer the US? More of the same is the answer. He can promise you this; 100 more years of the same ole' Iraqi mess. Going into IRAQ was equivalent to Somalia. No way would we have stayed there and was smart to get out when we did. And he PROMISES you more of the same. Other than him being a POW, what else can he offer you, us? Because once you elect him, he's not only the Republican's President, but the US President. He offers this country nothing. I haven't even heard him mention anything he would do to help Veterans, homeless or otherwise. He flip-flops on several issues and basically says he can't even balance a check book. We know what happens when we simply use the excuse that "Oh well, he will be surrounded by smarter people." We end up in another war, ie Dick Cheney and his crew of smart people. America wake up! Read a book, better yet a newspaper, Instead of watching American Idol try watching International News. Vote Obama and lets support A Great America!

By: AnaHadWolves

AnaHadWolves — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:13:17 +0000

Concerning Santorum dissing Mccain, as Grandma used to say: "Consider the source."

Santorum was drop-kicked by the voters here in Pennsylvania because he was too devisive, too nasty and too intractable. Looks like he hasn't mellowed since he was fired by us.

Oh, well...

By: Dan O'Bannon

Dan O'Bannon — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:30:52 +0000

McCain stopped in Boston to watch the Super Bowl and the Patriots lost.

The curse of John McCain!

By: Frank T

Frank T — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:26:05 +0000

McCain is a ticking timebomb. Why in the world would America want his finger on the button.

By: angela

angela — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:19:46 +0000

"Was McCain really born in Panama I ask ???" -------------------------------------------------------------------- Yes, he was. His father was stationed there at the time. It was also American territory at the time, which is why he can run for President.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:01:05 +0000

McCain is a loose cannon and he will make things worse than they already are in this country and abroad. In true republican spirit, He will pad the pockets of the rich, and big business.

If his own bank made him get a life insurance policy on his campaign loans, guess they were afraid he would keel over on the campaign trail

By: Thomas Romer

Thomas Romer — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 06:15:04 +0000

Yes… Santorum bashing McCain will surely win him votes in the heavily populated states where a majority of SANE GOP voters will cast ballots. Santorum is the opposite of McCain and God bless the senior Senator from Arizona for that.

By: Craig Carlsbad

Craig Carlsbad — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:55:19 +0000

Santorum is a problem encountered by a few. In most cases people have found that by facing it directly it can be overcome. It is natural that santorum and Romney be linked.

By: Ed K.

Ed K. — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:22:51 +0000

I find it hard to believe that after the last 7 terrible years our country has gone through with the republicans in control anyone could openly say they are a republican. We would be crazy to even think about giving another term to these people. McCain, Romney or a one eyed cat, No Way!

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 04:54:50 +0000

All I know is that anyone that Santorum doesn't like is worth voting for. Thank God that we finally got our act together and voted him out.

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 03:42:55 +0000

Angry old man. He is Bush III. He gets by only because there aren't many in Congress that were around for the S&L crisis.

Republicans, Hillary with Nader's involvement are your only hopes.

By: Marti San Diego, CA

Marti San Diego, CA — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 03:36:25 +0000

"If you're a conservative, there really is only one place to go right now. I would even argue further than that. If you are a Republican in the broadest sense, there is only one place to go right now, and that's Mitt Romney. – Senator Rick Santorum Here’s what the CEO of one of the businesses Romney helped said about Romney’s LEADERSHIP: Boston, MA – Today, Staples Founder Thomas Stemberg released the following statement regarding Governor Romney’s record of growing businesses and creating jobs: “At this critical time for our economy, the United States needs a leader in Washington who actually has a record in the private sector of creating jobs. That leader is Mitt Romney. He knows what it takes to create jobs because he has done it time and time again. As a businessman, Governor Romney took a chance and invested in the first Staples store. Today, tens of thousands of Staples employees across this country have jobs because of that decision. That’s a clear record of action that Mitt Romney repeated time after time. Washington needs leaders who can do more than just talk about creating jobs.”

