Just when many people were just starting to warm up to John McCain, he says or does something to shoot himself in the foot. McCain has been rising in the polls with some polls indicating just four points between himself and Obama. But I know expect that gulf to widen after some recent actions and comments that he has made to work themselves around the internet.
The first action that I found to be questionable was at his Cedar Rapids rally. At this rally many candidates from Iowa were allowed to speak, mostly statehouse candidates. However, 2nd Congressional District candidate Marianette Miller-Meeks was allowed to speak at this rally. Republican US Senate candidate Christopher Reed was in attendance at this event but did not speak. At first I thought that it was simply an oversight on the part of the McCain campaign.
Then Senator McCain supported the bailout, which is quickly becoming known as The Great American Sellout. His support of this bill greatly places the spotlight on McCain’s alleged conservatism. After all, this bill had nothing to do with fiscal conservatism and everything to do with corporate welfare.
Then there were the numerous little things that he stated in the second presidential debate. Little things like purchasing the bad mortgages and bailing out homeowners that overstepped there financial resources.
Add to this the recent snubbing of 1st Congressional District candidate David Hartsuch. Apparently two years ago Hartsuch questioned McCain’s position on traditional marriage. Apparently McCain doesn’t like someone pointing out that he differs from the base of the party on one of their most important issues. So in retaliation McCain refused to let him speak at a rally in Davenport.
All these little things add up to one big question mark. Where is Senator McCain’s conservatism? Sure he picked Sarah Palin as a running mate, but that doesn’t make McCain himself any more of a conservative than he was before. I must say then that my support for Senator McCain is wavering as a result of his childish and petty antics. I don’t want Barack Obama to be President, but by the same token I don’t want someone that will act in such a petty and destructive manner.
October 13, 2008 -
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Common Iowan, Politics | 1st Congressional District, 2nd Congressional District, Barack Obama, David Hartsuch, John McCain, Marianette Miller-Meeks, Sarah Palin
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David Hartsuch is the man!!!!!!! A leader has emerged. This is what I am talking about. We need soldiers like this.
Comment by DannyBoy | October 13, 2008 |
What a game is being played on all levels. And the losers are the taxpayers/voters.
Comment by worried in Iowa | October 13, 2008 |
John McCain’s social conservative facade (Saddleback performace, Palin selection) is crumbling. A campaign out of control.
Comment by Iowans Rock | October 13, 2008 |
I’m afraid McCain’s social conservatism is no more than that— a facade. I have more than suspected this for a long time. He should be running for another party–I don’t care which, just not for the Republicans.
And as far as the way he is running, it is a disaster. With seemingly no long- term vision, he appears only to be reacting from one situation to the next, hoping each time he will get the boost and impetus required to cross the finish line first.
I can hardly bear to watch.
Comment by neighhay | October 13, 2008 |
Hartsuch is a bat-sh*t crazy idiot. What is wrong with you people? I wouldn’t put him near my candidate either. There’s conservative, then there is Hartsuch, who babbles on incoherently. He’s a NUT JOB. Conservatives should NOT hang their hat on this guy, trust me.
Comment by Der | October 13, 2008 |
I am turning of the TV more and more. I am sick of the talking heads for both candidates, the yelling, the talking over each other. Sick of the latest scheme to get a vote.
The president is not the one who passes the legislation. It is those elected to Congress that we need to care about. We have seen ever so recently what spineless people we have in D.C. to look after our interests.
It is all about money. Thus the greed.
I know that it is depressing to open my paycheck and see what I am giving up so that others can decide how to spend it.
The pettiness is just one more sign that we are in a big heap of trouble no matter who gets elected.
Comment by patrick | October 13, 2008 |
Der, I am going to warn you only once. No more profanity. If I see any more profanity I will not approve your comments.
Perhaps you could enlighten us as to why you think Hartsuch is crazy. Is it because he thinks killing a baby is wrong? Or is because he thinks that the government gets too much of our money? Could it be that he believes that marriage remain defined as being between one man and one woman? Or is it that he believes that the bailout is really a sellout?
We are all ears.
Comment by abregar | October 13, 2008 |
Der…you are just what is wrong with America- you think foul language can help get your point across. Quite the contrary.
I will not take any interest in anything you have to say.
In the future do attempt to enlighten others of your views in a much more mature way. It may be a difficult challenge. Do try.
Comment by a voter | October 13, 2008 |
I’ve noticed that many comments on various political websites are very passionate, which is commendable, but what is NOT commendable is the lack of imagination in the use of language and a prevailing attitude that if two people do not agree, one of them must be BAD.
I would argue that we will all learn more if we quit throwing stones. If one’s ultimate goal is to persuade, there is nothing to be gained by putting the other fellow’s eyes out in the process.
Comment by neighhay | October 13, 2008 |
Der, you sound like the voice of reason. I sure hope you are a Democrat because you sure would make an embarassing Republican.
It looks a lot like the GOP is picking teams like a bunch of elementary children. It looks as if a candidate is a strong social and fiscal conservative they don’t get chosen by the “in” crowd.
Comment by conservative dad | October 14, 2008 |