Comments on: McCain not included on CPAC invite http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Stunner: McCain Not A Big Part of Future Conservatism | The Sundries Shack http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2062031 Stunner: McCain Not A Big Part of Future Conservatism | The Sundries Shack Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:34:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2062031 [...] And so it begins… Votes are still being counted in some states, but conservatives stinging from last night’s losses are planning to get together to plan the movement’s future — and so far, it doesn’t look like that vision includes John McCain. [...] [...] And so it begins... Votes are still being counted in some states, but conservatives stinging from last night’s losses are planning to get together to plan the movement’s future — and so far, it doesn’t look like that vision includes John McCain. [...]

]]> By: Jack Jodell, Minneapolis, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061879 Jack Jodell, Minneapolis, MN Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:28:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061879 So the exclusionary behavior continues...a good reason why conservatism was repudiated in the election. May it never rise in its current form again! So the exclusionary behavior continues...a good reason why conservatism was repudiated in the election. May it never rise in its current form again!

]]> By: Diane http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061874 Diane Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:27:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061874 These idiot conservatives are the reason McCain lost. He pandered to their out-of-touch demands and alienated moderates from both parties. They are to blame for the next 4 to 8 years of Obama-led socialism. Hang your heads in shame conservatives! McCain is too good to come to your irrelevant gathering of dunces. These idiot conservatives are the reason McCain lost. He pandered to their out-of-touch demands and alienated moderates from both parties. They are to blame for the next 4 to 8 years of Obama-led socialism. Hang your heads in shame conservatives! McCain is too good to come to your irrelevant gathering of dunces.

]]> By: A shame http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061872 A shame Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:27:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061872 It's sad the way they're treating him. He should have switched to the Democratic Party in 2000. His party treats him badly. It's sad the way they're treating him. He should have switched to the Democratic Party in 2000. His party treats him badly.

]]> By: Nik http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061870 Nik Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:27:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061870 They're always eating their own. The republicans that will return to or make their first trip to Washington can either get with the program or get the hell out of office! The majority of Americans can care less about ideology. We've got work to do. JUST SAY NO TO GRIDLOCK! They're always eating their own. The republicans that will return to or make their first trip to Washington can either get with the program or get the hell out of office! The majority of Americans can care less about ideology. We've got work to do.

JUST SAY NO TO GRIDLOCK!

]]> By: LIP http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061868 LIP Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:27:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061868 Is it necessary to kick people after they are down? Is it necessary to mock them and make vile remarks of those that put everything on the line to represent their party, whether it be Democrat or Republican? I would like to hear from Barrack Obama that enough is enough and we should move on an d begin the process of putting this nation back together and we should begin this process now on these blog sites or maybe CNN should simply not make them available anymore. Is it necessary to kick people after they are down?
Is it necessary to mock them and make vile remarks of those that put everything on the line to represent their party, whether it be Democrat or Republican? I would like to hear from Barrack Obama that enough is enough and we should move on an d begin the process of putting this nation back together and we should begin this process now on these blog sites or maybe CNN should simply not make them available anymore.

]]> By: Carmen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061867 Carmen Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:27:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061867 People are so out of control. President elect barack Obama deserves our support and respect. Even McCain stated that last night in the most eloquent speech he has made to date. Please people you don't have to agree with President Elect Obama but he has a monumental accomplishment and we all need to get behind this president. No one is rolling in their graves but looking forward to a brighter more hopeful tomorrowm People are so out of control. President elect barack Obama deserves our support and respect. Even McCain stated that last night in the most eloquent speech he has made to date.

Please people you don't have to agree with President Elect Obama but he has a monumental accomplishment and we all need to get behind this president.

No one is rolling in their graves but looking forward to a brighter more hopeful tomorrowm

]]> By: Rave http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061862 Rave Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:27:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061862 To John, I understand your anger, rage over my comments. Now, think about it ... How would Mr. Brack Obama , a true Patriotic American - have felt , when you guys were accusing him of terrorist connections and being un-patriotic ?? So, now you know how it is to make false allegations and test the patriotism of a fellow American. To John,
I understand your anger, rage over my comments.
Now, think about it ... How would Mr. Brack Obama , a true Patriotic American – have felt , when you guys were accusing him of terrorist connections and being un-patriotic ??
So, now you know how it is to make false allegations and test the patriotism of a fellow American.

