http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/mctraitor/ en-us Wed, 1 Oct 2008 17:53:54 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2095049/posts In the campaign for the hearts of the heartland - from Independence, Mo., to Lacrosse, Wis. - the Democratic and Republican candidates for president, senators both, are attempting to explain today why the financial bailout - for which they are returning to Washington -- deserves the support of voters. "Even with all these taxpayer protections, this plan is not perfect,'' Democrat Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois said today, campaigning in Wisconsin. "Democrats and Republicans in Congress have legitimate concerns about it. I know many Americans share those concerns. But it is clear that this is what we must do right... Chicago Trib http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2095049/posts#comment Wed, 1 Oct 2008 17:53:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1601416/posts <p>John McCain, you treasonous bastard, I challenge you or any of your traitorous cohorts to find even one thread, one post, one paragraph, one sentence or even one lousy word posted to this web site that is not fully protected by the First Amendment!</p> http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1601416/posts#comment Thu, 23 Mar 2006 04:58:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044878/posts Barack Obama takes the podium at the National Council of La Raza/The Race tonight. John McCain will Hispander, as Mickey Kaus puts it so well, tomorrow. It’ll be an open-borders lovefest for Obama, who was championed yesterday at The Race conference by L.A.’s zealous pro-illegal immigration mayor, Antonio Villaraigosa. You’ll recall that Obama is very, very proud to have marched “shoulder to shoulder” with shamnesty activists in the 2006 illegal alien May Day parade. ABI gives him a career grade of D- for his immigration voting record. As I predicted in my column this week, the open-borders radicalism of The... michellemalkin.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044878/posts#comment Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:32:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1988854/posts WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Here's what leading presidential candidates have said about climate change and energy policies, and what they want to do. REPUBLICAN ARIZONA SEN. JOHN MCCAIN: "I know that climate change is real ... we've got to address it, we can do it with technology, with cap and trade, with capitalist and free enterprise motivation." Co-authored bill to cut emissions by 65 percent by 2050, favors unspecified fuel efficiency increase and overall energy efficiency. DEMOCRATIC NEW YORK SEN. HILLARY CLINTON: "We need to start on a path to slow, stop and reverse the growth of greenhouse gas emissions." Supports... Rooters http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1988854/posts#comment Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:38:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1987841/posts Americans and Europeans share a common goal – to build an enduring peace based on free­dom. Our democracies today are strong and vibrant. Together we can tackle the diverse challenges we face, whether radical religious fanatics who use terror as their weapon of choice, the disturbing turn towards autocracy in Russia or the looming threats of climate change and the degradation of our planet. But the key word is “together”. We need to renew and revitalise our democratic solidarity. We need to strengthen our transatlantic alliance as the core of a new global compact – a League of Democracies –... Financial Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1987841/posts#comment Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:56:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1986596/posts WHEN Senator John McCain, the Republican presidential candidate, arrives in Britain this week, he will start the job of presenting a new face of America to Europe. “We need to do a better job on America’s image,” he said, citing the many differences he has had over the years with President George W Bush, from the conduct of the war in Iraq to the importance of climate change. Once he reaches British soil, he intends to adopt a more neutral tone. It is against diplomatic protocol to criticise your country abroad. In any case, McCain is grateful to Bush for... The Sunday Times (UK) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1986596/posts#comment Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:35:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1987208/posts (The Politico) "The hot-button issue of immigration doesn’t appear to be going away anytime soon – at least not in Republican circles. On NPR’s “Morning Edition” today, John McCain suggested that strong anti-immigrant rhetoric contributed to two recent, high-profile GOP Congressional losses – of former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum, who badly lost to Sen. Bob Casey in 2006, and Jim Oberweis, who lost the heavily Republican seat of former House Speaker Dennis Hastert this month in a special election. The Politico http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1987208/posts#comment Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:31:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1985222/posts It’s not the kind of endorsement that a Republican presidential candidate should welcome. But former Clinton State Department official and alleged Russian dupe Strobe Talbott says that Senator John McCain and Democratic presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are all “moderate pragmatists” in foreign policy “with the demonstrated ability to reach across party lines.” This is “good news,” says Talbott, who is an advocate of world government. Can our media stop talking about race, sex and gender long enough to examine whether the American people will be given a choice or an echo on foreign policy issues this November?... World Tribune/AIM http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1985222/posts#comment Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:12:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1984539/posts After being forced to respond to three separate incidents in recent weeks of conservatives alluding to