McCain $6 million FL trip
Sen. John McCain raised more than $6 million during his 2.5 day/6 fundraiser Florida swing at the beginning of this week, a source tells Fox.
During his time in the Sunshine State, McCain raised more than one-third of his entire March money total ($15 million) in less than three days.The establishment of the joint McCain-RNC victory fund at the beginning of April is allowing big donors to give upwards of $70,000, which is then distributed to a number of accounts.
Campaign officials say they are extremely pleased by the number of Romney, Huckabee and Giuliani donors and finance staffers coming aboard. The campaign expects both Romney and Giuliani to attend fundraisers next week in MI and NY respectively. Next Wednesday night’s Manhattan fundraiser is expected to bring in more than $2.5 million alone.
Campaign advisers acknowledge that McCain will never be able to achieve the online and small donor totals of either Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton–meaning McCain will have to stick to event-based fundraising for big money–but is now bringing in at least $500,000 per fundraising event.
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McCain is the Man, Clinton nor Obama have a chance at willing Florida so he definately will continue to rack up the donations.
http://www.blockbarack.com
He has another vote from Michigan, as the Democrats don’t want or need it this year. Go McCain!
I’m in Florida.
The Dems don’t want us anyhow!
Good for you McCain!
There’s more where that came from!
$6. million and counting.
Florida has deep pockets!
People will start donating to McCain in larger numbers soon. Right now, he doesn’t need donations because the Democrats are spend vast fortunes battling each other. McCain gets as much free press as he needs and is happy to stay out of the press the rest of the time. This looks exactly like his campaign to win the nomination. He is just hanging back, getting grassroots support and then when the time is right he will burst onto the scene and make a big splash. The media wants you to think he doesn’t have a chance but the latest Rasmussen polls show him beating Obama by 2% in the popular vote. That’s not much now but he has been trailing Obama for a while.
The irony is that Hillary is polling better now than either McCain or Obama. It’s too little too late but it’ll keep her on the attack. I will vote for McCain this fall but I have been donating to Hillary this spring. Not because I want her in the White House but because I don’t want Barack to be there and the only way to keep him out is to force the media to vet him. It’s being done and it’s going well.
Haley Rodman Clemson.
$6.mil is a big message to the DNC from Florida!
Florida is McCain country. We are quietly organized.
We voted in protest in January. We are voting again in protest come November.
We have promised each other.
Obama is on a downward spiral, thanks to Clinton staying in.
At least she loves this country.
PS.
She looked good on O’Reilly last night.
Thank you for your support but I must tell you the following. I said something I should not have said in early 2000, please know I’m sorry.
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John McCain’s racist remak very troubling
Thursday, March 2, 2000
By Katie Hong
Special To Post-Intelligencer
On his campaign bus recently, Sen John McCain told reporters, “I hate the gooks, I will hate them as long as I live.” Of course this is a little demeaning to Asians but it is the best word I can find to use.
It is a shame we don’t have anyone running that is worth voting for.
Comment by My friends
May 1st, 2008 at 12:02 pm Thank you for your support but I must tell you the following. I said something I should not have said in early 2000, please know I’m sorry.
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John McCain’s racist remak very troubling
Thursday, March 2, 2000
By Katie Hong
Special To Post-Intelligencer
On his campaign bus recently, Sen John McCain told reporters, “I hate the gooks, I will hate them as long as I live.” Of course this is a little demeaning to Asians but it is the best word I can find to use.
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McCain was speaking on his experience as a prisoner and the term he and his fellow prisoners used to reference their captors. If you condemn McCain for referencing the term you condemn all his fellow prisoners as well.
Your attempt to smear McCain falls flat when a simple fact check can deflate your insinuation.
You can vote for me.
But My wife did and stole drugs but she has aways been proud of America. Whether she could remember or not. Please forgive her and continue to have your kids look up to her.
My Friends.
You may want to Google Obama’s drug use and sale.
Glass houses.
Didn’t Obama in his book, admit to using cocaine?
Oh also In the 80s I work closely with four Democratics on a saving and loan deal for Charles Keating Jr.. It did not go well, but the Republicans stood by me and I only had minimal involvement so I survived. Not to worry it will not happen again.
