Posted on 08/26/2010 5:36:21 PM PDT by rabscuttle385
Edited on 08/26/2010 6:52:20 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
Sen. John McCain acknowledged his primary rivals during his victory speech after winning Tuesday's Arizona Republican primary, but not warmly.
It took until the sixth paragraph of his acceptance speech, and his remarks notably mentioned his closest rival, J.D. Hayworth, last.
"This was a tough, hard-fought primary, and my opponents, Jim Deakin and Congressman Hayworth, and their families and supporters, deserve credit for having the courage to enter the arena, and give so much of themselves to the candidate they believed in," McCain said. "I wish them well in the future."
Deakin was taking a wild stab at public office, whereas Hayworth was a six-term congressman before losing to Rep. Harry Mitchell (D-Ariz.) in 2006.
Hayworth finished Tuesday with more than 30 percent of the vote — a bloc unlikely to warm to McCain. Hayworth was just as cold toward the senator in his concession speech.
"Elections are clarifying moments," he said after conceding to McCain.
Hayworth said voters determined McCain was a "better custodian of their goals and desires."
Jeers broke out among the crowd. "Let's understand we have to move forward," he said. "[O]ur campaign comes to an end." He added, "The cause endures. It is a fight worth having."
Hayworth has said he'll support the Arizona Republican ticket but not McCain personally.
then who will he support?
At this point would ANY democrat be worse than the despicable RINO ?
Hope he loses.
Hope Hayworth runs as an independent.
I agree.
Happening in Florida too. Defeated career RINO Bill McCollum will not support Rick Scott for governor.
McCain may be McNasty, but J.D. is just plain Nasty.
You know, honestly, I know it’ll mean losing a Senate seat, but I hope McCain loses in November. It means that much to me just to be rid of him once and for all.
I hope he loses, also!
You like the Democrats holding the majority in the Senate?
So where will true Republicans go... Crist? Meek?? or not show up? Bill???? what do you say???
McJuan won’t be getting my vote either. However, he’s got so many liberal ‘RATS voting for him that not getting my vote and J.D.’s vote is no big deal.
All the other republicans running. I’m not sure how many there are but Jesse Kelley won his district and he is a very strong conservative and there were others as well.
He’ll probably stay silent on the Senate race. I hope he involves himself like Palin has.
McCain is widely disliked outside of Arizona. I received emails today lamenting his victory. Most people feel it is only a matter of time before he reverts to type and seeks the spot light again as a ‘maverick.’ A despicable man with no real core.
He’s probably itching to reach across the aisle again as he did before. AZ, what are you doing to yourself by voting for this clown? Don’t be surprised to see him in Arab dress one of these days.
At least with a demorat you know where you stand :-)
John will smile shake your hand and LIE straight to your face.
F-`em.
I hope so ..this country needs good people with a voice that can be heard.
Good! Hope more think like you.
If McCain wins they still will.
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