Many of the people I know that are democrats have said since the last election that they could support McCain. My question is why?

If so many dems around the country like him, is it because he is too liberal? Would the democrats have exactly what they want if he was elected president?

A liberal thinking Republican, when something goes good they could claim credit because the President went along with them and if something went wrong the could blame him because he was a GOP President.

 

Even though he is by far the most electable candidate for the GOP, I am afraid there isn't a lot of difference between his thinking and that of the two distinguished senators on the other side.

 

Some one please make me feel good about McCain!!!!

I can't explain it...it is an intangible quality that I like about him, even though I disagree with him on several issues. It is similar to how I felt about Ronald Reagan.

To say McCain is too much like a Democrat is being waaaay too kind. McCain is way too much like Hillary for comfort. As dishonest as the day is long. If McCain wins the nomination, Republican turnout will be very light in November.

McCain: Not Right for the Right

 

There is plenty to admire about Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) His bravery under torture in Vietnam demands the deepest respect. His eternal vigilance against absurd and costly government boondoggles is unsurpassed. And he forcefully backed President Bush’s military surge, such that a largely pacified and increasingly functional Iraq lately has drifted from the front pages.

 

But plenty more about McCain argues against his presidential bid. McCain diligently has stymied conservative, free-market policies. While he generally is appropriately hawkish overseas, he is dangerously soft on captured terrorists. And, thanks to the McCain Uncertainty Principle, it often is anyone’s guess whether he will support the Right or sandbag its efforts.

As a Democrat, I am ecstatic.Republicans will be praying that Hillary can be stymied in November and their great hope... their savior...their only option is John McCain.That is hilarious.Republicans, will get behind your hero,McCain? Will you vote at all? Are you hoping the rapture comes sooner than later? I love it.

As a Democrat, I am ecstatic.Republicans will be praying that Hillary can be stymied in November and their great hope... their savior...their only option is John McCain.That is hilarious.Republicans, will get behind your hero,McCain? Will you vote at all? Are you hoping the rapture comes sooner than later? I love it.

Given the choice between two or three Democrats, Hillary/Obama, McCain, and possibly Bloomberg, many conservatives including myself with vote for "none of the above." McCain has burned too many bridges with conservatives to win much support from them.

 

In a Free Republic poll asking who members would vote for in a general election between Hillary and McCain, fewer than 40% responded that they would vote for McCain. I am sure that the actual number of conservative McCain voters will be much higher, but the base will not be "energized" enough to make McCain competitive.

Many of the people I know that are democrats have said since the last election that they could support McCain. My question is why?

If so many dems around the country like him, is it because he is too liberal? Would the democrats have exactly what they want if he was elected president?

A liberal thinking Republican, when something goes good they could claim credit because the President went along with them and if something went wrong the could blame him because he was a GOP President.

 

Even though he is by far the most electable candidate for the GOP, I am afraid there isn't a lot of difference between his thinking and that of the two distinguished senators on the other side.

 

Some one please make me feel good about McCain!!!!

 

In effect, your question is saying that all Democrats are liberal. Do you really feel that way?

I think if McCain gets the nomination it is going to be similar to Bob Dole in '96. No enthusiasam for the candidate. Low conservative support. An easy win for the Democrats...

I think if McCain gets the nomination it is going to be similar to Bob Dole in '96. No enthusiasam for the candidate. Low conservative support. An easy win for the Democrats...

 

So you are in effect saying that the far right wing of the Republican party will repeat the error committed in '96. Doesn't speak very highly of them. I'm hoping that they will realize that while McCain doesn't share their far right views, that McCain will certainly be better for this country than the much, much more liberal candidate from the Democratic party. Then again, I sometimes give too much credit to people being rational and logical.

 

I find it interesting that for years the critics of national politics have been crying about the candidates for President being too extreme because only extremists can win their party's primary. For the first time in a long time, the Republicans have the opportunity to nominate someone who is not so extreme, can appeal to moderates of the other party and can unite this country. What do we do: whine and complain about him and attack him. What is even more interesting are those comments are coming from Kentuckians, the home of the Great Compromiser, Henry Clay, one of our most revered sons. Simply amazing. And folks, contrary to what his attackers post on here, McCain is not as liberal as he is made out to be. Sure on some isssues he's not attractive to the far right extremists. Heck Limbaugh hates him. Then again, Limbaugh is nothing but an old wind bag, so full of himself that he actually believes he is on "loan from God". And people think I'm arrogant. If Rush was supporting McCain, I'd have to carefully reexamine my support of McCain.

