http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/mcpeak/ en-us Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:45:28 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2052570/posts Merrill "Tony" McPeak of Lake Oswego advises the Democratic hopeful on military mattersLAKE OSWEGO -- Somewhere on the scale between swagger and shuffle, gruff and glib sits Gen. Merrill "Tony" McPeak, Oregon's answer to the Great Santini. Santini was a fictional Marine pilot whose intense assessments of right and wrong, duty and cowardice got him crosswise with, well, almost everyone he encountered. But he was one heck of a pilot. McPeak? He's Air Force, for starters, keeps his cool a little more and gets along better with others. But he exhibits the same curt impatience for ineptitude, be it moral... The Oregonian http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2052570/posts#comment Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:45:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2037254/posts Turns out the most senior retired general to back Sen. Barack Obama crossed paths with Sen. John McCain during their active-duty years. Gen. Merrill A. McPeak, the Air Force chief of staff during 1991 Desert Storm, told The Washington Times he and Mr. McCain sat in the same National War College class of 1973-74. Mr. McCain, then a Navy commander, had been released by North Vietnam in March 1973 and arrived at the Fort McNair campus in July. "We both graduated," Gen. McPeak said of what is considered a ticket-punching step up the ladder to higher rank. Adm. Michael Mullen,... The Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2037254/posts#comment Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:11:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2028956/posts WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barack Obama is considering former top military leaders among his possible running mates, according to a senator who met Tuesday with the Democratic presidential candidate's vice presidential vetting team. North Dakota Sen. Kent Conrad told The Associated Press said the team asked him about potential candidates from three broad categories _ current top elected officials, former top elected officials and former top military leaders. Conrad would not disclose which names they discussed, and the Obama campaign has been keeping the process a closely guarded secret. "We talked about many names," Conrad said, including "some that are out... wokv http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2028956/posts#comment Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:26:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1996366/posts Retired Air Force Gen. Merrill "Tony" McPeak of Lake Oswego was once again in the middle of a campaign flap Wednesday when Hillary Clinton's campaign questioned his role as an adviser to Barack Obama because of his views on Israel. McPeak, known for his sharp tongue, stood by his position that U.S. policy in the Mideast is influenced by pro-Israeli voters, but he did apologize for last week's comment accusing former President Clinton of McCarthyism. An Obama spokesman said the senator disagrees with McPeak's comments on Israel but continues to stand behind him as a military adviser and co-chairman of... The Oregonian http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1996366/posts#comment Thu, 3 Apr 2008 23:15:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1992963/posts Richard Carroll asked my opinion of General Tony McPeak, and his current support of the far, Socialist-Left. He is co-chairman of Obama’s National Election Committee. I have been asked the same question by many others. Rich wrote this and asked for as much coverage as possible, so I am sending it to everyone on my list. I consider this a weak version of how I really feel about Wesley Clark, Tony McPeak, the traitor Army Generals, and the rest of their ilk who are supporting the far-left in this election. Most, if not all, waited until they thought there was... melissapehle.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1992963/posts#comment Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:09:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1992141/posts General Merrill "Tony" McPeak, Senator Barack Obama's military advisor and co-chair of his presidential campaign is a longtime anti-Israeli critic who has slammed Israel harshly during his career, according to an inquiry by conservative American media outlets. McPeak, who served as the chief of staff o the US Air Force before retiring in 1994, made headlines over the past week after accusing former President Bill Clinton of McCarthyism. Yet as it turns out, over the years he has criticized Israel for failing to withdraw to the 1967 borders and charged American Jews were preventing American pressure that would lead to... Y-Net News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1992141/posts#comment Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:20:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1992075/posts Retired Air Force Gen. Merrill "Tony" McPeak's recent comparison between Sen. Joseph McCarthy and former President Bill Clinton is factually wrong and politically misleading ("Obama aide compares Clinton to McCarthy," Page A7, Saturday). Mr. McCarthy was a Marine Corps officer who served his country faithfully and patriotically. As a senator, he staunchly defended the United States against communism. Records revealed after the end of the Cold War indicate he was correct. Mr. McCarthy was vehemently attacked by the left wing in this country, primarily by Democrats, who continue to attack him. Mr. Clinton was a draft dodger who signed an... The Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1992075/posts#comment Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:05:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1992052/posts A week that started with the good news (from this campaign's point of view) coming out of a Gallup poll (see Jewish Democrats: Half pro-Clinton, half pro-Obama) will end on a sour note. Obama's military adviser and national campaign co-chairman, Merrill "Tony" McPeak, is the new celebrity-suspect, having said four years ago that the peace process is not going well because of "New York City and Miami. We have a large vote here in favor of Israel. And no politician wants to run against it." ... First thing first: the credit goes to Robert Goldberg of the American Spectator. He... Haaretz http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1992052/posts#comment Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:18:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1991663/posts Also compares Muslim terrorists to religious 'radicals' in Oregon JERUSALEM – Sen. Barack Obama's military adviser and national campaign co-chairman has implied U.S. politicians are afraid of Jewish voters in Miami and New York City and that American Jews are the "problem" impeding