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Robert D. Novak: John McCain is the GOP's last man standing
Manchester Union Leader ^ | December 27, 2007 | Robert D. Novak

Posted on 12/27/2007 5:10:55 AM PST by billorites

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To: DogandPonyShow
"If Clinton wins I will remember your post."

If Clinton wins -- it would mean there are too damned many fools voting in America to be overcome by my vote given while holding my nose.....

I'm too damned old to vote for the lesser evil....
If neither political party can present an acceptable candidate - I simply won't vote..

Neither Clinton or McCain are acceptable to me.....and I would be very disappointed in America is these two were put forward as the BEST the nation could produce...

No thanks - I'll opt out.

61 posted on 12/27/2007 6:36:16 AM PST by river rat (Semper Fi - You may turn the other cheek, but I prefer to look into my enemy's vacant dead eyes.)
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To: InterceptPoint

Etch-a-sketch, please.


62 posted on 12/27/2007 6:38:02 AM PST by Cedric
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To: Cedric
We'll all see about Fred soon enough, won't we? It's funny, but in the recent FR poll, I voted for Fred. When he first came on the scene, it seemed like a good idea. But it just ain't happening. IMO, Fred needed to be in Iowa much earlier, in time for the straw poll. Had he done so, and had he beaten Huckabee there, he'd have the momentum now.

Instead, at the time, Fred was busy hiring and firing campaign staffers, setting up a website, and Huck stole his thunder by coming in second in the straw poll. Now Fred's fighting for 3rd place in Iowa, with no shot at NH or MI. So he'll be limping into SC where, last I checked, he's trailing.

Anyway, it's too bad. Because I don't like Rudy. The more I learn about Romney, the less I like him. Huckabee makes me want to hurl. It's an ugly looking field. I'm afraid we may end up with Huckabee.

63 posted on 12/27/2007 6:38:09 AM PST by Huck (Soylent Green is People.)
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To: DogandPonyShow

Told ya. See #61.


64 posted on 12/27/2007 6:40:15 AM PST by Cedric
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To: billorites

As much as I hate to say it, the frontrunner is STILL Rootie. Nothing has changed except the date and time and Rudy and Hillary are STILL likely to face each other.

Personally I’d much prefer Romney and believe he still has a chance. The Huckster will fade and Mclame is a flash that will alwo fade out.


65 posted on 12/27/2007 6:41:53 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: billorites

A lot of polls show McCain beating Obama or Edwards handily; most polls show McCain vs. Clinton close or give McCain the edge. He appeals strongly to the center. And he’d give Congress h*ll for the pork that Bush was complaining about this morning.


66 posted on 12/27/2007 6:43:09 AM PST by cogitator
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To: Huck
Thompson’s banking on the belief that this thing will not be settled early, as everyone assumes. I agree with this premise under the banner of the Law Of Unintended Consequences. And if events like what happened in Pakistan today continue to unfurl, the Thompson character traits which now frustrate so many will be the very traits people will crave in times of crises.
67 posted on 12/27/2007 6:48:40 AM PST by Cedric
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To: billorites

I hate to say it, but Novak just might be right. None of these guys inspire confidence, let alone just plain inspire.


68 posted on 12/27/2007 6:50:37 AM PST by Paul_B
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To: cogitator

All the (media) polls you site would “magically” and immediately turn against McCain were he ever to secure the nomination.


69 posted on 12/27/2007 6:52:09 AM PST by Cedric
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To: Tribune7

It has nothing to do with the other candidates. It is John’s turn and the MSM will see to it that he is the one that goes against the Dem.


70 posted on 12/27/2007 6:52:46 AM PST by Coldwater Creek
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To: Always Right
McCain has a long ways to go, but I would not rule

I ruled McVain out years ago. That will not change.

71 posted on 12/27/2007 6:53:04 AM PST by citizen ("Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." Benjamin Franklin)
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To: Coldwater Creek

Ya, it sure worked great in 2000.


72 posted on 12/27/2007 6:57:18 AM PST by Cedric
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To: InterceptPoint
We have found out enough about the rest of the contenders for the nomination that many real Republicans are having to take a deep breath and start thinking about McCain. Every one of the potential nominees has a lot of baggage including McCain. But maybe his bag is a little lighter than some others.

I'd count myself among these. If it came down to Giuliani, Huckabee, Romney or McCain... well... Giuliani's too liberal on too many issues, Huckabee is a slick, corrupt fascist, and Romney is as phony as they come. Compared to those three, McCain isn't looking so bad. He's far from perfect, but I'm thinking he may be the best of the top 4.

Where is Ronald Reagan when we need him most?

He's dead, sir... just let it go.

73 posted on 12/27/2007 6:59:05 AM PST by jmyrlefuller ("I am pretty much a compassionless jerk.")
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To: billorites

Romney cannot win. The LDS thing is imho a fatal flaw. I have heard too many Christians who have said they would elect a Jew but not a Mormon. I still don’t totally get it, and have gotten some reasons from various FReepers. But LDS is a huge problem.


74 posted on 12/27/2007 6:59:28 AM PST by montag813
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To: Cedric
If McCain hadn’t turned on the Evangelicals he probably would be POTUS today.
75 posted on 12/27/2007 6:59:59 AM PST by Coldwater Creek
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To: Coldwater Creek

“If...”?


76 posted on 12/27/2007 7:01:38 AM PST by Cedric
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To: billorites
Bob Novak has lost his mojo.


77 posted on 12/27/2007 7:20:21 AM PST by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
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To: Coldwater Creek
If McCain hadn’t turned on the Evangelicals he probably would be POTUS today.

Good possibility. And our Supreme Court would have two new moderate/liberal judges, instead of two new solid conservative ones.

78 posted on 12/27/2007 7:47:41 AM PST by Always Right
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To: cogitator
And he’d give Congress h*ll for the pork that Bush was complaining about this morning.

Are you talking about this as his kind of h*ll he will give Congress.... Whose pockets do you you think he will pick for his NEW and BETTER than a Hillry present? haha

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1944627/posts

79 posted on 12/27/2007 7:50:52 AM PST by Just mythoughts
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To: Just mythoughts

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1944627/posts


80 posted on 12/27/2007 7:51:54 AM PST by Just mythoughts
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