 

The fact that some Democrats, particularly Ky Democrats whom can be more conservative than a of Republicans, support him should not alarm people. It should give them some comfort knowing that if real conservatives, conservatives truly more interested in what's best for this country than what's best for their idealogical faction of the Republican party, support McCain and the moderate Democrats and independents vote for him also, we can avoid another Clinton in the White House.

I think if McCain gets the nomination it is going to be similar to Bob Dole in '96. No enthusiasam for the candidate. Low conservative support. An easy win for the Democrats...

It will be worse than '96. Bob Dole was not a strong candidate but he had widespread respect among Republican voters. US senators are expected to compromise with members of the other party to get things done and Dole was a very good deal maker.

 

Most conservatives view McCain as sell-out. He signs onto liberal legislation and joins with a small handful of RINOS to get bills passed that have broad Democratic support.

 

I did not always agree with Bob Dole but I did not think twice about voting for him. The choice between Dole and Bill Clinton was an easy one. The contrast between McCain and Hillary Clinton is not so sharp.

 

If McCain wins the nomination, this country will be well on its way to having a one-party system having two franchises.

I think if McCain gets the nomination it is going to be similar to Bob Dole in '96. No enthusiasam for the candidate. Low conservative support. An easy win for the Democrats...

 

 

 

I disagree...IMHO, John McCain will be our next President.

It will be worse than '96. Bob Dole was not a strong candidate but he had widespread respect among Republican voters. US senators are expected to compromise with members of the other party to get things done and Dole was a very good deal maker.

 

Most conservatives view McCain as sell-out. He signs onto liberal legislation and joins with a small handful of RINOS to get bills passed that have broad Democratic support.

 

I did not always agree with Bob Dole but I did not think twice about voting for him. The choice between Dole and Bill Clinton was an easy one. The contrast between McCain and Hillary Clinton is not so sharp.

 

If McCain wins the nomination, this country will be well on its way to having a one-party system having two franchises.

 

 

Man, let's hope so. One party representing the large majority of Americans that are moderate in their thinking and united in believing that the Country's interests come before the extremist party hacks of the existing two parties. Who knows, if we have one party, then perhaps we don't need a third party.

It will be worse than '96. Bob Dole was not a strong candidate but he had widespread respect among Republican voters. US senators are expected to compromise with members of the other party to get things done and Dole was a very good deal maker.

 

Most conservatives view McCain as sell-out. He signs onto liberal legislation and joins with a small handful of RINOS to get bills passed that have broad Democratic support.

 

I did not always agree with Bob Dole but I did not think twice about voting for him. The choice between Dole and Bill Clinton was an easy one. The contrast between McCain and Hillary Clinton is not so sharp.

 

If McCain wins the nomination, this country will be well on its way to having a one-party system having two franchises.

 

 

Man, let's hope so. One party representing the large majority of Americans that are moderate in their thinking and united in believing that the Country's interests come before the extremist party hacks of the existing two parties. Who knows, if we have one party, then perhaps we don't need a third party.

 

In the thread I started about conservatives and liberals it became apparent that there are only extremes on certain issues. They move back and forth from moderate to liberal to conservative dependent upon the issue.

At this point, of the 4 remaining Republicans, McCain would be the last to get my vote. He is nothing but a RINO. He's Ted Kennedy's sock puppet.

At this point, of the 4 remaining Republicans, McCain would be the last to get my vote. He is nothing but a RINO. He's Ted Kennedy's sock puppet.

Ah, a Savage listener ...

 

McCain is not a liberal. He is as much moderate as he is conservative. It amazes me that a guy that is willing to actually work with the other side is lambasted so often ... that isn't a bad quality to have for a politician.

 

I'm a moderate liberal, but I would consider voting for McCain ... he's better than the rest of the Republican field and anything else the GOP has put up lately.