]]> By: Ricky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061860 Ricky Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:26:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061860 The people that make up this great nation spoke loud and clear last night. Obama / Biden will be the the best President & Vice President this country has seen in years. The majority of Americans are fed-up with the republican BS and being to far to the right. Nothing wrong with being conservitive, but the "ultra conservitive" wing is destructive. John McCain should take it as a compliment that he is not invited. The people that make up this great nation spoke loud and clear last night. Obama / Biden will be the the best President & Vice President this country has seen in years.
The majority of Americans are fed-up with the republican BS and being to far to the right. Nothing wrong with being conservitive, but the "ultra conservitive" wing is destructive.
John McCain should take it as a compliment that he is not invited.

]]> By: frank http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061859 frank Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:26:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061859 I wouldn't say that McCain got beat by the better man as someone indicated. He got beat not by the better an but by "the thought of him being a Republican and all the problems that the current adminstration created. In this past election, there was not better man or person running for election than a "true hero" John McCain I wouldn't say that McCain got beat by the better man as someone indicated. He got beat not by the better an but by "the thought of him being a Republican and all the problems that the current adminstration created. In this past election, there was not better man or person running for election than a "true hero" John McCain

]]> By: Former Republican in TX ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061858 Former Republican in TX ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:26:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061858 CPAC-- is that some kind of acronym for "bigots" and "racists" and "keep the little lady under your thumb"??? CPAC– is that some kind of acronym for "bigots" and "racists" and "keep the little lady under your thumb"???

]]> By: Mr Conservative http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061856 Mr Conservative Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:26:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061856 It's simple. They understand the reason the Republican ticket lost is because they did NOT stick to Conservative Pricinples. When conservatives do stick to their principles they WIN, just like Reagan, and California proposition 8. The American people DO support conservative pricniples and values, NOT liberal radicalism. Next time we need to run a TRUE conservative candidate that sticks to conservative principles, and we CAN'T LOOSE!!! Particularly after four years of the liberal socialist fiasco that awaits us now! It's simple. They understand the reason the Republican ticket lost is because they did NOT stick to Conservative Pricinples. When conservatives do stick to their principles they WIN, just like Reagan, and California proposition 8. The American people DO support conservative pricniples and values, NOT liberal radicalism. Next time we need to run a TRUE conservative candidate that sticks to conservative principles, and we CAN'T LOOSE!!! Particularly after four years of the liberal socialist fiasco that awaits us now!

]]> By: BuckeyeGrad http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061855 BuckeyeGrad Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:26:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061855 Before he chose Palin, I, a lifelong Democrat actually respected John McCain. Although I have issues with many of his decisions (tax breaks for firms sending jobs overseas really gets in my craw) he seemed like a viable candidate. But Palin? Come on people! There were so many others they could have chosen. I still don't get what they were thinking. And to Unbelievable, why don't you just put on your hood for crying out loud? Get over yourself and your obvious issues. Just put on your "I'm a racist" t-shirt and walk down the avenue. And to the yahoo who will not refer to President Elect Obama as president: crawl back under the same rock as Unbelievable you two deserve each other. The people have spoken and the world response is evident. America has not been the best neighbor in the last eight years and the world is holding us accountable for it. We have lost our status and we need to get our act together. Haven't you ever wondered what has been done in our name that we don't know about? Why so many people hate us? I love my country even when it hasn't always loved me, but we have work to do. America has to come down off of its high horse and realize we're not the only ones in this world. If we don't learn to get over our differences and meet somewhere in the middle, we are doomed. The GOP does need to get away from its extreme ways and realize that it is a new day. Before he chose Palin, I, a lifelong Democrat actually respected John McCain. Although I have issues with many of his decisions (tax breaks for firms sending jobs overseas really gets in my craw) he seemed like a viable candidate. But Palin? Come on people! There were so many others they could have chosen. I still don't get what they were thinking.