My Friends.
Are you associated with MoveOn.org?
Just curious.
My Friends.
Does the names Rezko Khalidi or Auchi ring a bell?
My Friends I know you know I am no a born again Christian I have not even been Baptized. And Jerry Falwell, Rod Parsley and my main man John Hagee are who I look to for spiritual guidance. Please don’t hold that against me.
My Friends.
Maybe you could answer this question.
I am not being sarcastic either.
Do you know what date Obama was baptized?
I know Wright led him to Christ, married him and Michelle and Baptized obama’s daughters, but I have not heard when or if Obama was Baptized.
Actually, does anyone know when or if Obama was Baptized?
TO EVERYONE—I OWE THE GENTLEMAN, RC IN MO, A HEARTFELT AND SINCERE APOLOGY. APPARENTLY I MIS-INTERPRETED SOMETHING HE SAID TO ME, WHICH LED ME TO GO AFTER HIM PRETTY HARSHLY, ACTUALLY PRETTY SAVAGELY. i’VE READ RC’S POST FOR ALONG TIME AND I KNOW HE’S A GOOD MAN. I THINKS ITS ONLY RIGHT THAT I MAKE A PUBLIC APOLOGY
SO RC, I DO SINCERLY APOLOGIZE
Comment by My friends
May 1st, 2008 at 12:27 pm My Friends I know you know I am no a born again Christian I have not even been Baptized. And Jerry Falwell, Rod Parsley and my main man John Hagee are who I look to for spiritual guidance. Please don’t hold that against me.
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Never has stated they’re his “spiritual guides”. He’s referred to Hagee as “A” spiritual guide. He only has a superficial relationship with all the names you offered. He certainly doesn’t have a 20 year history, has deemed any of them a “sounding board” for his conscience (as Obama described Wright), has taken inspiration for a book from any of them….
You must be using Moveon and the Dailykos for “spiritual advice”.
Now quite critizing and stay on the issues for America.
Comment by My friends
May 1st, 2008 at 12:19 pm Oh also In the 80s I work closely with four Democratics on a saving and loan deal for Charles Keating Jr.. It did not go well, but the Republicans stood by me and I only had minimal involvement so I survived. Not to worry it will not happen again.
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LOL..you should read that again. Essentially you’ve said, no evidence of wrong doing and no illegalities committed. If this is the best you have, you have my sympathies.
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY ADULT LIFE I can’t believe how many americans prefer to support a man with dangerous friends than to support an experienced, hard working woman. MUST BE HIS QUESTIONABLE OVERFLOWING $$$$$. Unreal
OBAMIANS should stop twisting responsible american words. Unpatriotic Obama and his antiamerican friends are to risky for America’s safety.period! IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH OBAMA’S COLOR.
The first thing you and the rest of Obama’s camp do is to use the RACE CARD to justify his unexperience, poor character and lack of judgement even for choosing his antiamerican, dangerous friends.
RC IN MO
I just read your post after my late night apology. Thank you
Cheap Hooker.
That public apology makes you look good.
Nice stepping-up.
Jo.
Clinton does it again… It just does not get any better than this…
Clinton ( Bill ) and george soros were both instrumental in moving a factory
out of Indiana - The same factory the almighty H. has now used in her latest
Fantasy, as having been destroyed by George B. - - - There is no limit to Hillary’s
implication that the American voter is ignorant, has no memory, and can be fooled by a fool.
Maybe it was the sniper fire that prompted the move, maybe it was because H. was too busy bringing peace to Ireland, or she was just too tired after having landed on the moon the day before…
You decide.
Cheap hooker
Thank you for your apology to RC. We all owe him, and the many like him, that have given so much for the freedoms we enjoy, and are the envy of billions of people around the world, a debt of gratitude that can never be fully repaid. The very least we can do is show them respect.
I apologize to you. My original comment to you was meant in fun, partly based on your name, which i find quite humorous and original, and what I felt was a unwarranted attack on a nice lady. You see, I will always protect the honor of a woman at any cost.
While election cycles are always bitterly fought, let us not forget that there are many problems to solve in our great land. While we can’t all have our way, let us be grateful that we can have our say. Let’s emerge from this election as the United States, not the Divided states, of America.
