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The Maverick Myth
The American Prospect ^
| February 12, 2008
| Paul Waldman
Posted on 02/14/2008 8:49:07 AM PST by forkinsocket
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To: forkinsocket
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posted on
02/14/2008 8:51:27 AM PST
by
cripplecreek
(Just call me M.O.M. (Maverick Opposed to McCain.))
To: forkinsocket
there is one thing we know for sure about how the general election will play out: The Democrat is going to be at a serious disadvantage in the media.Did I wake up in an alternate universe today?
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posted on
02/14/2008 8:53:38 AM PST
by
digger48
(http://prorev.com/legacy.htm)
To: digger48
A moderate Democrat is no mavarick.
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posted on
02/14/2008 8:54:48 AM PST
by
tennteacher
(Romney '08)
To: forkinsocket
Voting for McCain is like a box of chocolates...you never know what you’ll get. Actually, you do if you’re willing to study his most recent record.
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posted on
02/14/2008 8:54:48 AM PST
by
GBA
( God Bless America!)
To: forkinsocket
2008 is the year of the “Top Gun” presidential campaign....Maverick running against Icewoman...
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posted on
02/14/2008 8:54:59 AM PST
by
NRA1995
(Bill Clinton: HILLARY!'s other big ass)
To: digger48
A moderate Democrat is no maverick.
Oops! Misspelling. I hate it when I do that.
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posted on
02/14/2008 8:56:06 AM PST
by
tennteacher
(Romney '08)
To: forkinsocket
More appropriate:
To: digger48
Yeah, that’s where I stopped reading.
Anyone who thinks MSM’s McCain love will carry on into the general election is a maroon.
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posted on
02/14/2008 8:57:18 AM PST
by
BigBobber
To: forkinsocket
nd by an extraordinary coincidence changed his position on ethanol 180 degrees.
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no he did not
here’s what he said
McCain said that he believes American farmers can compete with anyone in the world and that they do not need the subsidies and regulations that come with big federal programs. “I trust Americans. I trust the markets. And I oppose subsidies,” McCain said.
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071106/NEWS09/711060402
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posted on
02/14/2008 8:58:39 AM PST
by
ari-freedom
(True conservatives don't help Democrats win.)
To: BigBobber
you’ll see...the MSM will destroy Obama after pushing him up.
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posted on
02/14/2008 9:00:26 AM PST
by
ari-freedom
(True conservatives don't help Democrats win.)
To: forkinsocket
“Maverick” is just the current media codeword that means “liberal pretending to be a republican”. Given that definition, McCain certainly fits the title.
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posted on
02/14/2008 9:01:19 AM PST
by
SlayerOfBunnies
(An Indian friend of mine wishes to remind everyone... Indians <> muslims)
To: forkinsocket
I always said that I was willing to have the GOP candidate lose if it meant that HRC would never become president.
Looks like that will come true.
To: forkinsocket
I thought the article was going to be about the Jason Kidd trade that got nixed.
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posted on
02/14/2008 9:02:10 AM PST
by
VRWCmember
(McCain 2008 - If it's inevitable, you might as well lay back and try to enjoy it.)
To: forkinsocket
What is this guy smoking? The media, which is about 97% leftist and has been taking its talking points from the DNC for 20 years, if not 40 years, is going to support a Republican?
Sure, the media love McCain. Until about 5 minutes after he is nominated.
Ask the British Conservative party whether you can win elections by being the Me Too Party. No matter how far left McManiac goes, the MSM and the leftists will still vote Democrat. And the base will stay home.
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posted on
02/14/2008 9:05:24 AM PST
by
Cicero
(Marcus Tullius)
To: forkinsocket
With the Democrats offering up the two most replusive candidates in the history of DNC politics, folks better think long and hard if that is what they want for America's future. Besides, our troops deserve better than Hillary or Obama as POTUS/CIC.
Hillary Clinton is a Hard-Core Liberal.*** Barack Obama is a Hard-Core Liberal.
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posted on
02/14/2008 9:05:41 AM PST
by
Reagan Man
(McCain Wants My Conservative Vote --- EARN IT or NO DEAL !!!)
To: forkinsocket
And in summary, here's what the "maverick" has done for the Republican Party...
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posted on
02/14/2008 9:05:50 AM PST
by
Digital Sniper
(Hello, "Undocumented Immigrant." I'm an "Undocumented Border Patrol Agent.")
To: Digital Sniper
The "Maverick" is a creation of the press.
He is really just another opportunistic traitor to his cause.
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posted on
02/14/2008 9:20:35 AM PST
by
Iron Munro
(Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress; but I repeat myself.)
To: GBA
As the old sayings state - he is one can short of a six pack or his elevator does not go all the way top
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posted on
02/14/2008 10:19:40 AM PST
by
mulligan
To: forkinsocket
"The Democrat is going to be at a serious disadvantage in the media."
The only "myth" here is this guy's article!
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posted on
02/14/2008 10:24:41 AM PST
by
penowa
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