And to Unbelievable, why don't you just put on your hood for crying out loud? Get over yourself and your obvious issues. Just put on your "I'm a racist" t-shirt and walk down the avenue. And to the yahoo who will not refer to President Elect Obama as president: crawl back under the same rock as Unbelievable you two deserve each other. The people have spoken and the world response is evident. America has not been the best neighbor in the last eight years and the world is holding us accountable for it. We have lost our status and we need to get our act together. Haven't you ever wondered what has been done in our name that we don't know about? Why so many people hate us? I love my country even when it hasn't always loved me, but we have work to do. America has to come down off of its high horse and realize we're not the only ones in this world.

If we don't learn to get over our differences and meet somewhere in the middle, we are doomed. The GOP does need to get away from its extreme ways and realize that it is a new day.

]]> By: Joe the Drunk http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061854 Joe the Drunk Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:26:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061854 I don't see how Palin helped McCain. It's not as if right wing conservatives would have voted for Obama or Nader. McCain should have embraced his real roots and run closer to the center. He deserved to lose for running to the right. I don't see how Palin helped McCain. It's not as if right wing conservatives would have voted for Obama or Nader. McCain should have embraced his real roots and run closer to the center. He deserved to lose for running to the right.

]]> By: Sara http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061852 Sara Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:25:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061852 Don't do it Bobby!!!!!! You may actually have a chance in the future!!!!! Don't do it Bobby!!!!!! You may actually have a chance in the future!!!!!

]]> By: bruce http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061850 bruce Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:25:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061850 Did not you listen to speeches by both last night? The devisive comments and partison feelings need to be put away and we need to come together as a nation. A house divided against itself will inherit the wind. Did not you listen to speeches by both last night?
The devisive comments and partison feelings need to be put away and we need to come together as a nation.
A house divided against itself will inherit the wind.

]]> By: Chip http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061849 Chip Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:25:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061849 Palin Rocks and was the only Conservative on the Presidential ballot. Respectfully, John , find a nice quiet place, enjoy your retirement and stop meddling in Conservative Principles. We need to return to our roots and no more compromising. We have to toughen up and stop bending over to placate any da* Liberal. NO MORE....Meet me in the middle. No Liberal ever met any one in the middle unless their private parts were being gripped by a real conservative. Palin Rocks and was the only Conservative on the Presidential ballot.

Respectfully, John , find a nice quiet place, enjoy your retirement and stop meddling in Conservative Principles.

We need to return to our roots and no more compromising. We have to toughen up and stop bending over to placate any da* Liberal. NO MORE....Meet me in the middle.

No Liberal ever met any one in the middle unless their private parts were being gripped by a real conservative.

]]> By: vahe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061846 vahe Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:25:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061846 bye bye bye bye bye mccain/palin yes we can!!!!!!!!!! bye bye bye bye bye mccain/palin yes we can!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Jmon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061845 Jmon Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:25:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061845 To the ignorant who voted for Obama, enjoy the socialist, third world country we are about to become, please don't come crying to the Independants and Liberal Republicans once you realize the magnitude of your mistake. There will be no mercy. You have sealed Americas fate for the worse. To the ignorant who voted for Obama, enjoy the socialist, third world country we are about to become, please don't come crying to the Independants and Liberal Republicans once you realize the magnitude of your mistake. There will be no mercy. You have sealed Americas fate for the worse.

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061844 Mike Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:25:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061844 William that may be the best comment ever on a CNN blog!!! Palin in 2012!!! William that may be the best comment ever on a CNN blog!!!

Palin in 2012!!!

]]> By: George http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061842 George Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:25:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061842 The current Republican base can never win another national election. They represent the parts of American culture that should be in its rearview mirror. The fact that a polarizing force such as Sarah Palin represents it's future shows just how out of touch CPAC is. The current Republican base can never win another national election. They represent the parts of American culture that should be in its rearview mirror. The fact that a polarizing force such as Sarah Palin represents it's future shows just how out of touch CPAC is.