a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Merrill A. McPeak, a former Air Force chief of staff, also compared the Hamas and Hezbollah terrorist organizations to what he described as religious radicals in Oregon and claimed "born-again [Christians]" supported the war in Iraq to help Israel. Discussing Middle East politics during a 2003 interview with the Oregonian newspaper... Worldnet Daily http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1991663/posts#comment Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:23:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1991687/posts The Clinton campaign is distributing an article in the American Spectator (!) about Obama foreign policy adviser Merrill McPeak and his penchant for.. well, the article accuses him of being an anti-Semite and a drunk. Principally, the author takes McPeak to task for supporting a Middle East map that would require Israel to withdraw to its pre-1967 border. It also makes the case that McPeak supports the Walt-Mearsheimer view of the influence of the Israeli lobby on foreign policy. The Atlantic http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1991687/posts#comment Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:21:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1991618/posts More trouble for presidential hopeful: Inquiry by conservative US media outlets reveals that Obama advisor Merrill 'Tony' McPeak is a longtime anti-Israel critic who slammed American Jews for acting against US interests Yitzhak Benhorin Published: 03.26.08, 01:24 / Israel News WASHINGTON - General Merrill "Tony" McPeak, Senator Barack Obama's military advisor and co-chair of his presidential campaign is a longtime anti-Israeli critic who has slammed Israel harshly during his career, according to an inquiry by conservative American media outlets. McPeak, who served as the chief of staff o the US Air Force before retiring in 1994, made headlines over the... YNet http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1991618/posts#comment Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:11:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1991617/posts Last week, Barack Obama's military adviser and national campaign co-chairman Merrill "Tony" McPeak accused former President Bill Clinton of "using divisive tactics and unfairly trying to question Barack Obama's patriotism." McPeak, a former chief of staff of the Air Force, previously supported Howard Dean and then John Kerry. He has campaigned for Obama and cut commercials claiming that Obama has the "right stuff" to be Commander in Chief... Well, it is likely that Obama will soon be having to retract Merrill McPeak. McPeak, who was arrested last year for driving under the influence, apparently has a problem controlling more than... American Spectator http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1991617/posts#comment Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:09:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1991550/posts Republican Jewish group wants Obama adviser cannedBy Sam Youngman Posted: 03/25/08 03:41 PM [ET] The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) called on Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) Tuesday to remove military adviser and national campaign co-chairman Gen. Tony McPeak from his team, citing past statements McPeak has made about the Middle East that the RJC finds troubling. Matt Brooks, executive director of the RJC, said in a statement that in keeping McPeak as a surrogate and campaign spokesman, “serious questions and doubts are once again being raised about Sen. Obama’s positions and judgment on Middle East issues.” In its statement, the RJC... The Hill http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1991550/posts#comment Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:45:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1990387/posts "Merrill 'Tony' McPeak said he was astonished and disappointed by recent comments Bill Clinton made while speculating about a general election between Obama's Democratic rival, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Republican John McCain. Standing next to Obama on stage at a campaign stop in southern Oregon, the retired Air Force chief of staff repeated Bill Clinton's comments aloud to a silent audience...McPeak also had made off-the-cuff remarks to reporters Friday in comparing the former president's comments with the actions of Joseph McCarthy, the 1950s communist-hunting senator. 'I grew up, I was going to college when Joe McCarthy was accusing good Americans... STEVELACKNER.COM http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1990387/posts#comment Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:01:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1990366/posts WASHINGTON (AP) - Supporters of both Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton agree on at least one thing -- that Obama's campaign shouldn't have let a retired general accuse Bill Clinton of McCarthyism. The fracas started when the former president spoke last week in North Carolina, saying it would be great to have an election between "two people who loved this country" and focused on the issues instead of other distractions. Retired General Merrill McPeak accused Clinton of questioning Obama's patriotism, and likened the comments to communist-hunting Senator Joseph McCarthy. On "Fox News Sunday," Obama supporter and New Mexico governor... WVVA http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1990366/posts#comment Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:37:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1990270/posts The war of words is heating up between Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. Clinton campaign officials are demanding a retraction from retired General Merrill McPeak, who supports Obama. The back and forth stems from a speech former President Bill Clinton made Friday, when he said he'd like to see an election, "where you had two people who loved this country and were devoted to the interest of this country." Speaking in Oregon yesterday, McPeak accused Clinton of questioning Obama's patriotism and said he was "astonished" by the remarks. "We will have such an election this year because... ny1.