Sincerely
Thank you for pointing this out. I’m going to start distance myself from Hill. But Hill and I are going to give the poor folks a gas tax holiday. It’s not going to really help them, but I need their votes. You know its hard to get another struggling candidate to agree with me. Thanks Hill.
I want to be worshiped!
Africa s*cks too much - can’t go there.
I want to be worshiped here!
How will we sneak that stuff back into the White House, Hil?
Have You or any of your friends,
ever seen Hillary and Satan in the same room at the same time ?
They must have been, at least once.
Got my “rebate” today. It was reduced by $60 for the gas money I’ll save during the gas tax holiday.
Mrs. B.O. says “ lets move past this now and get to the issues”
She really does not get it – this is an issue,
The basic honesty and integrity of a potential president of the
United States of America… That is the problem with government-
the lack there of. If we could only get a few honest straight forward
People in office that would work for the people and not themselves this country
Could be really great again, ( for everyone )
We will never solve the real problems of this country if we elect government that
lies, cheats, and steals…
Someone try and print any of the Clintons scandals…they won’t let me anymore..heck they won’t even let me print jokes about the Clintons..”Fair and Balanced” Ha
We gave him the money we would have given the Dems. They are talking about seating our delegates after the nominee is chosen and then not seating according to our votes. Al Sharpton with his rallys and Obama with his lobbys have changed our feelings about the Dems. They don’t walk like they talk. One election it’s count every vote and the next your whole darn state doesn’t count. The Republicans at least counted half and used popular vote. The DNC has given us to McCain.
Comment by dlwix
May 1st, 2008 at 3:05 pm
We will never solve the real problems of this country if we elect government that
lies, cheats, and steals
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There would be no such thing as government. They’re all crooked as a dogs hind leg.
Comment by Pamela
May 1st, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Someone try and print any of the Clintons scandals…they won’t let me anymore..heck they won’t even let me print jokes about the Clintons..”Fair and Balanced” Ha
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PAMELA
Don’t you have enough to read with Obama’s scandles. And if that is not enough for you, you can entertain yourself with Michelle Obama’s Thesis
And if that is not enough go on Rev. Wright TUCC site and read all the good stuff that should keep you entertained until the general elections are over…….
CNN SUCKS AND ONCE THIS ELECTION IS OVER THEIR RATING WILL DROP INTO AN EVEN MORE DISMAL STAGE…….
CNN THE BEST POLITICAL TEAM lol
CNN ANOTHER GOERGE SOROS CONTROLLED MEDIA
MOVEON.ORG BILL O’REILLY HAS CRUSHED YOUR STRENGTH IN JUST ONE NIGHT WITH HIS INTERVIEW WITH HILLARY R. CLINTON….
MORE PEOPLE HAVE WATCH THEIR NEXT PRESIDENT H.R. CLINTON SPEAK AND CONDUCT HERSELF LIKE A TRUE LEADER AND INTELLECTUAL THAT SHE IS….
“There would be no such thing as government. They’re all crooked as a dogs hind leg.”
but we hire them ???
or do we >?
Comment by dlwix
May 1st, 2008 at 3:40 pm
“There would be no such thing as government. They’re all crooked as a dogs hind leg.”
but we hire them ???
or do we >?
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NO dlwix
we do not hire them it is the George Soros’s of the world that work behind the scenes to dictate to us who to vote for, and negate any good candidates.
Of the three candidates left there is truly only one strong, intellectual and ready on day one candidate worthy of the presidency….
SOMEONE WHO IS READY ON DAY ONE, SOMEONE WHO HAS SOLUTIONS AND SOMEONE WITH COURAGE AND CONVICTIONS…..H.R.C.
I could even hear the theme music in the background
as I read the above post…….
Hope, wish, feel good…
“- A $286,000 sculpture in northeastern China that took two years to build was dismantled days before its unveiling because a senior government official disliked the color, ”
Same All Over ?