]]> By: PDX for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061841 PDX for Obama Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:24:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061841 Unbelievable! : "Obama for President; I believe my grandparents just rolled over in their graves.Ugh! 2012!!!! Anyone but Obama…" Do I detect a bit of racism here?? Unbelievable! :
"Obama for President; I believe my grandparents just rolled over in their graves.Ugh!
2012!!!! Anyone but Obama…"

Do I detect a bit of racism here??

]]> By: Honker Bob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061840 Honker Bob Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:24:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061840 Mike - I suggest that you step back a bit and re-evaluate. Ultra conservatism represented by Palin is dying. The Republican Party needs to come to grips with it and move away from such extremism. Mike – I suggest that you step back a bit and re-evaluate. Ultra conservatism represented by Palin is dying. The Republican Party needs to come to grips with it and move away from such extremism.

]]> By: RealAmerican http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061839 RealAmerican Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:24:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061839 As I read all the comments made I can see why things went the way they did. Just in case you don't know the Dems have controlled everything for over two years and several years before the 2006 change. Folks we just put the Fox in the Hen House. The ones crying raceism are the reason this country has now going to pot. Wake up and look at what you just did. The man could be green and that would not change his thinking. He is a disaster looking for a place to happen and we the true real Americans are going to pay a very steep price. I hope the tratiors to this country are happen they deserve what ever they get. As I read all the comments made I can see why things went the way they did. Just in case you don't know the Dems have controlled everything for over two years and several years before the 2006 change. Folks we just put the Fox in the Hen House. The ones crying raceism are the reason this country has now going to pot. Wake up and look at what you just did. The man could be green and that would not change his thinking. He is a disaster looking for a place to happen and we the true real Americans are going to pay a very steep price. I hope the tratiors to this country are happen they deserve what ever they get.

]]> By: Erica http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061838 Erica Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:24:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061838 Senator McCain was very gracious in his speech last night. I wonder had he run his campaign the same way, we might have seen a different outcome. I wish him and Cindy well. Whether you voted for him or not, now is the time to come together to stand behind our next President: Barack Obama. Acting like whiners, and being a sore loser is not good for the soul. The Obamas need to feel our support, prayers, and strength as one nation, under God, and indivisible. God bless the Obama family and God bless America! Senator McCain was very gracious in his speech last night. I wonder had he run his campaign the same way, we might have seen a different outcome. I wish him and Cindy well. Whether you voted for him or not, now is the time to come together to stand behind our next President: Barack Obama. Acting like whiners, and being a sore loser is not good for the soul. The Obamas need to feel our support, prayers, and strength as one nation, under God, and indivisible. God bless the Obama family and God bless America!

]]> By: tas in wisconsin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061833 tas in wisconsin Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:23:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061833 It's done America has cast their vote,we need to come together and help our leaders rebuild what we knock down. stop looking at Obamba as black but look at him as an American. We need to work together stop beating each other down we are American lets start acting like it. It's done America has cast their vote,we need to come together and help our leaders rebuild what we knock down. stop looking at Obamba as black but look at him as an American. We need to work together stop beating each other down we are American lets start acting like it.

]]> By: Catholic-mom-4-OBAMA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061831 Catholic-mom-4-OBAMA Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:23:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061831 How pathetic that the CPAC throws John McCain 'WAR HERO' under the bus! Really disgusting, considering ALL John McCain has done for his party and the Nation! This article just confirms my reason for no longer being a Republican, they are despicable! How pathetic that the CPAC throws John McCain 'WAR HERO' under the bus! Really disgusting, considering ALL John McCain has done for his party and the Nation!

This article just confirms my reason for no longer being a Republican, they are despicable!