By: Micah, Canon City, CO

Micah, Canon City, CO — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 03:21:49 +0000

I'll leave my analysis of Mr. Santorum up to Dan Savage in the Stranger...

By: Marleen

Marleen — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 02:42:52 +0000

He's old and he's a liar. Look at his snipes (and lies) about Romney.
GO MITT!!!

By: rmax

rmax — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 02:13:09 +0000

Voters need to rationalized NOT what they think is good for them but what is good for the country. Economy is the bedrock of our country, without it, there is no support for military operation. Remember Russia? Military was over spending and the economy was sputtering....we don't want to end like the Russians. We need to maintain our status as the economic powerhouse of this planet earth....So who do you think is good on economy? Dynamics of war have changed, it is now the war of industry--global commercial competition. That is the main war. Think smart.......vote for your future.

By: jay

jay — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 02:08:40 +0000

Santorum is a loser if I remember correctly. Please explain why anyone puts weight in his sanctimonious pablum.
That said, McCain will never, never be elected. He's a one trick pony with his only issue Iraq.

By: rmax

rmax — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:58:03 +0000

it is conduct unbecoming of a former respected officer.....his generations of politics inside the beltway have transformed him to be a veteran politico. His manners and behavior is indicative of a dictatorial type of leadership......my way or the highway!

By: Steve, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Steve, Cedar Rapids, Iowa — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:23:59 +0000

Senator McCain is known for his temper and his way or the highway mentality. We got that now with GW. We don't need four more years of that! We have had enough of the Republicans . Buy any gas lately or checked your health insurance costs lately? Remember back when GW and Mr McCain said that Iraq would be a short lived venture and they would be able to pay for the war with their oil sales? What happened to that?? Anyone seen Vice President Cheney lately ?

By: TONY - Austin, TX

TONY - Austin, TX — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:16:01 +0000

McCain is a man of principles...most of which I strongly disagree with.

I agree with Ann Coulter, if he is the nominee of our party – I will vote for the Democrat this year.

By: E. C., Houston, Texas

E. C., Houston, Texas — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:51:44 +0000

Santorum is absolutely Correct. McCain does not have the temperament or leadership ability to effect change in Government as President.

By: John Henry DC

John Henry DC — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:44:57 +0000

McCain maintains he really believed that South Carolina should retire the flag. But when confronted with this choice of "lying or losing," McCain later acknowledged he picked "lying." (from his book worth the fighting for and from his unsuccessful bid in 2000) straight from the "Forked Tongue Express" and on his temper The Republic quickly weighed in with a stinging Sunday editorial that concluded there is "reason to seriously question whether McCain has the temperament, and the political approach and skills, we want in the next president of the United States." "McCain often insults people and flies off the handle," The Republic editorialized. "This newspaper has chronicled just some of these unfortunate exhibitions." In his 2002 memoir Worth the Fighting For, McCain acknowledged that "my temper has become one of my most frequently discussed attributes." "I have one, of course, and its exercise, usually when I am very tired, has caused me to make most of the more serious mistakes of my career," McCain wrote. "It is fair to say that my temper has become legendary." (good thing the presidency doesn't wear people out and make them tired!) There you have it. John McAmnesty's own words! of course to hear him talk he must have alzheimers or selective memory. If you don't think he can be bought just ask Charles Keating Jr.

By: CHRISTOPHER

CHRISTOPHER — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:35:15 +0000

I think it’s absolutely reprehensible that McCain refers to unwarranted invasion and ongoing occupation of Iraq as a “conflict”. I also find it very troubling that instead of the war on “terrorists” he now uses the the term “fundamentalist extremist Islamists”.
Not every Islamists is extreme nor is every extremist Islamist a terrorist. Any more than fundamentalist Christians all speak in tongues and play with snakes!
Its seems obvious to me this new vague language is to validate the ongoing occupation and to further broaden the scope and agenda of the Republican party. Using such terms should immediately raise red flags about their intensions.