Comment by Pamela
May 1st, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Someone try and print any of the Clintons scandals…they won’t let me anymore..heck they won’t even let me print jokes about the Clintons..”Fair and Balanced” Ha
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That’s Fox for you..Fair and Balanced…they won’t let me print links and certain material about Barack Heussin Obama..I can’t even post a YouTube link anymore…
Comment by An American in Canada
May 1st, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Comment by Pamela
May 1st, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Someone try and print any of the Clintons scandals…they won’t let me anymore..heck they won’t even let me print jokes about the Clintons..”Fair and Balanced” Ha
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PAMELA
Don’t you have enough to read with Obama’s scandles. And if that is not enough for you, you can entertain yourself with Michelle Obama’s Thesis
And if that is not enough go on Rev. Wright TUCC site and read all the good stuff that should keep you entertained until the general elections are over…….
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No I read that all day long… I want to write about the lovely Clinton pair:)
Comment by American Woman
May 1st, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Comment by Pamela
May 1st, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Someone try and print any of the Clintons scandals…they won’t let me anymore..heck they won’t even let me print jokes about the Clintons..”Fair and Balanced” Ha
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That’s Fox for you..Fair and Balanced…they won’t let me print links and certain material about Barack Heussin Obama..I can’t even post a YouTube link anymore…
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Whatever…ya just posted didn’t you?!
I’m glad there blocking those stupid YouTube links..if we wanted to read them we would go find them ourselves..don’t ya think.
Yep I want my cake and eat it too!:)
Kate,
The DNC is counting on President’s Bush’s disapproval ratings to bring Fla and Michigan dems back into the fold…
It would be nice if we could organize enough to show our support to John McCain all on the same day…after they give the nominee to Obama…
I’m in Texas but will not vote for Nobama…no matter. I will consider him a illegitmate nominee if Fla/MI are not counted…
The DNC has been hijacked by the Lefties of the party..
oooh my friends name is also a muslim name ..maybe I should be afraid of her too.
Pamela,
I like them …I don’t use them as my only news source…but some are informative and gives you a break from all the reading..
The one I was trying to post was a group that started here on the blogs.and made the Fox News yesterday…
Hillary taking back the White House….it was a girls rap group…and a nice video.
Comment by American Woman
May 1st, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Pamela,
I like them …I don’t use them as my only news source…but some are informative and gives you a break from all the reading..
The one I was trying to post was a group that started here on the blogs.and made the Fox News yesterday…
Hillary taking back the White House….it was a girls rap group…and a nice video.
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I am happy for you.
That would be the new and improved nicer Pam:)
Gotta run- have fun cheering your gal on.
soros must have the brain of a one year old, to think that people can’t see the stupidity
in the pol. Ads he purchases. You know I just heard B.O. is going to change the designation of “D” size batteries to “L” size, outlaw the colors blue and silver, and ban the names fred and Linda, - - - - - - - — - - pass it on
Got ya last george…
Bye Pamela….
We need Anwar and also more nuclear facilities. Those of you who oppose this reality. you just keep paying those higher gas prices and complain about Bush. Just a bunch of idiots.
Go Anwar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We also need more refineries. More Jobs, less cost at the Pumps. Why not?
Just some crazy groups stopping these., Get rid of the RADICAL groups.
we want cheaper gas and more fuel economy. These activists have got to go. Maybe they can go and destroy more houses that were once upon a time - trees. Liars!!!!!
I’m a McCain girl, but I will say that Hillary’s performance on O’Reilly last night was impressive. Her voice has changed–not that harsh tome. He face was lively and engaged. She wasn’t wearing an expensive suit and her hair hadn’t been freshly done. Her makeup wasn’t even very good, but for once I thought that she could be a president that could at least keep the country together for another four years.
Obama can’t!!!!!!!!! A product of Cook County political machinery, Obama’s minister will, I predict, soon be the least of his problems as the Rezko trial proceeds. Rezko/Auchi fund raised for him early and late. That’s what they did to buy influence which they could use or pedal. Pretty obvious they “bought” the young senator before he was even in office. If the Rezko trial is allowed to go to it’s natural conviction of Rezko, Obama and the Governor of Illinois will be disgraced if not in prison.
Obama also said in his own book “I will stand with Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction.” Great declaration for a man who wants to be president when Islam and Muslims ARE the enemy!