Barack Obama's middle name, John McCain's campaign manager today sent a memo to top supporters urging them to stick to the campaign's preferred message -- and to avoid taking gratuitous shots at their Democratic rivals. "We expect that all supporters, surrogates and staff will hold themselves to similarly high standards when they are representing the campaign. To help guide you, please find talking points below." Politico http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1984539/posts#comment Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:27:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1983490/posts A spokeswoman for Sen. John McCain today condemned comments by Iowa Rep. Steve King (R), who on Friday said terrorists would be "dancing in the streets" if Barack Obama is elected president. "The Senator rejects the type of politics that degrades our civics and this campaign will be about the future of our country," Communications Director Jill Hazelbaker said. "[Sen.] McCain could not be clearer on how he views these types of comments and obviously that view extends to Congressman King's statement." King, a three-term Republican, made the remarks to a radio station Friday as he announced his bid for... Wash Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1983490/posts#comment Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:31:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1983890/posts ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate John McCain criticized his Democratic rivals on Tuesday for pledging to renegotiate a hemispheric trade treaty that Democrats blame for U.S. manufacturing job losses. At a town-hall meeting in St. Louis, the Arizona senator also called for the Democratic-controlled U.S. Congress to approve a free-trade treaty with Colombia that is being stymied on Capitol Hill. "On trade, I'm a free trader," McCain told employees at Savvis Internet company, a session dominated by questions about the ailing U.S. economy. McCain, the likely Republican nominee to run in the November election, is spending the week... Reuters on Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1983890/posts#comment Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:33:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1982935/posts Think you can sidestep the issue of “global warming,” simply by voting Republican? Think again. Now that Senator John McCain is officially the Republican nominee for President, global warming is, whether anyone likes it or not, an “issue” for both of our nation’s dominant political parties. McCain has been gravitating towards this issue for several years, and made his mark with it during his chairing of the U.S. Senate hearings on global warming back in 2004 town hall http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1982935/posts#comment Sun, 9 Mar 2008 18:10:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1967331/posts What would Americans think, then, of a member of Congress who introduced legislation, not to improve health care in the United States, but to improve health care in Mexico? What would Americans think, then, of a member of Congress who introduced legislation, not to improve health care in the United States, but to improve health care in Mexico? Even more unbelievable, the senator who sponsored the bill is not on the verge of being thrown out of office for this odious piece of legislation. No, the senator who introduced the bill, Senator John McCain of Arizona, is on the verge... wehategringos.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1967331/posts#comment Fri, 8 Feb 2008 22:25:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1978948/posts Geraldo Rivera and Juan Hernandez, two of the most flagrant supporters of illegal immigration and amnesty in the media, have both announced their support for McCain. The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) also known as the Council of the (Hispanic) Race has announced their positive feelings for McCain while labeling any group or personality opposed to amnesty as an ally of the KKK. Even Ruben Navarrette, a CNN columnist who constantly rants in support of illegal immigration, while slinging mud at anyone who stands up for immigration enforcement, loves John McCain. Every illegal immigration supporter is signalling they want... Illegals Hurt Us http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1978948/posts#comment Sat, 1 Mar 2008 22:41:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1981683/posts While John McCain was being coronated as the heir apparent at a highly publicized White House meeting with President Bush, his colleagues on Capitol Hill couldn't resist rolling out what could be described as a Lou Dobbs dream package of immigration bills. It was one of those moments where one had to wonder if the right hand of the Republican Party was talking to the left, er, moderate hand. Immigration is the preeminent issue that has divided McCain from his party, as he has supported an ill-fated comprehensive immigration overhaul, including a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants. Since that... Politico http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1981683/posts#comment Fri, 7 Mar 2008 01:53:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1981848/posts Dear Senator McCain.... by Gerald A. Honigman Here's my dilemma. Dear Senator John McCain, I have followed your career fairly closely over the years, often with pride. So, here's my dilemma. Coming home from work recently, I heard on the news that James Baker III has endorsed your candidacy. The problem emerges from your end of this story. Please read these excerpts from a Jason Maoz article on May 12, 2006 in JewishPress.com: McCain told Haaretz that as president, he would "micromanage" US policy toward Israel... would dispatch "the smartest guy I know" to the region.... Asked who that "smartest... Arutz Shevza http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1981848/posts#comment Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:14:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1981045/posts The Say-Town Lowdown MATT.org, Mexicans and Americans Thinking Together, is based in the Alamo City where Tejanos and Mexicanos once fought against each other. The non-profit describes its mission in the following manner: “To encourage Mexicans and