Comments on: McCain made 'huge mistake,' Huckabee says http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:13:21 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: arc, Lugano CH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811169 arc, Lugano CH Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:15:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811169 Quite possibly, the inner circle of the GOP could be finished with McCain, and are already grooming their next superstar to run in 4 years; whether it's against Senator Obama or even more importantly against McCain. Then again, there is no guarantee McCain will be around in 4 years, much less 8; here’s something to think about. President Sarah Palin. Quite possibly, the inner circle of the GOP could be finished with McCain, and are already grooming their next superstar to run in 4 years; whether it's against Senator Obama or even more importantly against McCain.

Then again, there is no guarantee McCain will be around in 4 years, much less 8; here’s something to think about. President Sarah Palin.

]]> By: Frank Robertson, Amherst, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811168 Frank Robertson, Amherst, NY Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:15:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811168 What a joke McSame has become! Eight years ago, I would have been happy to vote for him. Since that time, though, he has become yet another party-line Republican who merely wants to advance his own career at the expense of the country. It really won't matter whether he attends the debate or not - he's already lost my vote! Thanks for helping me to make up my mind, McSame! Go Obama!!!! What a joke McSame has become! Eight years ago, I would have been happy to vote for him. Since that time, though, he has become yet another party-line Republican who merely wants to advance his own career at the expense of the country.

It really won't matter whether he attends the debate or not – he's already lost my vote! Thanks for helping me to make up my mind, McSame!

Go Obama!!!!

]]> By: Voter in SD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811167 Voter in SD Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:15:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811167 The McCain haters are in full vitriol. Interesting. What was McCain thinking -- how dare he cancel a debate that will change nobody's mind when congress is thinking of putting the American taxpayer into hock for about 1 Trillion $$. Let's see a "debate" (also known as extended stump speech) or economic future? The decision is a no-brainer -- and McCain did the right thing. Harry Reid was "incensed" that a senator would actually want to do his job. Right now our Congress and Senate is led by Reid and Pelosi. What a pathetic pair of "leaders" -- neither of whom I had a chance to elect. The McCain haters are in full vitriol. Interesting. What was McCain thinking - how dare he cancel a debate that will change nobody's mind when congress is thinking of putting the American taxpayer into hock for about 1 Trillion $$. Let's see a "debate" (also known as extended stump speech) or economic future? The decision is a no-brainer - and McCain did the right thing.

Harry Reid was "incensed" that a senator would actually want to do his job. Right now our Congress and Senate is led by Reid and Pelosi. What a pathetic pair of "leaders" - neither of whom I had a chance to elect.

]]> By: Palin has more experience than Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811166 Palin has more experience than Obama Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:15:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811166 People will see it many ways. I see it as deciding what is important. People will see it many ways.

I see it as deciding what is important.

]]> By: Call it what it is. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811165 Call it what it is. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:15:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811165 I will say it again and again. McCain is mentally unfit to be president. Some things just have to be said, so I'm going to say it. Sarah Pailin is dumb! I heard her interview with Couric, and I must say that I was at a loss for words. It is a wonder how this woman is a Governor! It is clear that McCain has rolled the dice and is betting on American's stupidity and ignorance. Pailin has no business near Washington D.C. Plain and simple. I will say it again and again. McCain is mentally unfit to be president.

Some things just have to be said, so I'm going to say it. Sarah Pailin is dumb! I heard her interview with Couric, and I must say that I was at a loss for words. It is a wonder how this woman is a Governor!

It is clear that McCain has rolled the dice and is betting on American's stupidity and ignorance. Pailin has no business near Washington D.C. Plain and simple.

]]> By: Bulldog http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811163 Bulldog Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:15:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811163 So McCain supsended his campaign for ONE DAY. He announced that everything is back up and running all of a sudden. Even he knows he screwed up. So McCain supsended his campaign for ONE DAY.

He announced that everything is back up and running all of a sudden. Even he knows he screwed up.

]]> By: Susan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811164 Susan Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:15:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811164 I LOST FAITH IN MCCAIN THE MOMENT HE CHOSE Sarah Palin. I LOST FAITH IN MCCAIN THE MOMENT HE CHOSE Sarah Palin.

