http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/johnmccain/ en-us Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:15:37 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2415782/posts Arizona GOP Sen. John McCain could be facing a tough re-election bid in 2010 if former GOP Rep. J.D. Hayworth decides to run against in the Republican primary. Hayworth has not yet announced a decision, but polls show him virtually dead-even with McCain should he seek the nomination. Whichever wins the nomination is considered a virtual shoe-in to be elected in the Fall campaign with Democrats on the run in the wake of Obama's first year in office: Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., the 2008 GOP presidential nominee, could be in for a bumpy re-election ride should former Rep. J.D. Hayworth,... Freedom's Lighthouse http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2415782/posts#comment Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:15:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2411846/posts Here is video of Sen. John McCain on Fox News Sunday today where he was asked what he thought about Gov. Sarah Palin having worn a "visor" with McCain's name on it that she had "blacked out" so no one could see the name. Palin said she did so because she was trying to be more incognito and thought it would keep her from being recognized during her vacation in Hawaii. McCain laughed it off and said he believes Palin, and that it is silly to focus on "Sarah Palin's visor" when so many other big issues are facing the... Freedom's Lighthouse http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2411846/posts#comment Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:39:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2411007/posts US Senators John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) proposed reinstating the Depression-era Glass-Steagall Act that split commercial and investment banking to rein in Wall Street firms in response to the financial crisis. McCain and Cantwell join other lawmakers in Congress proposing to reinstate the 1933 law, repealed a decade ago by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act that led to a rise in conglomerates including Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America active in retail banking, insurance and proprietary trading. Legislation to reinstate the ban was introduced yesterday in the House. Under the Senate legislation, financial firms operating commercial banks and investment... NY Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2411007/posts#comment Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:04:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2410829/posts Republicans Demand To Read Legislation Before Voting On It WASHINGTON (AP) Republicans threatened to delay Senate business with a health care read-a-thon this weekend as Democrats searched for 60 votes to advance President Barack Obama's signature issue. A forecast of heavy snow added to the list of complications. At a news conference Friday in the Capitol, Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., accused Democrats of trying to ram the health care bill through with dozens of changes as yet unseen, and promised to do all they could to prevent it. "I think we've made it... WJZ http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2410829/posts#comment Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:17:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2401951/posts I apologize for posting my own article on here, but I thought you all would enjoy reading it. Via Conservatives4Palin comes this article at the Wall Street Journal (of all places), about Arizona Senator (and the GOP’s presidential nominee last year) John McCain’s appearance on MSNBC’s “Meet the Press” earlier today. The article is yet another prime example of how the media purposefully distort comments made by conservatives, to manufacture controversies meant to weaken the entire conservative movement. The WSJ’s Stephen Power writes that McCain first praised his former running mate Sarah Palin, after which he proceeded to insult her... David Horowitz's NewsRealblog http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2401951/posts#comment Mon, 7 Dec 2009 13:07:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2401629/posts Here is video of Sen. John McCain today on Meet the Press, where he was asked about Sarah Palin. McCain said he is very "proud" of Palin, and that he read her book and enjoyed it. . . . (VIDEO) Freedom's Lighthouse http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2401629/posts#comment Sun, 6 Dec 2009 19:58:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2397963/posts Majority Leader Harry Reid accused John McCain today of a "huge, big belly-flop flip-flop" on healthcare. McCain offered an amendment that would send the bill back to committee to restore hundreds of billions of dollars in Medicare Advantage funds that the legislation would cut to help pay for expanded coverage. Democrats have pounced on McCain, pointing out that he suggested cutting Medicare Advantage to pay for health reform during the 2008 campaign. Here's how Reid responded to a question about McCain's proposal: In addition to that, the sponsor of the amendment, during his presidential campaign, talked about cutting these monies.... The Hill http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2397963/posts#comment Tue, 1 Dec 2009 22:50:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2397948/posts When the Charleston County Republican Party censured South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham last month, the official statement read that Graham: “in the name of bipartisanship — continues to weaken the Republican brand and tarnish the ideals of freedom, rule of law, and fiscal conservatism.” That some Republicans-any Republicans-would dare treat Graham as a traitor for his bipartisan efforts, was portrayed by the national media and liberal pundits as yet another example that “fringe” elements were taking over the GOP. (Accompanying YouTube video)When Connecticut Democrats sought to censure Joe Lieberman in 2008 they cited the senator’s “extraordinary disloyalty to countless Connecticut... American Conservative http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2397948/posts#comment Tue, 1 Dec 2009 22:35:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2391174/posts While on the board of a Chicago-based charity, Barack Obama helped