McCain scolds GOP for whacking Obama

Politico ^ | 2008-12-14 | Mike Allen

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In a surprising rebuke to the warriors who fought for him through tough times, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) on Sunday sided with President-elect Barack Obama and scolded the Republican National Committee for fanning the Illinois corruption scandal.

On ABC’s “This Week,” host George Stephanopoulos asked: “The chairman of the Republican National Committee, Mike Duncan, has been highly critical of the way President- elect Obama has dealt with this.

"He's had a statement every single day, saying that the Obama team should reveal all contacts they've had with Governor [Rod] Blagojevich. He says that Obama's promise of transparency to the American people is now being tested. Do you agree with that?”

McCain replied: “I think that the Obama campaign should and will give all information necessary. You know, in all due respect to the Republican National Committee and anybody — right now, I think we should try to be working constructively together, not only on an issue such as this, but on the economy stimulus package, reforms that are necessary. And so, I don't know all the details of the relationship between President-elect Obama's campaign or his people and the governor of Illinois, but I have some confidence that all the information will come out. It always does, it seems to me.”

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[mass55th]

I’m thinking we’re lucky this a-hole didn’t get elected afterall.

[Westbrook]

There are so many good things about McCain on the personal level.

But as a politician, he’s an idiot.

[screaminsunshine]

Out with McClame and his herd of RINOS! I will not support Republicans till all RINOS are OUT!

[austinaero]

And the GOP scolds McCain by not electing him! What has happened to this once-great man? I really don’t understand.

[newheart]

Seems to me that someone should tell McCain that the election is over. He can stop endorsing Obama now.

[libs_kma]

If McCain doesn't think the dims would do that to a pub, even a RINO, then he's crazier than I thought.

He's rebuking them for this more than he rebuked them for bad-mouthing Sarah.

[rabidralph]

More and more every day, I think that’s a true statement.

[org.whodat]

but on the economy stimulus package, reforms that are necessary.

Code for lets get back to spending!!!!

[Oldexpat]

Who’s going to run against him in the primary in AZ? We need a good conservative candidate to support with our hard earned money.
We need to start now.

[gramho12]

Right - he lost. Now it’s time for him to shut-up.

[Roscoe Karns]

“Please like me again, MSM.”

[ought-six]

John, please just go away.

[screaminsunshine]

I think you are right. At least we can blame Obobo and the Crats for everything. He would of been just as bad.

[Right Brother]

I think I agee with you. Mr. “center of the road” would have just been run over.

[PghBaldy]

Especially for Sara Palin’s sake. Obama will have to deal with a collapsing economy. Sarah will thank her lucky stars she didnt have to serve under John McCain.

[G.Mason]

Can you post a few of those good things?

[wombtotomb]

My question for McCain- Senator, your arms are a complete mess after so brilliantly honoring our country with your service, Why do you keep wanting to lose fingers by reaching across the aisle to that den of vipers? Truly, do you have any left?

[svcw]

JM can pound sand, with every word be becomes more of an ass.