Americans to come together to bridge the gaps in understanding and quality of life so that we may truly prosper together.” Legendary marketer and advisor to GOP presidents Lionel Sosa enthusiastically leads the organization. The group is passionate about immigration reform; the issue is at the center of everything it does. The organization launched a massive billboard and PR blitz during the 2006... San Antonio Current http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1981045/posts#comment Thu, 6 Mar 2008 00:57:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1981521/posts The Second Battle of NAFTA By Patrick J. Buchanan If Canada and Mexico do not renegotiate NAFTA, said Hillary Clinton in the Cleveland debate, she would "opt out" of the trade treaty that was the legislative altarpiece of Bill Clinton's presidency. Barack agreed. NAFTA is renegotiated, or NAFTA is gone. Barack went further. He has denounced "open trucking," the feature of NAFTA whereby Mexican trucks are to be free to roam the United States and compete with the Teamsters of Jim Hoffa's union, which just endorsed him. The trade issue is back, big-time. For to blue-collar workers in industrial states... theamericancause.org http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1981521/posts#comment Thu, 6 Mar 2008 21:08:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1979818/posts “He did everything that we asked of him, including arming the KLA”, said Albanian lobbyist Joe DioGuardi. The Albanians collected one million dollars for the presidential campaign of this senator. Americans of Albanian heritage collected a million dollars in one evening for the presidential campaign of Republican Senator John McCain, said the Albanian American Civic League yesterday, the lobby group headed by former Congressman Joe DioGuardi. A reception for McCain was held January 22 at the Saint Regis Hotel in Manhatten, and the senator, who is now leading in the runoff for the Republican party candidacy in the November elections,... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1979818/posts#comment Mon, 3 Mar 2008 22:30:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1981163/posts ... If there's a single thread that runs through the e-mails I receive from peevish Republicans, it's that none of the current candidates possesses the conservative purity of Ronald Reagan. One could almost get the idea that Dutch was betrayed by Pontius Pilate and crucified on Calvary. But that wasn't exactly the case. The fact of the matter is that Gov. Reagan gave Gov. Jerry Brown a run for his money – or should I say our money? – when it came to raising taxes here in California. But, in spite of the additional revenue, he was responsible in large... Worldnetdaily.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1981163/posts#comment Thu, 6 Mar 2008 06:14:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1979782/posts For the most part, the Republican presidential candidates tried to play the "immigration" card — one that may backfire come November. Only John McCain was willing to take a gentler approach to immigration and thank God he’s the last man standing. CNN and the liberal media were all too willing to let the Republicans continue their suicidal plunge on immigration. Meanwhile, the New York Post recently featured a column by Geraldo Rivera decrying the impact of the immigration debate on the Republican Party: freefall in the polls among Latino voters. President Bush carried 45 percent of the Latino vote in... NewsMax http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1979782/posts#comment Mon, 3 Mar 2008 21:21:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1978644/posts "I am a proud conservative liberal Republican." http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=4363279 ABC News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1978644/posts#comment Sat, 1 Mar 2008 04:31:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1978084/posts WARNING TO CONSERVATIVES!!! When the AP quotes Open Borders moll Tamar Jacoby, Arlen Specter, RINO/Bushie/McCainite Charlie Black as saying McCain is "looking strong" or good on immigration" and no conservatives or anti-Invasion advocates or experts are quoted in the [following] story, you know the fix is in! McCain is on a major media effort to try to make conservatives like him enough to vote for him and he knows he's in deep trouble. So he's going to try to pull the wool over our eyes by saying he's going to get tough on the Border--if elected. What he WON'T discuss... GOPUSA http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1978084/posts#comment Fri, 29 Feb 2008 04:34:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1959568/posts Florida Sen. Mel Martinez will endorse John McCain on Friday, The Associated Press has learned, a move likely to give the Republican presidential candidate a crucial boost with the state's Cuban-Americans just days before the primary. The decision is a blow to Rudy Giuliani, the former New York mayor in a close fight with McCain for support of voters in the Cuban-American community _ and to keep his candidacy alive. Two Republican officials disclosed the upcoming endorsement on the condition of anonymity to avoid pre-empting the announcement. As recently as Thursday night, Martinez indicated he would remain neutral in the... Minneapolis StarTribune (aka The Red Star) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1959568/posts#comment Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:03:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1959580/posts MIAMI (AP) - Florida Sen. Mel Martinez will endorse John McCain on Friday, The Associated Press has learned, a move likely to give the Republican presidential candidate a crucial boost with the state's Cuban- Americans just days before the primary. The decision is a blow to Rudy Giuliani, the former New York mayor in a close fight with McCain for support of voters in the Cuban-American community—and to keep his candidacy alive. Two Republican officials disclosed the upcoming endorsement on the condition of anonymity to avoid pre-empting the announcement. As recently as Thursday night, Martinez indicated he would remain neutral... AP via Breitbart http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1959580/posts#comment Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:27:56 GMT