fund a carbon trading exchange that will likely play a critical role in the cap-and-trade carbon reduction program he is now trying to push through Congress as president. In 2000 and 2001, while Barack Obama served as a board member for a Chicago-based charitable foundation, he helped to fund a pioneering carbon trading exchange that is likely to fill a critical role in the controversial cap-and-trade carbon reduction scheme that President Obama is now trying to push rapidly through Congress. During those two years, the Joyce Foundation gave nearly... Foxnews http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2391174/posts#comment Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:45:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2388604/posts In her new book, former Alaska Gov.. Sarah Palin describes the push-and-pull between John McCain's campaign headquarters and her plucky "B" team on the road. As Palin recounts it, her natural instincts to reach real voters and reach out to the press were frequently foiled by an overprotective senior staff, led by strategist Steve Schmidt, that did not trust her. Palin acknowledges "going rogue" at points - but usually to positive effect, such as the time she rewrote a speech to special needs children or her wondering out loud about "why I was prohibited from calling the other ticket out... The Atlantic http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2388604/posts#comment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:27:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2388235/posts Sarah Palin finally dishes up the goods on the failed Campaign. I tend not to follow political events that have no bearing on me or the future of the country. So I have pretty much ignored the flap between Palin and McCain until now. But I will weigh in on some key issues that I think are relevant and why I believe McCain and his political strategist Steve Schmidt need to shut the hell up. McCain lost and will no longer lead this country in any way shape or form. Palin may still and will be a force in this... Hogue News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2388235/posts#comment Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:57:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2388103/posts Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who spoke to The Hill Monday evening, denied Sarah Palin's allegation that his campaign stuck her with a $50,000 legal bill to pay for the cost of vetting her as a potential vice presidential candidate. McCain said the bill was for legal work related to allegations that Palin made improper use of her influence as Alaska's governor to press for the dismissal of a state trooper named Mike Wooten. Wooten was embroiled in a custody dispute with Palin's younger sister, Molly McCann. "That was addressed by Trevor Potter," said McCain, "That was over the troopergate." In... The Hill http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2388103/posts#comment Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:54:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2387521/posts Sarah Palin takes on former McCain staffers and her critics who she says were failing at their "business." RealClearPolitics http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2387521/posts#comment Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:22:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2385101/posts The rumors are true, according to Sarah Palin: The McCain-Palin campaign was not a happy family. And she says that most of her legal bills were generated defending what she called frivolous ethics complaints, but she reveals that about $500,000 was a bill she received to pay for the McCain campaign vetting her for the VP nod. She said when she asked the McCain campaign if it would help her financially, she was told McCain's camp would have paid all the bills if he'd won; since he lost, the vetting legal bills were her responsibility. CBS News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2385101/posts#comment Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:21:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2378267/posts Here is video of the authors of a new book on Sarah Palin claiming in an interview on CBS that McCain Campaign officials actually had the lights turned out on Palin the night of the election to prevent her from giving a concession speech. Authors of "Sarah from Alaska" - Scott Conroy and Shoshanna Walsh - say Palin had planned to give a concession speech on Election Night, but Sen. John McCain decided against it. Later in the evening, Palin reportedly returned to the stage with family to have some pictures taken, and McCain Campaign people thought she might try... Freedom's Lighthouse http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2378267/posts#comment Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:32:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2367704/posts From http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/can_detail/P80003338/ at FEC.gov, it shows you the information for “Contributions Made by This Candidate’s Committees” and “Committees Who Gave to This Candidate,” but it won’t show you any information for “Individuals Who Gave to This Candidate.” After a couple minutes of waiting, you’ll be presented with the page, “Failed to open page.” It's been this way as early as July 2009. It does show you which individuals gave to John McCain. Detailed information here: http://fauxcapitalist.com/2009/10/20/fec-dot-gov-wont-show-you-which-individuals-donated-to-president-obama/ Faux Capitalist http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2367704/posts#comment Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:14:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2366238/posts Politics: Move over, John McCain and Olympia Snowe. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is fast becoming the Democrats' favorite Republican as he partners with John Kerry to push cap-and-trade through the Senate. Earlier this year, eight Republican congressmen made it possible for Waxman-Markey, the 1,400-page job- and economy-killing cap-and-trade legislation, to barely pass the House of Representatives. At the time it seemed dead on arrival in the Senate if it was brought up there this year. Once again, as with their medical plan, the Democrats seek to better the odds by putting a GOP hood ornament on a Democratic clunker.... Investor's Business Daily http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2366238/posts#comment Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:59:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2360531/posts Here is video of Sen. John McCain commenting on attacks on Sarah Palin by his former Campaign Manager Steve Schmidt. McCain told CNN's John King that "obviously there were tensions between Steve Schmidt and people in the Palin campaign." McCain would only praise Palin, but did not come right out and reprimand what Schmidt said. McCain did remind people that choosing Palin "energized the GOP" and that he and Palin were "leading in the polls until the Stock Market Crash." That is absolutely true. Democrats are grossly underestimating Palin's potential strength as a candidate because they overestimate Obama's victory in... Freedom's Lighthouse http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2360531/posts#comment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:58:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2360483/posts Here was a chance for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. to admit he was wrong, and to conclude publicly that government intervention in the private sector doesn't always result in the best of outcomes. McCain appeared on CNN's Oct. 11 "State of the Union" in a pre-recorded interview and was asked by host John King if the lackluster recovery of the economy warranted more government intervention. "The president has said he's considering new initiatives to help job creation," King said. "They passed one stimulus plan and most Republicans, including John McCain, have been pretty critical of this $787-billion stimulus passed early... Newsbusters http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2360483/posts#comment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:12:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2360173/posts <p>Sen. John McCain, Arizona Republican, said the White House would be committing "an error of historic proportions" if it doesn't accede to Gen. Stanley McChrystal's requests for tens of thousands of new troops in Afghanistan.</p> <p>Sen. Dianne Feinstein, California Democrat, meanwhile, upped the ante from the other side of the partisan aisle, saying that it makes no sense to stay in Afghanistan but not grant Gen. McChrystal the forces he says are necessary.</p> Washington Times article copied onto blog at The Woodward Report http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2360173/posts#comment Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:16:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2360048/posts Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road? SARAH PALIN: Before it got to the other side, I shot the chicken, cleaned and dressed it, and had chicken burgers for lunch. BARACK OBAMA: The chicken crossed the road because it was time for a change! The chicken wanted change! JOHN MC CAIN: My friends that chicken crossed the road because he recognized the need to engage in cooperation and dialogue with all the chickens on theother side of the road. HILLARY CLINTON: When I was First Lady, I personally helped that little chicken to cross the road. This experience makes me... Unknown http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2360048/posts#comment Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:23:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2358864/posts (snip) JOHN KING: The president of the United States, who a year ago this weekend was your campaign rival heading into the final month of the campaign, is the Nobel Peace laureate for 2009. Deserved? SEN. JOHN MCCAIN: Oh, I’m sure that the president is very honored to receive this award. And Nobel Committee, I can’t divine all their intentions, but I think part of their decision-making was expectations. And I’m sure the president understands that he now has even more to live up to. But as Americans, we’re proud when our president receives an award of that prestigious category.... The Washington Post / Who Runs Gov http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2358864/posts#comment Fri, 9 Oct 2009 19:17:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2357147/posts War Strategy: When Bush and Petraeus proposed the surge in Iraq, Democrats demanded that the general testify before Congress. So why has the Senate blocked a similar invitation to our commander in Afghanistan? Those with memories longer than the 24-hour news cycle recall that in the dark days of the Iraq War, David Petraeus was summoned to Washington to explain the surge strategy that would eventually lead to victory in Iraq. Democrats hoped for a show trial. MoveOn.org took out a full-page ad in the New York Times labeling the commanding general of our efforts in Iraq "General Betray-us." Then... IBD Editorial http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2357147/posts#comment Wed, 7 Oct 2009 23:42:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2356260/posts Here is video of Republican Leaders reacting to a bipartisan Congressional Meeting today with President Obama at the White House to talk about future strategy in Afghanistan. House Minority Leader John Boehner went first, saying he was "hopeful" Obama would get this decision right, and that he believed Obama really did want their input. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell then spoke and said he was glad Obama had the best group of military leaders possible around him, and he hoped Obama would heed their advice. Sen. John McCain then spoke and said it is clear that "time is not on... Freedom's Lighthouse http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2356260/posts#comment Tue, 6 Oct 2009 22:26:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2352676/posts Sen. John McCain ought to be pretty nervous about the revelations to come in Sarah Palin's upcoming memoir. The million-dollar question: How far will Palin go in blasting not just McCain's staff -- which everyone expects, given how badly it treated Palin -- but the presidential candidate himself? Palin could have plenty of campaign-trail stories to tell about McCain. And this is actually the kind of inside politics that could be interesting for the general public to see. Did McCain try to get Palin to back off being the main spokeswoman for the ticket, especially after the vice presidential pick... The Kansas City Star http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2352676/posts#comment Thu, 1 Oct 2009 18:13:46 GMT