]]> By: the other jd http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811161 the other jd Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:15:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811161 I am not going to be a hypocrite. Huckabee scares me to death. That being said, McCain needs the support of the people who supported Huckabee. I am glad that Huckabee just said something to chip away at that support. I am not going to be a hypocrite. Huckabee scares me to death.
That being said, McCain needs the support of the people who supported Huckabee. I am glad that Huckabee just said something to chip away at that support.

]]> By: winnie47 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811162 winnie47 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:15:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811162 How John McCain handles a crisis : After an hour of debate rehearsal, decides to 'suspend' his campaign and go to Washington to 'fix' the financial crisis. Lets his 'suspended' campaign continue to run ads, send out surrogates to news programs, issue talking points and fund raise. Cancels an appearance on Letterman to 'rush to Washington', yet makes time to stop for an interview with Katie Couric and an appearance at the Clinton Global Initiative. Arrives in Washington, having not even read the proposal being debated. He's not not on a relevant committee, so he want to his senate office and did nothing. At the meeting with the president, asked no questions and had no opinion. When the negotiations fell apart, said that was a good thing. Then, after a photo -op, and leaving things worse than they were before he arrived, decides to attend the debate he blew off three days prior. Way to be presidential , JohnnyMac - NOT! How John McCain handles a crisis : After an hour of debate rehearsal, decides to 'suspend' his campaign and go to Washington to 'fix' the financial crisis. Lets his 'suspended' campaign continue to run ads, send out surrogates to news programs, issue talking points and fund raise. Cancels an appearance on Letterman to 'rush to Washington', yet makes time to stop for an interview with Katie Couric and an appearance at the Clinton Global Initiative. Arrives in Washington, having not even read the proposal being debated. He's not not on a relevant committee, so he want to his senate office and did nothing. At the meeting with the president, asked no questions and had no opinion. When the negotiations fell apart, said that was a good thing. Then, after a photo -op, and leaving things worse than they were before he arrived, decides to attend the debate he blew off three days prior. Way to be presidential , JohnnyMac – NOT!

]]> By: Maggie from Virginia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811160 Maggie from Virginia Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:15:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811160 Frank the Tank, What you are witnessing is people waking up. We are mad and will not take this anymore! We are taking back our country. We do not want the Great Deregulator McCain! Frank the Tank,

What you are witnessing is people waking up. We are mad and will not take this anymore! We are taking back our country. We do not want the Great Deregulator McCain!

]]> By: Boston http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811159 Boston Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:14:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811159 Another irrelevant news story reported by CNN, who cares what Mike Huckabee thinks on this non-issue. Why is the scheduling of a debate important to anyone. Let's vote for the American in this race. McCain Another irrelevant news story reported by CNN, who cares what Mike Huckabee thinks on this non-issue. Why is the scheduling of a debate important to anyone. Let's vote for the American in this race.

McCain

]]> By: "Enough Progress" http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811158 "Enough Progress" Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:14:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811158 John McCain said there had been "ENOUGH PROGRESS" work done on the bailout for him to attend the Presidential Debate tonight......... Exactly.........Was IT Really "Enough Progress" made or simply your "UNDER-HANDED,SNEEKLY, SLIMEY SKEEM............BACK-FIRED IN YOUR FACE? John McCain said there had been "ENOUGH PROGRESS" work done on the bailout for him to attend the Presidential Debate tonight.........

Exactly.........Was IT Really "Enough Progress" made or simply your
"UNDER-HANDED,SNEEKLY, SLIMEY SKEEM............BACK-FIRED IN YOUR FACE?

]]> By: Kristina, Seattle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811157 Kristina, Seattle Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:14:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811157 Huckabee should have been the Republican nominee. He's level-headed and sensible. McCain has lost control of his faculties. Huckabee should have been the Republican nominee. He's level-headed and sensible. McCain has lost control of his faculties.

]]> By: LB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811156 LB Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:14:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811156 Obama is ready for the debate now (because he has had to cram for it and doesn't want to have to remember all those facts and figures for another week or so)....so let the little celebrity have his spotlight. Sorry, no Roman columns this time bammy. By the way, Middle Eastern countries think he is a joke and religious leaders worldwide believe he is evil. It is just the nontaxpaying, give me, give me I'm entitled pathetic idiots who believe this joke is ready for office. Obama is ready for the debate now (because he has had to cram for it and doesn't want to have to remember all those facts and figures for another week or so)....so let the little celebrity have his spotlight. Sorry, no Roman columns this time bammy. By the way, Middle Eastern countries think he is a joke and religious leaders worldwide believe he is evil. It is just the nontaxpaying, give me, give me I'm entitled pathetic idiots who believe this joke is ready for office.

