Posted on 06/26/2005 9:11:16 AM PDT by CHARLITE
as a dyed in the wool conservative, common sense American , I could NOT endorse any of these two fools.
Both Hagel and McCain DOA with the Republican base who votes in primaries. How many centrist voters do we have as a lot of McCain voters in 2000 were Democrats registering as Republicans -- haven't met a lot of centrist voters that vote everytime in a primary.
"Also, he could have a stronger appeal among more conservative Republicans due to his criticism of the deal to head off a filibuster over judicial nominees - a deal McCain supported."
Which may be the FIRST "conservative" stance this "Republican" has taken.
Maverick=RINO
Neither one of these guys has a snowball's chance in Hell of getting the Republican nomination.
If it comes down to Hagel or Capt. Queeg, I'll stay home in 08.
"Both Hagel and McCain DOA with the Republican base who votes in primaries. How many centrist voters do we have as a lot of McCain voters in 2000 were Democrats registering as Republicans -- haven't met a lot of centrist voters that vote everytime in a primary."
If the MSM succeeds in crowning Hillary without a serious opponent, there will be a lot more crossover "independents" (i.e. Dems) voting for McCain, Hagel, et al.
Anything that splits the maverick vote is a good thing. Neither will go anywhere with the base.
McCain is the medias man. Hagel will be shunned as far as TV time goes. McCain will get his free, whereas Hagel will have to buy his. As will our future nominee George Allen.
The are both political whores who count on the ignorance of their audience and bed the MSM daily for career advancement.
Which proves they can get nowhere without sleeping with the enemy, this is not CIC material.
Sometimes it's just better to fast than have to choose between liver or kimchee.
Recent history demonstrates that sitting members of either House are not elected President. That is why the Pubbies better be looking who is sitting on Governor's bench. How about a real conservative, like Sanford from S.C.? He could take back conservatism after that boy Lindsey Graham is giving it away.
Let the jockeying begin...inevitable as it must be.
Unity and calls for it may seem pointless.
Particularly in light of the apparent lack of it in the insanity of current Democrat bedlam.
And perhaps because of the seriousness of these deadly times coherence must replace old-style bombast and PR show boating.
McCain and Hagel are ours. Like 'em or not..
Let's deploy them for maximum effect.
Bless you for your tireless work for all of us.
Chuck
Rather pathetic bunch of losers.
Both of these guys are opportunists and will go nowhere in the runup to the next presidential primary.
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