His hatred of white people (that would be me and a lot of you) is palpable. We can’t have a president that harbors hatred for the majority of Americans. In his own words, “I found a solace in nursing a pervasive sense of grievance against my mother’s race.” How can one have a mother with a race that isn’t your own? This guy just wants to hate!!!
I FEAR AMERICA is totally finished if Barak is President. That, I’m convinced, is his ultimate plan.
Marcy Harris
is correct.
I did not - could not - justifiably vote for GWB in the last election. I’m glad that John McCain is running - he is a man of integrity who has restored my faith in the American political system. After reading “Faith of My Fathers”, I was impressed by his courage and valor. His Worth the Fighting For seriously made him one of my top heroes. If you support him and haven’t read it, go read it now; it will make you respect him even more as a person AND give you valuable talking points for the months leading up to November. If you don’t support him and haven’t read it, read it so you know what you’re talking about (it will probably convince you to vote for him!). I think BooksOnBoard is a good American place to shop online. Here is the direct link to McCain’s book: http://www.booksonboard.com/index.php?BODY=viewbook&BOOK=199996&v=synopsis.
Let’s not get carried away about Hillary. In the previous debate, she was forced to reassert her “no new taxes” and her “60 days” troop withdrawal. Both realistically undeliverable if her proposed policies are implemented.
She’s got one of the hightest amounts in earmarked pork for 2009 in the Senate.
And she’s got bad recall about Bosnia.
Obama’s right there with her in proposed spending, half baked policies..and credibility.
BIGTEX
Hey I just ran into your post. Thank you for the kind words, and I 100% agree with your thoughts on RC. Please except my humble apology sir and as far as Im concerned its, all water beneath the bridge. Take care bigtex
HEY Mr. Mccain, could I have some of that money ?
I could real use it right now.
P.S. That goes to Hillary and Obama too.
Marcy Harris you wrote
Obama can’t!!!!!!!!! A product of Cook County political machinery, Obama’s minister will, I predict, soon be the least of his problems as the Rezko trial proceeds. Rezko/Auchi fund raised for him early and late. That’s what they did to buy influence which they could use or pedal. Pretty obvious they “bought” the young senator before he was even in office. If the Rezko trial is allowed to go to it’s natural conviction of Rezko, Obama and the Governor of Illinois will be disgraced if not in prison.
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Maybe this is why the DNC and those superdelegates and party insiders want to close this primary down as soon as possible..
Marcy, I’m not a medium, or anything like that, but I have had a deep fear inside every since I heard about that man. I think we are in for real hard times. I think he will win, unless Democrats switch over to Republican, and some people have been democrats all their lives and it would be hard for them to change now, but I do know some that will. I do have a feeling Flordia and Michigan will though. The leaders who told them to vote early, should be the ones to pay. Anyone caring about their country want to vote. If any state has their election dated as a certain time and day, Most ordinary people wouldn’t say I wont vote, they would think it is ok since the polls are open.
Cheap Hooker, and Big Tex, Thanks for the nice words. Now, let`s argue to the best of our ability, but be friends in the end.
Comment by RC MO.
May 1st, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Cheap Hooker, and Big Tex, Thanks for the nice words. Now, let`s argue to the best of our ability, but be friends in the end.
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Amen brother
Hey guys….I’m sure you, like me, rarely follow links on these threads, but I assure you this will be news by tomorrow. It’s the GOP’s new attack ad on Obama. Its pretty strong and isn’t gonna make his week any better.
http://www.columbiacountyrepublicanparty.org/
obama knows wright and wright knows obama
Now we all know both of them
Be very concerned America - - check out the context for yourself…
it only gets worse.
He says we need to ‘get past’ this
and on to the issues…
Well - the honesty and integrity of the president of the United States is ‘the’ issue
obama has not told us the truth.
- - - - 20 YEARS - - didn’t hear a thing - - -na na na na na naaaaaaaaaaaa !
- - - - 20 YEARS - - didn’t hear a thing - - -na na na na na naaaaaaaaaaaa !
- - - - _ 20 YEARS - - didn’t hear a thing _ - - -na na na na na naaaaaaaaaaaa !
- - - —- 20 YEARS - - didn’t hear a thing - - -na na na na na naaaaaaaaaaaa !!!