]]> By: hd http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811155 hd Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:14:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811155 Most erratic behavior that telegraphs a severe risk for the Prez post. Most erratic behavior that telegraphs a severe risk for the Prez post.

]]> By: Claudia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811154 Claudia Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:14:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811154 I dislike Huckabeeeeee sooooooooooo MUCH!!!! I disliked him when he was running for the republican party. I disliked him when he took Obamas side on the whole lipstick on a pig. And now he's talking more smack on McCain. Seriously! He should just keep quite! I don't understand why on earth they are still letting him speak. It seems to me like he doesn't like his own party (i said party not McCain). Even when there was the Republican debate all the caidates were speaking as if they were friends (yet still have a debate) and he was sitting there just hating on every one. I don't know what it is about this man, but he acts really shady for me. I dislike Huckabeeeeee sooooooooooo MUCH!!!! I disliked him when he was running for the republican party. I disliked him when he took Obamas side on the whole lipstick on a pig. And now he's talking more smack on McCain. Seriously! He should just keep quite! I don't understand why on earth they are still letting him speak. It seems to me like he doesn't like his own party (i said party not McCain). Even when there was the Republican debate all the caidates were speaking as if they were friends (yet still have a debate) and he was sitting there just hating on every one. I don't know what it is about this man, but he acts really shady for me.

]]> By: Mary Steins http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811153 Mary Steins Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:14:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811153 This whole this is simply amazing to me. One has to wonder if this guy is even fit for the Presidency. He has and will always have a fighter pilot mentality and that it not who I want having access to the button. I'm sorry! I know he is a hero and all, but I just don't trust him. Sara Palin is proving to be a disaster before our very eyes as well. McCain has really not exhibited the best judgement on picking her! The thought of him potentially dying in office is a real nightmare scenario for me. I cannot even fathom that. This whole this is simply amazing to me. One has to wonder if this guy is even fit for the Presidency. He has and will always have a fighter pilot mentality and that it not who I want having access to the button. I'm sorry! I know he is a hero and all, but I just don't trust him.

Sara Palin is proving to be a disaster before our very eyes as well. McCain has really not exhibited the best judgement on picking her! The thought of him potentially dying in office is a real nightmare scenario for me. I cannot even fathom that.

]]> By: Becky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811152 Becky Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:14:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811152 The other night I heard a Republican on tv say that young voters typically do not vote, but older people do, so they're not putting much effort in the youth of America... REPUBLICANS WILL HAVE A RUDE AWAKENING! Do not underestimate our generation. 26-year-old white female proud-liberal from PA I HAVE PRIDE FOR MY COUNTRY. THAT IS WHY I'M VOTING FOR BARACK OBAMA. The other night I heard a Republican on tv say that young voters typically do not vote, but older people do, so they're not putting much effort in the youth of America...

REPUBLICANS WILL HAVE A RUDE AWAKENING! Do not underestimate our generation.

26-year-old white female proud-liberal from PA

I HAVE PRIDE FOR MY COUNTRY. THAT IS WHY I'M VOTING FOR BARACK OBAMA.

]]> By: bartkr http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811150 bartkr Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:14:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811150 John McChicken for the president! ... NOT!!! John McChicken for the president!
...
NOT!!!

]]> By: Yay! Food-Stamp Mortgages for Everyone! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811151 Yay! Food-Stamp Mortgages for Everyone! Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:14:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811151 I dunno... anytime Congressional Dems are giddy and happy and overly-impatient to side with Bush on ANY TOPIC, or ANY piece of Bush Admin. legislation you should know Dems MUST have something to hide. Dems are up to their pupils on this one and that's why they're pushing so hard to get this done and wrapped up before the election... and before anyone sheds light on the fact that their 1977/1995 CRA "put-deadbeats-in-homes-they-could-never-afford-in-five-lifetimes" Robin Hood plan is DIRECTLY responsible for this problem. Believe you me, if there were ONE SINGLE REPUBLICAN they could pin this on, the theatrical Congressional hearings would have begun a month ago. This is what in murder myseries is referred to as "the dog didn't bark." I dunno... anytime Congressional Dems are giddy and happy and overly-impatient to side with Bush on ANY TOPIC, or ANY piece of Bush Admin. legislation you should know Dems MUST have something to hide.