]]> By: kathy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061830 kathy Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:23:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061830 I am a married, mother of two. I am so tired on the conservative - liberal labels. My views are personal - I am Catholic, pro-choice and I consider choice to be the conservative view. This country has spoken and decisively chosen the candidate who is articulate, well educated and inclusive all many skin colors and religions. There are clear reasons for separation of church and state. When candidates as inept as Palin are chosen to appease the "religious right", then there is something wrong with the voice of the "right" wing, which I have grown to believe is a danger to our democracy. Let the Republican Party learn that we do not clearly fit into their neat little categories. I am a married, mother of two. I am so tired on the conservative – liberal labels. My views are personal – I am Catholic, pro-choice and I consider choice to be the conservative view. This country has spoken and decisively chosen the candidate who is articulate, well educated and inclusive all many skin colors and religions.

There are clear reasons for separation of church and state. When candidates as inept as Palin are chosen to appease the "religious right", then there is something wrong with the voice of the "right" wing, which I have grown to believe is a danger to our democracy. Let the Republican Party learn that we do not clearly fit into their neat little categories.

]]> By: IowaMom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061824 IowaMom Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:23:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061824 A Great Man: McCain himself said we need to unite together and support Obama. I guess you aren't near the good man he is huh? I may not have voted for him, but his concession speak was wonderful, I guess some people would just rather keep on hating. A Great Man:

McCain himself said we need to unite together and support Obama. I guess you aren't near the good man he is huh?

I may not have voted for him, but his concession speak was wonderful, I guess some people would just rather keep on hating.

]]> By: Mike from California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061823 Mike from California Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:23:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061823 Wow! I don't believe I have ever inserted a comment in these types of posts, but I have to say that some of you are really hateful people. Obama is now my president, and I know he is there for a reason; however, even though some of you endorse Obama, I very much doubt that Obama would endorse you or your ideals. Also, Obama says he is a Christian, so I am not sure where that hate is coming from either. Obama's message seems to be the anithesis of hate and embraces caring and responsibility, some of you obviously don't really understand what you voted for. I doubt I am going to look at this post again, since I can only imagine the nasty grams I am going to get from this post. Wow! I don't believe I have ever inserted a comment in these types of posts, but I have to say that some of you are really hateful people.

Obama is now my president, and I know he is there for a reason; however, even though some of you endorse Obama, I very much doubt that Obama would endorse you or your ideals. Also, Obama says he is a Christian, so I am not sure where that hate is coming from either. Obama's message seems to be the anithesis of hate and embraces caring and responsibility, some of you obviously don't really understand what you voted for.

I doubt I am going to look at this post again, since I can only imagine the nasty grams I am going to get from this post.

]]> By: Kurt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061821 Kurt Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:22:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061821 You folks claiming that McCain lost because he "moved too far to the right" are uneducated. McCain's biggest problem was that he wasn't sure where he stood on too many issues, and when he did make a decision, he usally went too far to the Dem side. Another thing. What exactly did Sarah Palin do that made the libs so mad? Her statements about Obama were probally the truest thing said by either side in this campaign. Where in her public career has she ever been a right wing lunitic? And you cant say "banning books" because that has already been proven to be an internet urban legend. You folks claiming that McCain lost because he "moved too far to the right" are uneducated. McCain's biggest problem was that he wasn't sure where he stood on too many issues, and when he did make a decision, he usally went too far to the Dem side. Another thing. What exactly did Sarah Palin do that made the libs so mad? Her statements about Obama were probally the truest thing said by either side in this campaign. Where in her public career has she ever been a right wing lunitic? And you cant say "banning books" because that has already been proven to be an internet urban legend.

]]> By: Obama girl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061817 Obama girl Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:22:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061817 Well, I guess he should not have stolen "The Mac is back from Paul McCartney." Serves him right. Too bad he did not get an invite to play in the Republican sandbox. Well, I guess he should not have stolen "The Mac is back from Paul McCartney." Serves him right. Too bad he did not get an invite to play in the Republican sandbox.

