McCain On Palin: ‘She Excited Our Base’ In A Way I Couldn’t

Talking Points Memo ^ | July 31, 2013 | Catherine Thompson

[2ndDivisionVet]

In a wide-ranging interview with The New Republic published Tuesday, Sen John McCain (R-AZ) praised former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, his running mate in the 2008 presidential race, for "exciting" the GOP base in a way the senator couldn't achieve.

Asked if it "bothered" him when people said his legacy was choosing Palin as his running mate in 2008, McCain said "no."

"We were four points down when I chose her and three points up afterwards," he told the magazine. "She held her own and, some people said, won a debate with the vice president. She did everything I ever wanted. She excited our base in a way I was unable to achieve."

[rightwingcrazy]

Well, he does excite the base with rage.

[Paladin2]

Juan, ever the exciting ‘Rat.

[Baynative]

It isn’t easy for a “Republican” to earn the adoration of the liberal media.

[bigbob]

McCain is living proof of reverse-heredity — he is becoming his daughter. Also from the story linked on Drudge right now:

“Hillary Clinton has “maybe not glamour, but certainly the aura of someone widely regarded throughout the world,” says McCain.”

And he goes on to say that 2016 is “gonna be a tough choice” (haha). No, JM, the joke is over - and you you’re it. You and your “like a son” pal, Miss Lindsay.

[wastedyears]

Does he know what year it is?

[sten]

mccain stating the obvious

conservatives disapprove of bullsh*tters and approve of straight talk

Sarah ain't no bullsh*tter

[JSDude1]

MAYBE BECAUSE REPUBLICANS DON’T LIKE BEING CONSTANTLY BETRAYED! You Goof-McNuts!

[Brimack34]

She did way more then Paul Rino Ryan. When is the women hating media going after him?

[Mastador1]

Juanton never had a base to excite! Anyone voting for that ticket was voting for Palin, hoping old Pappy would croak!

[FlingWingFlyer]

All you had to do Johnny boy is come across as an American who cares about the future of America. It’s not rocket science. Stumping for Barry wasn’t a very good move either.

[lapsus calami]

 

 

"Sen John McCain (R-AZ) praised former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, his running mate in the 2008 presidential race, for "exciting" the GOP base in a way the senator couldn't achieve."

 

Sure, McCrook - and you're trying to kill our nation in a way that Palin will not.

 

[greene66]

I don’t exactly see Hollywood pouring in millions to produce a film deliberately designed to smear and take down Paul Ryan. Strange, eh?

[svcw]

To the headline: McCain your base is dems/MSM and Palin’s base is conservatism.

[going hot]

Al his base belong to her.

[NonValueAdded]

Face it, Juan, she saved you from an epic defeat in all 50 states.

[Frohickey]

If you can’t excite the base, you ought to leave that spot for someone else who can. This sentiment applies to ALL republican politicians.

[YHAOS]

"She Excited Our Base’ In A Way I Couldn’t"

No kidding, Sherlock.

[freekitty]

Ya think.

[berdie]

“She excited our base in a way I couldn’t”

Interesting to me that you would admit that. Why?

[llevrok]

she has excited many of us old geezers, Senator (cough cough)

[TChad]

‘She Excited Our Base’ In A Way I Couldn’t

"Our" base? No, that would be HER base. Your base is the MSM.

[Kevin in California]

“Hey John Migraine, you think maybe the fact you’re an idiot establishment hack has anything to do with it?”

Just sayin.....

[kevao]

She excited our base in a way I was unable to achieve."

Wall Street bailouts and amnesty. What base were you playing to, Juan?

P.S. I *will* pick lettuce for $50/hour in Yuma, AZ. Please call. And soon! (The rent is due.)

[VerySadAmerican]

As far as I’m concerned Sarah should apologize for campaigning for McCain for senator. And tell the truth about the 2008 presidential campaign.

No flames. I know she doesn’t owe me anything. But if she runs for election and wants my vote I want her to answer for putting McCain in the senate for 6 more years.

[VerySadAmerican]

I wonder if McCain didn’t get “raped” in the Hanoi Hilton and that’s why he loves Graham so much.

[2ndDivisionVet]

I knew (roughly) your “born on date” before I checked it. Go back to your masters and tell them it isn't working. You are NOT going to drive a wedge between us and Sarah Palin on that issue. It's been tried again-and-again by better trolls than you. If you'd been here, you'd now we've gone over this with your fellow OFA denizens, not that any of you actually cared. Begone.

[Standing Wolf]

Aw, c’mon, folks! Why are we criticizing Juan McCain, leader and champion of the Vichy Republicans?

[berdie]

BTW,,in case you didn’t know..I meant McCain..not you 2DV.

[Jmouse007]

"...So I stabbed her in the back multiple times."

And to think how John betrayed us all, the man is lower than pond scum.

[fish hawk]

yeah like her base is the same as his sorry ass followers.

[jimjohn]

[Ann Archy]

He’s a DEMOCRAT WHACKO BIRD!

[Cringing Negativism Network]

“Our” base?

McCain you make a good choice.

I cannot say anything else good about anything else you’ve done.

Please retire.

[lonestar]

McCain shouldn’t trust himself...nobody else does!

[IronJack]

That’s because she STOOD for something, Johnnie boy. You, by contrast, will stand for ANYTHING.

[MasterGunner01]

At this point, the only way Juan McPain could evergize the Republican base would be to vaporlock on the floor of the Senate and assume room temperature. THAT would be his most valuable contribution to his miserable career in the Senate.

[Vinnie]

He’s right about that.
In 2008 I voted for Palin and whatchamacallit.

[KC Burke]

All the time available for a sincere sit-down with the New Republic.

What a hound for beltway media.

[onyx]

Sarah Palin's Awesome Ping List

NO AMNESTY!
KILL OBAMACARE!
OPEN KEYSTONE!

[Mr. K]

She was THE ONLY reason I voted at all that year, McLame

[Jane Long]

"We were four points down when I chose her and three points up afterwards," he told the magazine.

THAT is saying ALOT, considering the albatross Sarah had with McShame.

"She held her own and...She excited our base in a way I was unable to achieve."

What about this does the GOPe not get?

[PLD]

I voted for Sarah Palin not Mccain.If she had not of gotten in the race I would not have voted at all.

[Bikkuri]

[Bikkuri]

[Bikkuri]

Apologies 2ndDiv, was meant for the troll, not you...

[Sir Napsalot]

If McCain had any principles, adhering to his oath of office, he would understand this.

It is not ‘star power’ or some mysterious “mythical power Nobama didn't have”.

And the old doddering fool will never get it.

[VerySadAmerican]

You guys be sure and get in line to buy her next book. Because you’re dreaming if you thing she’ll run for office again. But if you’re just dieing to hear her talk, just wait until mccain’s funeral. I’m sure she’ll have a lot praise for him.

One more time, lenth of time has nothing to do with anything. It would be funny if Palin signed on here under a screen name and you jumped her because she’s a “newb”. That is so childish.

[hattend]

She excited our base in a way

Your base, John? "Mavericks" have no base. Political traitors have no "base".

She brought her base with her.

[Monkey Face]

And all that means is what, McCain?