Dems are up to their pupils on this one and that's why they're pushing so hard to get this done and wrapped up before the election... and before anyone sheds light on the fact that their 1977/1995 CRA "put-deadbeats-in-homes-they-could-never-afford-in-five-lifetimes" Robin Hood plan is DIRECTLY responsible for this problem.

Believe you me, if there were ONE SINGLE REPUBLICAN they could pin this on, the theatrical Congressional hearings would have begun a month ago. This is what in murder myseries is referred to as "the dog didn't bark."

]]> By: Jack http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811149 Jack Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:14:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811149 The "huge mistake" was the GOP picking John and Sarah as their standard bearers. These two are running around like confused amateurs in a high school popularity election. The "huge mistake" was the GOP picking John and Sarah as their standard bearers.

These two are running around like confused amateurs in a high school popularity election.

]]> By: Paul, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811147 Paul, NY Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:14:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811147 And that is the end of McCain!! "over and out" And that is the end of McCain!!

"over and out"

]]> By: mcBush http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811148 mcBush Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:14:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811148 ----the economy is good,,,,,oh wait, its not,,, i must go to d.c to fix it....... --the economy is good,,,,,oh wait, its not,,, i must go to d.c to fix it.......

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811143 John Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:14:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811143 It will be interesting to see the debates tonight. If McCain makes a good debate about the slated issues and Obama just stumbles, his sheep will still love him....quite sad really.. It will be interesting to see the debates tonight.

If McCain makes a good debate about the slated issues and Obama just stumbles, his sheep will still love him....quite sad really..

]]> By: Wondering... http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811142 Wondering... Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:14:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811142 I wonder what the McSame supporters think now? After lavishing their praises on this moronic flip-flopper for being in Washington instead of debating, what will they say now that he will debate?!? Especially considering the bailout is farther from approval today than it was yesterday? McCain and his supporters are idiots! Obama '08 I wonder what the McSame supporters think now? After lavishing their praises on this moronic flip-flopper for being in Washington instead of debating, what will they say now that he will debate?!? Especially considering the bailout is farther from approval today than it was yesterday?

McCain and his supporters are idiots!

Obama '08

]]> By: michael http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811140 michael Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:13:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811140 McCain has screwed this up so bad..all he has done is proved how erratic his judgements are..first selection of Palin after meeting her only once..and his abysmal comments on the economy then saying he wont attend the debate now changing his mind because he saw the public outcry...please.this is leadership? then it's not the leadership I aspire to believe in..take a breath McCain and for god's sake think things out thoroughly before you jump in and make yourself look stupid! (all the time) We are not stupid you know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! McCain has screwed this up so bad..all he has done is proved how erratic his judgements are..first selection of Palin after meeting her only once..and his abysmal comments on the economy then saying he wont attend the debate now changing his mind because he saw the public outcry...please.this is leadership? then it's not the leadership I aspire to believe in..take a breath McCain and for god's sake think things out thoroughly before you jump in and make yourself look stupid! (all the time)
We are not stupid you know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Chris, Middletown, CT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811138 Chris, Middletown, CT Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:13:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811138 Tell him to shut the Huckabee up.... Tell him to shut the Huckabee up....

]]> By: Mary from Georgia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811135 Mary from Georgia Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:13:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811135 Mike Huckabee, I don't agree with you on many things politically, but you have always shown yourself to be a true gentleman and stand up for what is right and true. I wish you had won the Republican Nomination. It would have been a much more honorable race. Obama 08 Mike Huckabee, I don't agree with you on many things politically, but you have always shown yourself to be a true gentleman and stand up for what is right and true.

I wish you had won the Republican Nomination. It would have been a much more honorable race.

Obama 08

]]> By: Julie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811134 Julie Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:13:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811134 I think what John McCain wanted to do was show us he is a leader and he can jump up put on his cape and save America. What he did was make himself look foolish and show the American people he is really just interested in "looking good" so he can become President, He was struting around Washington trying to look very Presidential. It really was not about the horrible shape our economy is in and how the average Americans are the losers in this. It is about him wanting to be President. It was just all about him.. I think what John McCain wanted to do was show us he is a leader and he can jump up put on his cape and save America.
What he did was make himself look foolish and show the American people he is really just interested in "looking good" so he can become President, He was struting around Washington trying to look very Presidential. It really was not about the horrible shape our economy is in and how the average Americans are the losers in this. It is about him wanting to be President. It was just all about him..