]]> By: Steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061816 Steve Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:22:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061816 Bravo Zulu, John McCain! --Steve, USNA '80 Bravo Zulu, John McCain! –Steve, USNA '80

]]> By: TangoDancer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061815 TangoDancer Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:22:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061815 Senator McCain - I voted against you yesterday, but I respect and admire you nonetheless. This CPAC group has no love for you, even though your candidacy would have been the vehicle to promote their agenda if you you had been elected. They're now more than happy to turn their backs on you. My advice is to be a maverick (which you are) and give this group the middle finger. Senator McCain -

I voted against you yesterday, but I respect and admire you nonetheless. This CPAC group has no love for you, even though your candidacy would have been the vehicle to promote their agenda if you you had been elected. They're now more than happy to turn their backs on you. My advice is to be a maverick (which you are) and give this group the middle finger.

]]> By: SD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061814 SD Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:22:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061814 CPAC is irrelevant today. Maybe they and the Republicans should spend some time to trying to reinvent themselves. Otherwise, YES PLEASE invite Sarah Palin. That'll guarantee a 2 term Obama administration. I'm just fine with that. CPAC is irrelevant today.

Maybe they and the Republicans should spend some time to trying to reinvent themselves.

Otherwise, YES PLEASE invite Sarah Palin.

That'll guarantee a 2 term Obama administration.

I'm just fine with that.

]]> By: Unbelievable! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061808 Unbelievable! Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:21:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061808 To Rave (3:02) I saw your comments on other blogs, I see you are putting that GED to good use! I have an advanced degree as well as a GREAT job. Go see if your welfare check is in the mail. Obama = "Spreading the wealth" aka "welfare..." To Rave (3:02)

I saw your comments on other blogs, I see you are putting that GED to good use!

I have an advanced degree as well as a GREAT job.

Go see if your welfare check is in the mail.

Obama = "Spreading the wealth" aka "welfare..."

]]> By: Jerry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061805 Jerry Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:21:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061805 If the "conservative principles" their talking about include the far right social nonsense of Sarah Palin, they're finished. If the "conservative principles" their talking about include the far right social nonsense of Sarah Palin, they're finished.

]]> By: tigerakabj http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061804 tigerakabj Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:21:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061804 The fact that they include Sarah Palin as part of their cut says it all. Apparently, this butt-whooping they just got hasn't changed anything for them. They still wanna talk about that "trickle-down" and "wild market" crap. If they plan to run the same way in 2010, they'll get a better beat-down than they did this year. So keep it up CPAC. Make Obama's day. The fact that they include Sarah Palin as part of their cut says it all. Apparently, this butt-whooping they just got hasn't changed anything for them. They still wanna talk about that "trickle-down" and "wild market" crap.

If they plan to run the same way in 2010, they'll get a better beat-down than they did this year. So keep it up CPAC. Make Obama's day.

]]> By: JAC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061803 JAC Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:21:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061803 I always said if McCain ran for president, I would vote for him. But McCain didn't run for president. He was not the same man. On a side note, the only people who should be against immigration are the Native Indians. Everyone else better thank their lucky stars that our founding fathers where not so selfish. I always said if McCain ran for president, I would vote for him. But McCain didn't run for president. He was not the same man.

On a side note, the only people who should be against immigration are the Native Indians. Everyone else better thank their lucky stars that our founding fathers where not so selfish.

]]> By: Pat Riot http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061802 Pat Riot Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:21:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061802 You people know nothing about conservatism. It's about individual liberty for everyone. It's about freedom from government. The idea that man best governs himself. That is what a free nation is founded on. Freedom is a new idea while tyranny is as old as civilization itself. McCain wasn't invited to CPAC because he votes for government control of financial institutions. Talk about tyranny...just wait to they confiscate your 401k in the charge of "the greater good". You people know nothing about conservatism. It's about individual liberty for everyone. It's about freedom from government. The idea that man best governs himself. That is what a free nation is founded on. Freedom is a new idea while tyranny is as old as civilization itself. McCain wasn't invited to CPAC because he votes for government control of financial institutions. Talk about tyranny...just wait to they confiscate your 401k in the charge of "the greater good".

