Comments on: South Dakota’s Johnson passes up debates, citing stroke http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:49:37 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Jim McCall- Tennessee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1454316 Jim McCall- Tennessee Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:23:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1454316 A brave man and a personal hero to me A brave man and a personal hero to me

]]> By: Stuart - Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1454274 Stuart - Texas Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:04:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1454274 This would be front page news if it was a Republican Senator instead of a Democrat. The D's would be wailing about how unfair not to be able to debate. This would be front page news if it was a Republican Senator instead of a Democrat. The D's would be wailing about how unfair not to be able to debate.

]]> By: kim hussein smith http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1454273 kim hussein smith Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:04:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1454273 "Are all Democrats afraid to debate?" there must be some kind of silliness on FOX or rush saying obama is AFRAID to debate mccain. that is absolutely LUDICROUS!! yes, righties, intelligent and informed obama is just TERRIFIED at the thought of debating an inarticulate, lying, misinformed, cranky old man who doesnt even know the borders of the country WE invaded! you non-thinkers REALLY need to start thinking, and not just repeat your heroes' words. if you actually gave that sentence even a SMALL amount of thought, you would see how absurd it is! "These democrats ask you to continue because thye want to have majority in the senate" ----huh?? those EVIL democrats, wanting to maintain their majority---the NERVE! what elitists! i'm sure they'll find some way to tax that too!! i CANNOT WAIT until he debates mccain, it's going to be hilarious, and his handlers better load him up with xanax or something, cuz mccain is very likely to blow!!!! "Are all Democrats afraid to debate?"

there must be some kind of silliness on FOX or rush saying obama is AFRAID to debate mccain. that is absolutely LUDICROUS!!

yes, righties, intelligent and informed obama is just TERRIFIED at the thought of debating an inarticulate, lying, misinformed, cranky old man who doesnt even know the borders of the country WE invaded!

you non-thinkers REALLY need to start thinking, and not just repeat your heroes' words. if you actually gave that sentence even a SMALL amount of thought, you would see how absurd it is!

"These democrats ask you to continue because thye want to have majority in the senate" --huh?? those EVIL democrats, wanting to maintain their majority-the NERVE! what elitists! i'm sure they'll find some way to tax that too!!

i CANNOT WAIT until he debates mccain, it's going to be hilarious, and his handlers better load him up with xanax or something, cuz mccain is very likely to blow!!!!

]]> By: Chris, Antioch, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1454265 Chris, Antioch, CA Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:00:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1454265 He doesn't need a debate. He's up by 30 points! Do what you need to, Senator. He doesn't need a debate. He's up by 30 points! Do what you need to, Senator.

]]> By: texas DEM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1454262 texas DEM Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:59:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1454262 This Pro Obama senator needs to retire. This Pro Obama senator needs to retire.

]]> By: TN for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1454251 TN for Obama Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:53:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1454251 Has he been arrested TWICE? Our President Has Has he shot somebody and called the police HOURS later? Our Vice President Has. Step down? GROW UP, faux Dem for John McCain! Has he been arrested TWICE? Our President Has
Has he shot somebody and called the police HOURS later? Our Vice President Has.

Step down? GROW UP, faux Dem for John McCain!

]]> By: Steve Green http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1454250 Steve Green Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:53:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1454250 G-d bless him...wishing for a speedy recovery. G-d bless him...wishing for a speedy recovery.

]]> By: jimmy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1454236 jimmy Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:47:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1454236 GIVE THE MAN A BREAK. FOR PETE'S SAKE WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE , TRYING TO FORCE A MAN WHO HAD A STROKE AND HAS SOME RESIDUAL SPEECH IMPEDIMENT TO DEBATE ON A STATE OR NATIONAL LEVEL WHEN HE IS AT A DISADVANTAGE. YOU PEOPLE ARE LIKE THE ONES WHO THREW HIS OWN GRANDMOTHER UNDER THE BUS. HYPOCRITES. GIVE THE MAN A BREAK. FOR PETE'S SAKE WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE , TRYING TO FORCE A MAN WHO HAD A STROKE AND HAS SOME RESIDUAL SPEECH IMPEDIMENT TO DEBATE ON A STATE OR NATIONAL LEVEL WHEN HE IS AT A DISADVANTAGE.
YOU PEOPLE ARE LIKE THE ONES WHO THREW HIS OWN GRANDMOTHER UNDER THE BUS. HYPOCRITES.