]]> By: Ken, LA California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811132 Ken, LA California Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:13:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811132 Im fed up of the republican led administration. Im fed up of the republican led administration.

]]> By: Ibukun, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811131 Ibukun, NC Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:13:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811131 McCain's maverick nature, I think, is reason not to put him in the white house. Just look at his pick of Palin, and then the debategate fiasco. As leader o fthe free world, you have to make reasoned-out, informed, decisions, not this shoot-from-the-hip approach. THE MCCAIN/PALIN TICKET IS A NIGHTMARE!!! McCain's maverick nature, I think, is reason not to put him in the white house. Just look at his pick of Palin, and then the debategate fiasco. As leader o fthe free world, you have to make reasoned-out, informed, decisions, not this shoot-from-the-hip approach. THE MCCAIN/PALIN TICKET IS A NIGHTMARE!!!

]]> By: joe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811130 joe Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:13:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811130 One the cnn PAGE "If you could ask one question tonight ..." The first question is .. Terry Penberthy, 44, a waitress in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, wants to know: "How are you going to continue to ensure America's safety from terrorism as effectively as President Bush has for the last seven years? I'd like a detailed answer." This needs to be corrected. President Bush DID NOT effectively keep America safe from terrorism on the morning of 9/11/2001. Remember, he was reading to children. One the cnn PAGE "If you could ask one question tonight ..." The first question is ..

Terry Penberthy, 44, a waitress in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, wants to know: "How are you going to continue to ensure America's safety from terrorism as effectively as President Bush has for the last seven years? I'd like a detailed answer."

This needs to be corrected. President Bush DID NOT effectively keep America safe from terrorism on the morning of 9/11/2001. Remember, he was reading to children.

]]> By: carepi,nj http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811129 carepi,nj Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:13:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811129 the McCain campaing just made this great american hero to lose the election... Palin with aswers that... well, listen to the kuric interview, campaing suspension? A Lie, helping with the economic crisis, NOT even part of the committe. Sorry, but from tonight, it will be just downhill for our war hero. McCain, is time for you to go to one of your mansions and reflect about all this. Please retire and live a healty life, enjoy your grandkids, help your neighbors, volunteer, this is the end, GAME OVER man!. Senator McCain: R.I.P. the McCain campaing just made this great american hero to lose the election... Palin with aswers that... well, listen to the kuric interview, campaing suspension? A Lie, helping with the economic crisis, NOT even part of the committe. Sorry, but from tonight, it will be just downhill for our war hero. McCain, is time for you to go to one of your mansions and reflect about all this. Please retire and live a healty life, enjoy your grandkids, help your neighbors, volunteer, this is the end, GAME OVER man!.

Senator McCain: R.I.P.

]]> By: Michael, watching from Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811128 Michael, watching from Canada Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:13:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811128 Peggy I don't live in the US either. But it has become so obvious that if you are a Republican, no matter how much the current administration has screwed up, no matter what the Republican nominees do or say, no matter how much sense it makes that Obama will be best for the US, it is truly the American attitude of winning at all costs, or more specifically....... being Republican comes first. Peggy

I don't live in the US either.

But it has become so obvious that if you are a Republican, no matter how much the current administration has screwed up, no matter what the Republican nominees do or say, no matter how much sense it makes that Obama will be best for the US, it is truly the American attitude of winning at all costs, or more specifically.......

being Republican comes first.

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811124 Mike Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:12:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811124 While everyone is involved with the bail out, the democrats are pushing a 1 trillion budget through congress in private meetings. No one has 24 hours to review this bill. It seems the democrats are also pushing billions in ear marks while no one is watching them. Just a sample of what is coming if oshama is in the White House. While everyone is involved with the bail out, the democrats are pushing a 1 trillion budget through congress in private meetings. No one has 24 hours to review this bill. It seems the democrats are also pushing billions in ear marks while no one is watching them. Just a sample of what is coming if oshama is in the White House.