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1990270/posts#comment Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:56:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1990114/posts (AP) A new controversy flared up in the Democratic presidential race Saturday over remarks by former President Bill Clinton whom Barack Obama's campaign accused of using divisive tactics and unfairly trying to question the Illinois senator's patriotism. Retired Gen. Merrill "Tony" McPeak, a co-chair of Obama's campaign, said he was astonished and disappointed by recent comments the former president made while speculating about a general election between Obama's Democratic rival, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Republican John McCain. Standing next to Obama on stage at a campaign rally in southern Oregon, the retired Air Force chief of staff repeated Bill Clinton's... CBSNews http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1990114/posts#comment Sun, 23 Mar 2008 02:19:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1990039/posts Bill Clinton has become embroiled in a new race row after he appeared to question the patriotism of Barack Obama, his wife Hillary’s White House rival. Supporters of the Democratic frontrunner promptly branded Mr Clinton a modern-day version of Joe McCarthy, the red-baiting senator who led a government witch hunt for communists in the 1950s. The former president was accused of taking a dig at Barrack Obama's patriotism. Discussing the prospect of a presidential election between Mrs Clinton and the Republican candidate, John McCain, the former president told a group of war veterans in North Carolina: "I think it would... Telegraph http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1990039/posts#comment Sat, 22 Mar 2008 22:41:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1989811/posts The Barack Obama campaign may find itself back in hot water, but this time squarely with Democrats, thanks to one of their premier surrogates. Former Air Force Chief of Staff General Tony McPeak compared a relatively mild Bill Clinton statement to McCarthyism. His remarks about the former President and actual party elder will no doubt stoke outrage just as some of Obama’s other troubles had begun to recede: A retired Air Force general compared former President Clinton to Joseph McCarthy, the 1950s communist-hunting senator, on Friday after Clinton seemed to question Democrat Barack Obama’s patriotism.Merrill “Tony” McPeak, a former chief... Hot Air http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1989811/posts#comment Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:05:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1989755/posts SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A co-chairman of Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign yesterday compared former President Bill Clinton to Joseph McCarthy, the 1950s senator whom liberals widely revile as a witch-hunting fascist, after Mr. Clinton seemed to question Mr. Obama's patriotism. Retired Gen. Merrill "Tony" McPeak, a former Air Force chief of staff, said he was disappointed by comments Mr. Clinton made while campaigning for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton yesterday in Charlotte, N.C. "I think it would be a great thing if we had an election year where you had two people who loved this country and were devoted to... Wash Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1989755/posts#comment Sat, 22 Mar 2008 05:39:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1989664/posts SALEM, Ore. - A retired Air Force general compared former President Clinton to Joseph McCarthy, the 1950s communist-hunting senator, on Friday after Clinton seemed to question Democrat Barack Obama's patriotism. Merrill "Tony" McPeak, a former chief of staff of the Air Force and currently a co-chair of Obama's presidential campaign, said he was disappointed by comments Clinton made while campaigning for his wife, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, in a speech Friday in Charlotte, N.C. "I think it would be a great thing if we had an election year where you had two people who loved this country and were devoted... AP via YahopNews http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1989664/posts#comment Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:54:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1986062/posts Iran's bad behavior blamed on Bush March 15, 2008 By Rowan Scarborough - Sen. Barack Obama's most senior military adviser says President Bush is to blame for Iran's bad behavior. The assessment from an interview with retired Air Force Gen. Merrill McPeak provides a glimpse into how an Obama administration would deal with Iran. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has called repeatedly for the destruction of Israel, is pursuing nuclear weapons in the opinion of some national security experts, and his Revolutionary Guard is training Iraqis to kill American military personnel in Iraq. Earlier this month, Mr. Ahmadinejad said of Israel,... Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1986062/posts#comment Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:33:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1984793/posts Like an honor guard escorting him to his lectern, nine retired generals and admirals entered a room Wednesday with military precision to help Sen. Barack Obama counter suggestions that he isn't ready to be commander-in-chief. Nine American flags, as well as one for each branch of the military, stood behind the Illinois Democrat as he strode along a red carpet into a ballroom at the Chicago History Museum. Calling him "no shock Barack" and "no drama Obama," retired Air Force Gen. Merrill McPeak said the first-term senator has the temperament to lead the military. Obama, meanwhile, repeated his criticism of... Chicago Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1984793/posts#comment Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:58:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1980962/posts Barack Obama's most senior military adviser says President Bush is to blame for Iran's bad behavior. This assessment provided to Insight from retired Gen. Merrill McPeak provides a glimpse into how an Obama administration would deal with Iran. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad repeatedly has referred to the ultimate destruction of Israel; is pursuing nuclear weapons in the opinion of some national security experts; and his Revolutionary Guard is training Iraqis to kill American military personnel in Iraq. Just last week, Ahmadinejad said of Israel, "The world powers established this filthy bacteria, the Zionist regime, which is lashing out at the... Insight http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1980962/posts#comment Wed, 5 Mar 2008 22:43:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1660776/posts Sunne Wright McPeak, secretary of the state Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, said she will leave the cabinet in November, regardless of whether Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger wins re-election, to run a nonprofit aimed at bringing Internet access to urban poor and rural Californians. McPeak, a Pleasanton resident, former president of the Bay Area Council and former Contra Costa County supervisor, has led the state's largest government agency since November 2003. Hers will be the second announcement in two weeks of a cabinet member from the Bay Area stepping down. On June 23, former San Jose Rep. Norman Mineta announced he... Tri-Valley Herald http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1660776/posts#comment Wed, 5 Jul 2006 18:21:38 GMT