]]> By: Nicole, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061801 Nicole, TX Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:21:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061801 I echo what Ivy, Bixby, OK said: "I hope to see the far right and the far left come meet the 95% of us that are in the middle to effect a real change." Unfortunately, I do not think that the radical left is any more willing to accept the middle as the far right. Also, the radical left has the media and entertainment industry to support them. I echo what Ivy, Bixby, OK said: "I hope to see the far right and the far left come meet the 95% of us that are in the middle to effect a real change."

Unfortunately, I do not think that the radical left is any more willing to accept the middle as the far right. Also, the radical left has the media and entertainment industry to support them.

]]> By: Bubba http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061799 Bubba Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:20:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061799 . . . but they invited Palin. LOL. What a bunch of lum nuts. . . . but they invited Palin. LOL. What a bunch of lum nuts.

]]> By: Omega http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061798 Omega Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:20:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061798 This is n example of why the GOP lost an will continue to do so if they stay on this path. McCain, the real one not the candidate, is a moderate which is why the base has never cared for him. We have seen that the base is now a minority and if the GOP wants to return to power they will have to reinvent themselves completely. Extremism, in either party, is NOT A GOOD THING. The majority of us want to take the middle road, anyone who wants to be our tour guide will have to take that road. PS to the "grandparents rolling in their graves" my grandpa is rolling in his and that makes this result even more sweet!! many of our grandparents were small minded bigots who were wrong on almost every belief they held dear This is n example of why the GOP lost an will continue to do so if they stay on this path.

McCain, the real one not the candidate, is a moderate which is why the base has never cared for him.

We have seen that the base is now a minority and if the GOP wants to return to power they will have to reinvent themselves completely.

Extremism, in either party, is NOT A GOOD THING. The majority of us want to take the middle road, anyone who wants to be our tour guide will have to take that road.

PS to the "grandparents rolling in their graves" my grandpa is rolling in his and that makes this result even more sweet!! many of our grandparents were small minded bigots who were wrong on almost every belief they held dear

]]> By: SHARON WALKER http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061796 SHARON WALKER Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:20:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061796 Dear Friends: The Honorable and Distinguished SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN IS ONE OF THE BEST SENATORS THIS NATION HAS EVER HAD IN THE HISTORY OF THE USA. HE HAS MADE A PLACE IN HISTORY THAT WILL NEVER, NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. WE THE PEOPLE OF THE USA THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! WAVE THOSE FLAGS VETERANS AND AMERICANS FOR SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN. HE IS A HERO! THE TRUTH IS IN GOD'S HEART AND MIND FOREVER AND EVER THROUGH ETERNITY! I WILL NOT EVER EAT ANY WORDS. LET FREEDOM RING! I AM A PROUD AMERICAN AND PROUD OF SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN. SHARON WALKER Dear Friends:
The Honorable and Distinguished SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN IS ONE OF THE BEST SENATORS THIS NATION HAS EVER HAD IN THE HISTORY OF THE USA. HE HAS MADE A PLACE IN HISTORY THAT WILL NEVER, NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. WE THE PEOPLE OF THE USA THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

WAVE THOSE FLAGS VETERANS AND AMERICANS FOR SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN.

HE IS A HERO!

THE TRUTH IS IN GOD'S HEART AND MIND FOREVER AND EVER THROUGH ETERNITY!

I WILL NOT EVER EAT ANY WORDS. LET FREEDOM RING!
I AM A PROUD AMERICAN AND PROUD OF SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN.

