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Kiss of Death? Ratner Says "I Lo-v-v-v-e John McCain"
Fox & Friends Weekend/NewsBusters ^
| Mark Finkelstein
Posted on 03/11/2006 5:06:32 AM PST by governsleastgovernsbest
by Mark Finkelstein
March 11, 2006
Ellen Ratner doesn't just like John McCain. She doesn't even just love him. Nope. Ellen lov-v-v-v-v-es [as FCC rules require us to describe him] "the maverick senator from Arizona."
But the question arises: just how influential will Ellen's adoration will be for Republicans choosing their 2008 presidential candidate? Can we imagine they will not be particularly swayed by the whims of a woman who openly rooted for the war in Iraq to go badly so as to damage President Bush politically?
Ratner's remarks came in the course of this morning's 'Long and the Short of It' segment on Fox & Friends Weekend, in which the diminutive Ratner regularly squares off with lanky conservative columnist Jim Pinkerton. The topic was the GOP 'cattle call' currently occuring in Memphis, at which attendees will hear from many of the 2008 Republican hopefuls and participate in a straw vote.
Pinkerton went first, and depicted McCain as the front-runner. When host Page Hopkins mentioned that McCain had already tried and failed - in 2000 - to obtain the GOP nomination, Pinkerton pointed out that Ronald Reagan had also fallen short - in 1976 - before winning the nomination in 1980. Pinkerton argued that the experience of having been through the process once was very beneficial as it helped candidates avoid campaign pitfalls.
That's when Ratner piped up: "I love John McCain. I am not a Republican, but I lo-v-v-v-v-e John McCain. So I am hoping he is the one."
Of course, for a committed liberal like Ratner, even love has its limits: "I am not saying I would vote for him."
TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Arizona
KEYWORDS: foxfriends; mccain; pagehopkins; pinkerton; ratner
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Fox & Friends Weekend/NewsBusters Ratner love-muffin ping to the Today show list.
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posted on
03/11/2006 5:07:23 AM PST
by
governsleastgovernsbest
(Watching the Today Show Since 2002 So You Don't Have To.)
To: governsleastgovernsbest
Shocking news for McCain...
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posted on
03/11/2006 5:07:46 AM PST
by
Dr. Scarpetta
(There's always a reason to choose life.)
To: All
She lov-v-v-v-v-e-s McCain:
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posted on
03/11/2006 5:08:23 AM PST
by
governsleastgovernsbest
(Watching the Today Show Since 2002 So You Don't Have To.)
To: governsleastgovernsbest
This brought me right out of bed this morning.
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posted on
03/11/2006 5:09:12 AM PST
by
Toespi
To: governsleastgovernsbest
Ratner thinks McCain's wonderful. God help us.
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posted on
03/11/2006 5:10:44 AM PST
by
hershey
To: All
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posted on
03/11/2006 5:10:50 AM PST
by
governsleastgovernsbest
(Watching the Today Show Since 2002 So You Don't Have To.)
To: governsleastgovernsbest
Indeed...McPain is the leading Republican presidential nominee among demonrats, socialists, commies and supporters of the Keating Five.
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posted on
03/11/2006 5:13:10 AM PST
by
Pharmboy
(The stone age didn't end because they ran out of stones.)
To: All
The object of her affection,
Has changed her complexion
From white to rosy red.
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posted on
03/11/2006 5:14:56 AM PST
by
governsleastgovernsbest
(Watching the Today Show Since 2002 So You Don't Have To.)
To: governsleastgovernsbest
Well, that's one declared vote from a Democrat and still none from Republicans.
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posted on
03/11/2006 5:15:26 AM PST
by
msnimje
(SAMMY for SANDY --- THAT IS WHAT I CALL A GOOD TRADE!!!)
To: governsleastgovernsbest
McKeating...er, McCain's toast.
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posted on
03/11/2006 5:15:42 AM PST
by
mewzilla
(Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist. John Adams)
To: governsleastgovernsbest
Another reason I can't vote for him. LOL
To: governsleastgovernsbest
Ratner and the DNC/MSM will love McCain... unless/until he wins the Republican nomination in 2008. He will then be labeled as deranged... damaged from his POW experience(which might be true) and more fit for analysis than the Oval Office.
However... they will shudder in orgasm should he run as an Independent.
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posted on
03/11/2006 5:18:47 AM PST
by
johnny7
(“Iuventus stultorum magister”)
To: governsleastgovernsbest
When I see this, I'll vote for McCain.
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posted on
03/11/2006 5:19:06 AM PST
by
Past Your Eyes
(You knew the job was dangerous when you took it.)
To: governsleastgovernsbest
Ratner love-muffin ping LOL!!!!!
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posted on
03/11/2006 5:19:38 AM PST
by
jigsaw
(God Bless Our Troops.)
To: Pharmboy
I have alwaays thought that the media pushed McCain because they had a whole bunch of dirt on him, and were just waiting for him to get nominated so that they could use it.
Ratner's comment this morning (I heard it myself) confirms my opinion. Ratner is anti-war, sothere is no reason for her to loooove McCain except that he would be a sitting duck if he got the nomination.
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posted on
03/11/2006 5:19:47 AM PST
by
Miss Marple
(Lord, please look after Mozart Lover's and Jemian's sons and keep them strong.)
To: All
Has anyone manufactured a McCain doll which runs from side to side and spins at midpoint?
To: governsleastgovernsbest
All democrats love McCrazy, his problem is that NO TRUE Republican can stand him. He is more of a democrat than Hillary.
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posted on
03/11/2006 5:26:53 AM PST
by
John D
To: Miss Marple
Just checked the FEC's website. An Ellen Ratner's given plenty to The Swimmer, but not a dime so far to McKeating...er, McCain. Gonna put your money where your mouth is, Ellen?
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posted on
03/11/2006 5:27:29 AM PST
by
mewzilla
(Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist. John Adams)
To: jigsaw
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posted on
03/11/2006 5:27:49 AM PST
by
Past Your Eyes
(You knew the job was dangerous when you took it.)
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