The pile my dog left in the back yard is of more value to America than Obama or his supporters.
Tonight’s subject: “Surprising Facts About Barack Obama.” Drum roll, please.
10. 20years and $27,500.00 later didn’t hear a thing.
9. ”
8. ”
7. ”
6. ”
5. ”
4. ”
3. ”
2. ”
1. ” Not a thing ? with those ears ?
Wahoo, Nebraska
To any Romney, Huckabee, Thompson, Guiliani, etc. and McCain supporters:
As someone who is a relative newby in politics, I was elected as a delegate from my county to attend the Washington State Convention the end of this month. Even though Romney had suspended by the time my state had its caucus and primaries, I went anyway to “try to force McCain to be more conservative.”
I have not given up on that goal. However, as I watch the Democrats nearly implode over their prolonged battle (and it doesn’t help with the lack of character for both their candidates), I just wanted to make sure that all conservatives stay involved in the process.
Just google Ron Paul Nevada Missouri convention (or anything similar- this site won’t let me post others) and check out things like:
elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/27/ron-paul-supporters-buck-nevada-state-gop-convention/all-comments/#comments
ronpaulforpresident2008.com/blog/node/92
In that last one, look at the things they are proud of- getting 111 out of 137 delegates from St. Charles County in Missouri as Ron Paul supporters; getting the platform changed to be against the war, the Patriot Act, the Federal Reserve, etc.
If your county still has conventions or caucuses to elect delegates to your state conventions, please show up or the Republican National Convention in St. Paul will be just as bloody as the Democrats in Denver when the Ron Paul folks hijack it.
I can tell you that in my county almost one half of the delegates to state are Paul supporters.
We ain’t got this won yet, and this could really mess things up. Wonder why this is getting so little MSM attention? They want it to happen.
Thats like $600 million in Democrat money.
President John McCain.
Barack Hussien Obama
Wright
Rezko
Farrakhan
William Ayers
Black Phanther
Malcolm X
They are the same kind or type of people.
It is up to you now to decide what is best for our country.
“Birds of the same feathers flock together.”
“Tell me your friends are, and I tell you who you are.”
What a scary thought ahead for our country…
Think people… think…
The final solution to our political problems.
http://www.libertyforlife.com/jail-police/us_concentration_camps.htm
Stop Resisting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFUpa0OwlyU&feature=related
How far we’ve come.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd1aX6oOO9U
Shocking.
That link sums up what a lot of bloggers have been saying for quite a while.
Thanks for the link.
Comment to Jo Anne: According to a lot of people in Arkansas, including the state police. Bill not only had many women for “extra company” as governor, but was according to Hillary’s Father’s doctor into cocaine. Had to be treated at hospital for what he called sinus trouble, but was due to cocaine use.
Renee.
We already know plenty about Bill Clinton.
We are not voting for him
Just as you would say we are not voting for Wright.
The problem is we know a bit about Obama now. Connecting his dots are leading to an Anti-American, Anti-white series of friends, associates, and groups.
If he needed money all he had to do was go to his wife’s family, like he’s always done!
How much experience does the current president have? What we’re his grades like in college? How about mr. mcclain’s grades? Both had “c” averages. I dunno but it sounds like u can be a dummy and still be president of the free world as long as you’ve got money and friends in the right places…
Comment by Kappa_10
May 2nd, 2008 at 11:55 am How much experience does the current president have? What we’re his grades like in college? How about mr. mcclain’s grades? Both had “c” averages. I dunno but it sounds like u can be a dummy and still be president of the free world as long as you’ve got money and friends in the right places…
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It’s not just experience, it’s seasoning. Obama has neither.
I still think McCain is the most ethical candidate, with the most integrity and courage. If you’ve read Worth the Fighting For by John McCain (ebook) you know what I’m talking about… parts of the book made me cry. Faith of My Fathers was also amazing… I’ve been recommending these books to anyone who doesn’t realize how truly amazing and inspiring McCain is.
Obama is far left and if that don’t help McCain I don’t know what will..Go McCain!
http://goodtimepolitics.com/2008/05/07/conservatives-happier-than-liberals/