]]> By: Take a hike dem for JM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1454234 Take a hike dem for JM Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:46:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1454234 The one that should be retiring is J-M The one that should be retiring is J-M

]]> By: Sherry, Atlanta http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1454220 Sherry, Atlanta Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:42:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1454220 GOOD JUDGEMENT, GET SOME REST! GOOD JUDGEMENT, GET SOME REST!

]]> By: Allison - PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1454199 Allison - PA Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:38:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1454199 Susie, that is a low blow - Senator Johnson is still regaining the ability to speak properly from the life-threatening stroke that he suffered in December, 2006 - He is understandably concerned about his speaking ability in a debate setting and wants voters to see him at his best. Afraid? Give me a break. Susie, that is a low blow – Senator Johnson is still regaining the ability to speak properly from the life-threatening stroke that he suffered in December, 2006 – He is understandably concerned about his speaking ability in a debate setting and wants voters to see him at his best. Afraid? Give me a break.

]]> By: Democrat for John McCain http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1454160 Democrat for John McCain Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:33:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1454160 Mr. Johnson, you must retire. These democrats ask you to continue because thye want to have majority in the senate. It is time for you to take rest. Mr. Johnson, you must retire. These democrats ask you to continue because thye want to have majority in the senate. It is time for you to take rest.

]]> By: Hana http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1454138 Hana Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:30:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1454138 If he's too sick to debate his opponent, then he should be voted out of office. I wish him a full recovery but, in this case, it appears he's using the stroke as a way to dodge debating his opponent. If he's too sick to debate his opponent, then he should be voted out of office. I wish him a full recovery but, in this case, it appears he's using the stroke as a way to dodge debating his opponent.

]]> By: judy, Wisconsin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1454125 judy, Wisconsin Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:28:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1454125 Senator, please continue to improve, and to Susie--take your comment and shove it...... Senator, please continue to improve, and to Susie–take your comment and shove it......

]]> By: Concerned in Alabama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1454048 Concerned in Alabama Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:23:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1454048 I pray that you continue to recover. I pray that you continue to recover.

]]> By: KG http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1453981 KG Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:20:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1453981 If you can't stand the heat, get the heck out of the kitchen (and take the rest of the useless Democrats with you). If you can't stand the heat, get the heck out of the kitchen (and take the rest of the useless Democrats with you).

]]> By: Pepou http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1453570 Pepou Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:59:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1453570 Even with this impediment, Senator Johnson is a great deal more articulate than McSame. Even with this impediment, Senator Johnson is a great deal more articulate than McSame.

]]> By: Farrell, Houston, Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1453539 Farrell, Houston, Tx Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:57:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1453539 I'm sure Johnson would do far better than McCain in a debate. I can't wait for what I believe will be one of the greatest if not worst debates of all times. I'm sure Johnson would do far better than McCain in a debate. I can't wait for what I believe will be one of the greatest if not worst debates of all times.

]]> By: John K http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1453499 John K Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:54:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1453499 No Democrat is afraid to debate a Repblican. Mr. Johnson's thoughts would be more complex than he would be capable of saying at all quickly. It would simply be unfair. Of course expressing complexity in thought would be no issue to aRepublican! No Democrat is afraid to debate a Repblican. Mr. Johnson's thoughts would be more complex than he would be capable of saying at all quickly. It would simply be unfair. Of course expressing complexity in thought would be no issue to aRepublican!

]]> By: proud army and navy mom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1453439 proud army and navy mom Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:47:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1453439 that was an honest response to a direct question. Take note repugs and tired, can't let go Hill supporters. That's how it's done. that was an honest response to a direct question. Take note repugs and tired, can't let go Hill supporters. That's how it's done.

]]> By: DJ Los Angeles http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1453394 DJ Los Angeles Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:42:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1453394 Poor guy...give him a break, just barely is recovering Poor guy...give him a break, just barely is recovering

]]> By: susie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1453387 susie Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:42:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1453387 Are all Democrats afraid to debate? Are all Democrats afraid to debate?

]]> By: DD, New York http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1453385 DD, New York Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:41:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1453385 Remarkable recovery and by the Grace of God, may he continue to complete many more remarkable milestones in regaining his health! Remarkable recovery and by the Grace of God, may he continue to complete many more remarkable milestones in regaining his health!

]]> By: DR. YES http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1453378 DR. YES Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:41:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1453378 your record speaks for itself.well done.south dakota should be proud of your record. your record speaks for itself.well done.south dakota should be proud of your record.