]]> By: conny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811123 conny Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:12:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811123 Not only did Huckabee call it. Mississippi, called his bluff also Not only did Huckabee call it. Mississippi, called his bluff also

]]> By: mb http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811122 mb Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:12:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811122 And what exactly did McCain accomplish? NOTHING, as usual. What a ridiculous stunt. And what exactly did McCain accomplish? NOTHING, as usual. What a ridiculous stunt.

]]> By: George James http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811121 George James Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:12:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811121 I am not at all amazed at McCaine's silly gimmics.I am amazed at the McCaine Palin pair aiming at presidency and vice presidency.This is democracy??? I am not at all amazed at McCaine's silly gimmics.I am amazed at the McCaine Palin pair aiming at presidency and vice presidency.This is democracy???

]]> By: Tim C http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811120 Tim C Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:12:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811120 It seems like everything McCain does is a gimmick. That withstanding, that is not the reason I won't vote for McCain. I'm not voting for McCain because: 1. I don't think the market will fix healthcare 2. I believe in a woman's right to choose 3. I believe there ought to be some level of gun control 4. I believe he will be worse for the economy 5. I want the Iraq war to end, and I don't want us to be there, in any capacity (even peaceful), for 100 years 6. He's spent his career pushing for deregulation, and he seems unable to reconcile the fact that the current financial crisis is due, entirely, to lack of regulation 7. He picked a vice presidential candidate who is woefully underqualified. Given that there's about a 1/6 chance a president will die in office anyway, regardless of age, I'm just not willing to take that chance. Let's get past the petty bickering and "gotcha" politics, and look at values. It seems like everything McCain does is a gimmick. That withstanding, that is not the reason I won't vote for McCain. I'm not voting for McCain because:
1. I don't think the market will fix healthcare
2. I believe in a woman's right to choose
3. I believe there ought to be some level of gun control
4. I believe he will be worse for the economy
5. I want the Iraq war to end, and I don't want us to be there, in any capacity (even peaceful), for 100 years
6. He's spent his career pushing for deregulation, and he seems unable to reconcile the fact that the current financial crisis is due, entirely, to lack of regulation
7. He picked a vice presidential candidate who is woefully underqualified. Given that there's about a 1/6 chance a president will die in office anyway, regardless of age, I'm just not willing to take that chance.

Let's get past the petty bickering and "gotcha" politics, and look at values.

]]> By: Michael "C" Lorton, Virginia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811119 Michael "C" Lorton, Virginia Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:12:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811119 McCain.......STOP!!!!......I have to go to Washington to save the country........Whew......that was close........let's see.......oh yeah.....the debate...... McCain.......STOP!!!!......I have to go to Washington to save the country........Whew......that was close........let's see.......oh yeah.....the debate......

]]> By: rush12388 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811118 rush12388 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:12:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811118 Every Republican will think the same what Mike Huckabee thought if John Maccain gets elected...... Every Republican will think the same what Mike Huckabee thought if John Maccain gets elected......

]]> By: Fed Up http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811117 Fed Up Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:12:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811117 Even the smart rats are jumping off the ship. At least Huckabee makes sense but most republicans will see this as another triumph, just like the Keating 5 (oops sorry that error in poor judgement slipped just like Bush's approval rating) The republicans are in trouble and desperate. Even the smart rats are jumping off the ship. At least Huckabee makes sense but most republicans will see this as another triumph, just like the Keating 5 (oops sorry that error in poor judgement slipped just like Bush's approval rating) The republicans are in trouble and desperate.

]]> By: GOP For Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811116 GOP For Obama Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:12:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811116 Hey Belle1, That deal was set to go before McCain ever even made it into Washington. But then he showed up, injected presidential poliTRICKS and ruined the whole thing...Republicans fail again. Hey Belle1,

That deal was set to go before McCain ever even made it into Washington. But then he showed up, injected presidential poliTRICKS and ruined the whole thing...Republicans fail again.

]]> By: I Invented the McMuffin... and fire http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811115 I Invented the McMuffin... and fire Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:12:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811115 Can you say "POOR JUDGMENT"? McCain continually displays a severe lack of judgment in regard to his campaign and the politics of the day. Can ANYONE seriously contend that he his fit to be the leader of the most powerful country on the face of the planet? After Palin's limited exposure to the press, it is patently obvious that she is nowhere near qualified to be be VP. Has a less qualified ticket EVER been placed before the American public? Can you say "POOR JUDGMENT"? McCain continually displays a severe lack of judgment in regard to his campaign and the politics of the day.
Can ANYONE seriously contend that he his fit to be the leader of the most powerful country on the face of the planet? After Palin's limited exposure to the press, it is patently obvious that she is nowhere near qualified to be be VP. Has a less qualified ticket EVER been placed before the American public?