SHARON WALKER

]]> By: Palin Supporter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061795 Palin Supporter Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:20:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061795 You all are way to hard on Sarah Palin. She had an 80% approval rating in her own state. She mananged to run against a Rep. Gov - as a republican (unheard of) and win. She did tackle members and corruption in her own party and succeeded. And yes, she had very little International experience -- guess what - so did Clinton. Is she new to the media blizzard (obviously). And because of that, she screwed up a couple of questions (and I do mean "a couple" that were played again and again and again.) Let's pretend for one moment that media coverage was fair and they played Biden's gaffs just as much.... Also, keep this in mind - she was more investigated, reported on, and probbed than any politican since WATERGATE! And somehow managed to stay pretty clean and strong in the face of it. She's an impressive woman, and impressive politican - though still somewhat green. I'm curious - had Obama been investigated even half as much or hard as Palin was - do you really think he would have come out as clean? You people that sit home, blogging your hateful words, so convinced of your own righteousness - imagine - how would you have handled that kind of scrutiny? You all are way to hard on Sarah Palin. She had an 80% approval rating in her own state. She mananged to run against a Rep. Gov – as a republican (unheard of) and win. She did tackle members and corruption in her own party and succeeded. And yes, she had very little International experience - guess what – so did Clinton. Is she new to the media blizzard (obviously). And because of that, she screwed up a couple of questions (and I do mean "a couple" that were played again and again and again.) Let's pretend for one moment that media coverage was fair and they played Biden's gaffs just as much.... Also, keep this in mind – she was more investigated, reported on, and probbed than any politican since WATERGATE! And somehow managed to stay pretty clean and strong in the face of it. She's an impressive woman, and impressive politican – though still somewhat green. I'm curious – had Obama been investigated even half as much or hard as Palin was – do you really think he would have come out as clean? You people that sit home, blogging your hateful words, so convinced of your own righteousness – imagine – how would you have handled that kind of scrutiny?

]]> By: dick bohanon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061794 dick bohanon Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:20:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061794 still trying to figure why cnn wont post my comments what exactly do you not care for? i guess you dont care for strong opinions still trying to figure why cnn wont post my comments
what exactly do you not care for?
i guess you dont care for strong opinions

]]> By: KJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061791 KJ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:19:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061791 Ouch. The Republicans are just ruthless, even to their own. Ouch. The Republicans are just ruthless, even to their own.

]]> By: Rent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061790 Rent Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:19:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061790 Hey everyone! Barack won....of course you know that. Let's get some things accomplished now. Stop complaining and let's work together. If you upset people drag the country down by kicking and screaming because your candidate didn't win, we won't get ANYTHING done. But then again, the rest of us are the majority as you now well know. At any rate, just let's all just get along and continue to make history. Many people are truly feeling happiness and hope for the first time in their lives. Could it be jealousy? Selfishness? Just think about it..... Hey everyone! Barack won....of course you know that. Let's get some things accomplished now. Stop complaining and let's work together. If you upset people drag the country down by kicking and screaming because your candidate didn't win, we won't get ANYTHING done. But then again, the rest of us are the majority as you now well know. At any rate, just let's all just get along and continue to make history. Many people are truly feeling happiness and hope for the first time in their lives. Could it be jealousy? Selfishness? Just think about it.....

]]> By: Emotions http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061788 Emotions Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:19:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061788 Ophrah, Powell, JJ all choking up , getting emotional. What does that mean ? Ophrah, Powell, JJ all choking up , getting emotional.

What does that mean ?

]]> By: greta http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/mccain-not-included-on-cpac-invite/#comment-2061785 greta Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:19:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=29444#comment-2061785 Rachael, You are criticizing Palin for a few hundred $K for a wardrobe, when the Obama's have been spending $500M!? What did Michelle order for room service at the Dem Convention? Lobster, Champagne... You think Obama is "one of us". He isn't. He failed at community organizing, he failed at being a senator (voting present) and after only 2 years announced he is running for president. Then now that he is elected on a platform for change, his entire cabinet and proposed team is old-guard Democrats (no change there) and he will fail as a president. Rachael,

You are criticizing Palin for a few hundred $K for a wardrobe, when the Obama's have been spending $500M!? What did Michelle order for room service at the Dem Convention? Lobster, Champagne...

You think Obama is "one of us". He isn't. He failed at community organizing, he failed at being a senator (voting present) and after only 2 years announced he is running for president. Then now that he is elected on a platform for change, his entire cabinet and proposed team is old-guard Democrats (no change there) and he will fail as a president.

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