]]> By: Raymond Duke http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1453372 Raymond Duke Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:40:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1453372 Well I will give him a little bit of a break on that. I wonder if that is why Obama don't and will not accept McCains challenge to debate at town hall meetings. I don't think so. Did he not just the other day say he would debate McCain anywhere any place. Whoops he changes a lot doesn't he. As far as Johnson if he cannot debate he cannot do his job in the senate and should take his retirement and let someone who can represent the people of South Dokato. Fat Ted Kennedy should do the same. But it will be out of his hands soon. People with them type of cancers don't usually last to long. Well I will give him a little bit of a break on that. I wonder if that is why Obama don't and will not accept McCains challenge to debate at town hall meetings. I don't think so. Did he not just the other day say he would debate McCain anywhere any place. Whoops he changes a lot doesn't he. As far as Johnson if he cannot debate he cannot do his job in the senate and should take his retirement and let someone who can represent the people of South Dokato. Fat Ted Kennedy should do the same. But it will be out of his hands soon. People with them type of cancers don't usually last to long.

]]> By: kim hussein smith http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1453361 kim hussein smith Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:39:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1453361 keep up the great work, senator---in your rehab and your political career!! your honesty and committment are appreciated by us all!!! keep up the great work, senator-in your rehab and your political career!! your honesty and committment are appreciated by us all!!!

]]> By: Greg Pottstown, Pa. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1453354 Greg Pottstown, Pa. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:38:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1453354 It is sad that you had to go through this. The American people wish you a fast and full recovery. It is sad that you had to go through this. The American people wish you a fast and full recovery.

]]> By: Eric from SD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1453331 Eric from SD Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:35:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1453331 I bet he still sounds better than BHO. SoDak for McCain!! I bet he still sounds better than BHO.

SoDak for McCain!!

]]> By: white female http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1453321 white female Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:33:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1453321 gET WELL SOON, OUR PRAYERS GONE WITH YOU ALWAYS. gET WELL SOON, OUR PRAYERS GONE WITH YOU ALWAYS.

]]> By: arlene, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1453315 arlene, CA Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:33:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1453315 Take care of your self Senator Johnson, life is too short!! May you have a complete recovery. Take care of your self Senator Johnson, life is too short!! May you have a complete recovery.

]]> By: fred http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1453309 fred Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:32:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1453309 interesting.........Don't senators usually have to talk on the senate floor? interesting.........Don't senators usually have to talk on the senate floor?

]]> By: Phil Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1453302 Phil Texas Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:31:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1453302 Senator Johnson has moxey. There are a lot of people that have strokes and just don't make it back to normal. For him to be able to just do his job is a plus to the country. I wish there were more senators that felt as strongly about doing the right thing for the country. Senator Johnson has moxey. There are a lot of people that have strokes and just don't make it back to normal. For him to be able to just do his job is a plus to the country. I wish there were more senators that felt as strongly about doing the right thing for the country.

]]> By: Abby http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1453300 Abby Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:31:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1453300 OMG! Totally thought he was someone else. I take it back, Sir. win win win. OMG! Totally thought he was someone else. I take it back, Sir. win win win.

]]> By: Praetorian, Fort Myers http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1453287 Praetorian, Fort Myers Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:30:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1453287 How about an on-line debate. That way your opponent's views and your views could be displayed in text in response to a moderators posted questions? How about an on-line debate. That way your opponent's views and your views could be displayed in text in response to a moderators posted questions?

]]> By: Abby http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1453279 Abby Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:29:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1453279 I wish you a speedy and full recovery after which I hope you lose. I wish you a speedy and full recovery after which I hope you lose.

]]> By: Jeff Brown http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1453276 Jeff Brown Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:29:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1453276 God Bless You and Stay Strong! God Bless You and Stay Strong!

]]> By: Katie - Atlanta http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1453246 Katie - Atlanta Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:26:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1453246 I wish him a speedy recovery! Take care, Senator. I wish him a speedy recovery! Take care, Senator.

]]> By: Linda from Prescott AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1453220 Linda from Prescott AZ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:22:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1453220 Senator best wishes on your continued recovery. Senator best wishes on your continued recovery.

]]> By: S.B. Stein E.B. NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/south-dakota%e2%80%99s-johnson-passes-up-debates-citing-stroke/#comment-1453208 S.B. Stein E.B. NJ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:21:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11809#comment-1453208 That makes sense to me. If his staff knows what he is talking about, then he can get the job done with their help. Do we know if he was a good debator before the stroke? I would hope that there would be a way for questions to be asked of the candidates so that the public can get a better sense of the candidates. That makes sense to me. If his staff knows what he is talking about, then he can get the job done with their help. Do we know if he was a good debator before the stroke? I would hope that there would be a way for questions to be asked of the candidates so that the public can get a better sense of the candidates.

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