Posted on 11/21/2004 9:53:50 AM PST by wagglebee
Arizona Sen. John McCain said Sunday that while he has no current plans to make a run for the White House in 2008, he would not rule it out.
"I do not foreclose the option," he told NBC's "Meet the Press."
"There will be plenty of time to consider whether to run for president again," the Arizona Republican said. "But certainly I don't think it's in any way appropriate for me to speculate on that at this time." McCain, who will by 72 in four years, said he didn't expect his age to be a major obstacle to a prospective presidential run.
"I have a wonderful mother who is 92," he told NBC. "Maybe I could use her as an example."
A recent Gallup poll of possible GOP presidential candidates shows McCain tied for the lead with former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, with each garnering ten percent support.
In a head-to-head match-up with expected Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, McCain would win 53 to 37 percent, according to a Fox News Dynamics Poll.
The media-friendly Republican said he'd decide whether to make the run by 2006.
I've actually heard some on the left imply that she is W's mistress.
I'll never understand the knee jerk hatred for McCain on this board. Here's a guy with a 84 ACU lifetime rating, yet all the conservativea here hate him with a passion. Oh, by the way, the latest conservative hero, Zell Miller, has a 64.
I should've clarified and said F--k (those who build) Giuliani (into a god because they want to drag the GOP to the left).
I won't argue with you. ;-)
W has already proposed amnesty for ILLEGAL ALIENS, he hasn't vetoed a single spending bill, he has appointed a pro-abortion ALBERTO GONZALES(W's first choice for Supreme Court Vacancy) as ATTORNEY GENERAL, he has increased the size of government, and on and on and on..........
W did nothing to defend our soldiers in the ABU GHARAIB scandal. Worst, he was more interested in prosecuting them than SADDAM HUSSAIN.
I don't hate McCain. I just think he is annoying and I have a big problem with Republicans PUBLICLY refuting their President (there is nothing wrong with disagreement, but it needs to be dealt with privately). If BJ Klintoon had had a 'Rat like McCain in the Senate, the man's life would have been completely destroyed.
I'll never understand the knee jerk hatred for McCain on this board
His Support for the Kyoto Treaty. Campaign Finance "reform" , His rabid, repeated betrayal of the party and the President for Media face time. His support for Immigration "reform" etc. etc. etc
Sorry but McCain has done NOTHING to support the party and is usually to be counted on to mouth the latest DNC attack lie the Dinasour Media is spreading.
Frankly on what basis is McCain supposedly a "Conservative"? Other then their respect for him as a former POW, McCainiacks have yet to give us a single reason to support McCain. Sorry but just as Kerry's Vietnam service in no way qualified him to be Pres neither does McCain
It is not so much hate as distrust. McCain is not the most loyal Republican. He is not all that conservative and a little nutty to boot.
I am suspicious that the MSM is promoting him as a Republican candidate so they can somehow get Hillary in next time. For instance, they may have something on him they can pull as an October surprise, or maybe they have polls showing him losing to Hillary.
Condi can tell any insinuating reporters that they're confusing Dubya with the Sink Emperor . All while giving them the Condi Death Stare.
I think McCain is a STOOGE for liberal establishment.
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nanak
Since Nov 4, 2004
Usually, it takes several months before people start taking pot shots (presumably from the right) at the President. Didn't take long for you,eh.
W has already proposed amnesty for ILLEGAL ALIENS, he hasn't vetoed a single spending bill, he has appointed a pro-abortion ALBERTO GONZALES(W's first choice for Supreme Court Vacancy) as ATTORNEY GENERAL, he has increased the size of government, and on and on and on..........
W did nothing to defend our soldiers in the ABU GHARAIB scandal. Worst, he was more interested in prosecuting them than SADDAM HUSSAIN.
So Welcome Newbie. Same old leftist crap. Log on to a Conservative website. Pretend to be "Conservative" and do nothing but spew post after post of rabid Bush hate.
So troll, which organization do you work for? The DNC? Move ON? ACT?
Let's :
1) Not celebrate until the Electoral College votes Bush re-elected. Vigilance in Ohio and Florida, where the Dems may try a court flanking maneuver.
2) After the EC votes, let's relax and enjoy the victory until at least inauguration day.
3) After that, let's point at the calendar and the fact McCain will be 72 in 2008.
OK, so WE'LL rule it out for him. Don't embarass yourself Senator. You'll look like "The Admiral" in '92.
"WHY AM I HERE? WHO AM I?!?"
'I think McCain is a STOOGE for liberal establishment."
Liberals are not the establishment. They are the enemy!
Remind me, who SIGNED campaign finance reform? Oh that's right, that rabid leftist President Bush. Who pushes immigration "reform", oh, that commie Bush.
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