Listen closely to what Ron Paul has to say he’s the only honest rational man on the panel,with no hidden agenda or obligations to the corporate/ profit driven war machine.

By: Senior Gal

Senior Gal — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:11:14 +0000

I'm an Independent. One of my concerns with McCain is my fear that he sticks to a position no matter what. (Like Bush.) Like his position on Iraq. Is it, "my way or the highway" with him? I'm wondering if he's a bit dictatorial. I sure wasn't impressed with his performance against Romney. Seemed mean spirited to me. And, being a senior myself, I think is age is not a positive.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:43:43 +0000

Santorum is one of these guys that thinks getting our troops slaughtered in Iraq is a good idea, especially since he never served in the military. He is what you call a chickenhawk.

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:35:44 +0000

I'm definitly not a fan of Santorum but McCain does have anger issues. Too bad we have seen an outburst lately so we can see what we are really in for.

Yes, I think Romney is a better choice.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:27:20 +0000

The record speaks the truth: McCain/Feingold; McCain/Kennedy, McCain/Lieberman; stem cell research on embryos okay; admitting that he'd need a vp to help him with the economy and then lying about having said it; lying about Romney's stance on troop withdrawals...the list could go on and on.

Dr. Walid Phares, Lebanese-born American considered an expert on terrorism has now endorsed Romney. Too many are listening to the media and not doing the research needed to find out the truth. Romney has changed position on one major area: abortion. Since his changed belief he has not faltered from his prolife postion. Mitt Romney is WITHOUT DOUBT the conservative candidate and also the most intelligent, experienced, and capable leader of the two.

By: Bo

Bo — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:23:42 +0000

makes me want to vote for mccain even more.

By: Paul P. Valtos

Paul P. Valtos — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:22:25 +0000

Santorum is an idealogue, a fanatical religious conservative and does not believe in the separation of church and state. He was the one who wanted the state of Pennsylvania to pay for his chidrens private education despite the fact that he was living in Virginia.A conservative crook is still a crook by any measure. A fanatic similar to Toomey who tried to unseat Arlen Specter who is just as screwy despite the fact that once esconced in Washington, they now both work for lobbyist firms out to fleece the American taxpayer. You think Abramoff was bad. There are two of them now taking his place.

By: PAUL

PAUL — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:18:52 +0000

All these Republican candidates are acting like small children. They are not acting in the tradition of great presidents like Theodore Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower, etc, especially that arrogant upstart Willard Romney. His father was a far better man who stood for his views.

By: Christian, Tampa FL

Christian, Tampa FL — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:18:35 +0000

Santorum is a partisan hack that got thrown out of the Senate by his state's electorate in 2006. I don't see how that's a good endorsement for Romney.

By: Observer

Observer — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:03:10 +0000

When McCain played his dirty politics by lying about Romney prior to the Florida primary, I lost all interest in him. It shows he is willing to do anything to win – including acting without integrity. What will he do in the White House to get people's approval?? But yet he pokes at Romney on issues that pale in comparison to his lying.

By: Mark

Mark — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:49:21 +0000

It is so much fun seeing all these Republicans sniping at each other. I'm more conservative. No, I'm more conservative. No, I am. Are not. Are, too.

By: Zane Petty

Zane Petty — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:49:06 +0000

Romney is our country's best option. He may not be perfect but he will get the job done. I am a soldier, currently in Iraq and AM NOT for McCain. Just because he was in the military doesn't mean that McCain is the man for the job. Romney wants to increase the size of our military to place our country in a position of strength. Check out Romney's website. He has a legitimate plan for every issue. He is all substance. McCain is a stubborn man who has a bad-temper. He was caught dead in his tracks by Romney on his insistance that Romney's plan was for timetables in Iraq. It was obvious that Romney does not support a timetable for withdrawal. Romney is exactly right, this country is ready for change. Change will not come by keeping the same Washington insiders in power sitting in different chairs!