]]> By: Nadine J. Coleman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811114 Nadine J. Coleman Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:12:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811114 What kind of message are we sending our younger generation re: education? We're saying, you can have limited formal education and hold the highest position in our country. McCain - no degree; Palin - only undergrad degree. Whoa!!! What kind of message are we sending our younger generation re: education? We're saying, you can have limited formal education and hold the highest position in our country. McCain – no degree; Palin – only undergrad degree. Whoa!!!

]]> By: Baze http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811112 Baze Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:12:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811112 If Huckabee wasn't such a Bible thumper and a potential racist, he could have been a far better candidate than McCain. Truth be told, the Republicans do have some interesting counter offers toward the bailout plan, but none of them have anything to do with the proposals that McCain wanted to see implemented. As far as McCain's request goes, the bailout is satisfactory. And for everyone saying that his travel back to DC was McCain doing his job... I'm sorry, is McCain running for President, or staying in Congress? It's his current JOB to prove to the American people that he's ready to lead this country. ONE NATION If Huckabee wasn't such a Bible thumper and a potential racist, he could have been a far better candidate than McCain. Truth be told, the Republicans do have some interesting counter offers toward the bailout plan, but none of them have anything to do with the proposals that McCain wanted to see implemented. As far as McCain's request goes, the bailout is satisfactory. And for everyone saying that his travel back to DC was McCain doing his job... I'm sorry, is McCain running for President, or staying in Congress? It's his current JOB to prove to the American people that he's ready to lead this country.

ONE NATION

]]> By: bk http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811113 bk Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:12:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811113 Reid, Pelose, Barney Franks, and Chris Dodd need to be fired. They are a disgrace to our government. Reid, Pelose, Barney Franks, and Chris Dodd need to be fired. They are a disgrace to our government.

]]> By: Nicole In NE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811110 Nicole In NE Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:12:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811110 Mike Huckabee has always been like that - he SPEAKS his mind! Why does everyone believe they should all just agree withever their party does or says. That's why I like Biden as well. Palin is so scripted now, it's ridiculous! and what happened to John McCain 2000? Mike Huckabee has always been like that – he SPEAKS his mind! Why does everyone believe they should all just agree withever their party does or says. That's why I like Biden as well.

Palin is so scripted now, it's ridiculous!
and what happened to John McCain 2000?

]]> By: Paying Attention http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811109 Paying Attention Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:11:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811109 Deregulation caused all of this mess. Bad lending and borrowing also contributed. Q: Who did the deregulation? A: Republicans If you don't like the bailout, you should think about who did it. You won't be able to borrow money if this is not fixed. No car loans, house, student loans. Your employer is already having problems borrowing money. Think about it. Deregulation caused all of this mess. Bad lending and borrowing also contributed.

Q: Who did the deregulation?

A: Republicans

If you don't like the bailout, you should think about who did it. You won't be able to borrow money if this is not fixed. No car loans, house, student loans. Your employer is already having problems borrowing money.

Think about it.

]]> By: jose http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-made-huge-mistake-huckabee-says/#comment-1811108 jose Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:11:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=20689#comment-1811108 I am sorry, but aren't McCain and Obama senators? shouldn't both of them have gone to work in congress to deal with this economy? or I am mistaken and they should keep collecting a paycheck for running for the presidency and not facing up to their obligations for which both get pay as senators. Have Obama or for that matter McCain work this year or since they started the running for president? What is the matter in this attitude? They have to go and work in congress in this mess since they, again, get pay to do this sort of stuff in congress or is it a free check? Enough nonsence please. I am sorry, but aren't McCain and Obama senators? shouldn't both of them have gone to work in congress to deal with this economy? or I am mistaken and they should keep collecting a paycheck for running for the presidency and not facing up to their obligations for which both get pay as senators. Have Obama or for that matter McCain work this year or since they started the running for president? What is the matter in this attitude? They have to go and work in congress in this mess since they, again, get pay to do this sort of stuff in congress or is it a free check? Enough nonsence please.

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