Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

McCain needs Rove, says 'Ferris Bueller' actor (I hate CNN)
CNN.com ^ | 8/28/08 | Mark Preston

Posted on 07/28/2008 5:35:15 AM PDT by Celerity

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Ben Stein says he knows how Sen. John McCain can win in November: Karl Rove. Ben Stein tells CNN's Mark Preston that John McCain is running the "most pathetic campaign" he's ever seen. That's right, that Karl Rove. At a time when McCain is seeking to distance himself from President Bush, Stein argues McCain needs to enlist Bush's chief political guru in order to defeat Sen. Barack Obama. "I don't discount the possibility that some really smart person at the McCain campaign might go over to Karl Rove, and say 'We will offer you all the kingdoms of the world if you will come and guide our campaign,' " a hopeful-sounding Stein said in a recent interview, during which he also discussed Al Franken's Senate bid and his thoughts on a sequel to the 1986 box office smash "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," which launched Stein's film career. Stein is not unlike many Hollywood types in that he speaks his mind when it comes to politics. But what separates him from the pack is his professional background and party affiliation. Stein is an actor and an author, but he is also an economist, columnist and, yes, a lawyer. And he is a Republican, making him a minority in Tinseltown political circles. Watch Ben Stein's take on politics » Did I mention that Stein also worked as a speech writer for President Richard Nixon and President Gerald Ford? Yes, that's right, that Richard Nixon. So when he talks about politics, it is fair to say that Stein has an informed view -- whether you choose to agree with his analysis is another issue. From Stein's perspective, McCain has been running an uninspiring campaign -- one that lacks a coherent message.

(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: karlrove; mccain; neverscrewthebase; poorpoorrinos; rove
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-23 last
To: Celerity
McCain has been running a campaign???

Wow... Who knew?

21 posted on 07/28/2008 6:40:42 AM PDT by TChris (Vote John McCain: Democrat Lite -- 3% less liberal than a regular Democrat!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Celerity

The entire article, no mention of Reagan. And none of “Expelled, the Movie.”


22 posted on 07/28/2008 6:51:54 AM PDT by hocndoc (http://www.LifeEthics.org (I have a mustard seed and I'm not afraid to use it.))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Celerity
Ben Stein tells CNN's Mark Preston that John McCain is running the "most pathetic campaign" he's ever seen.

No arguement here. This is without a doubt the worst campaign in recent memory and everybody can see it. This is except for John McCain.

23 posted on 07/28/2008 7:13:45 AM PDT by frankiep (Every socialist is a disguised dictator - Ludwig von Mises)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-23 last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson