Just FYI, here’s the story on Romney backing McCain:
BOSTON — Republican campaign dropout Mitt Romney endorsed John McCain for the party’s presidential nomination and asked his national convention delegates to swing behind the likely nominee.
"Even when the contest was close and our disagreements were debated, the caliber of the man was apparent," the former Massachusetts governor said, standing alongside his one-time rival at his now-defunct campaign’s headquarters. "This is a man capable of leading our country at a dangerous hour."
"Primaries are tough," said McCain, referring to their earlier rancor. "We know it was a hard campaign and now we move forward, we move forward together for the good of our party and the nation."
Pictures, too. OK, go ahead. This is the cue for all you McCain-hating alleged "conservatives" to fulminate. Get it out of your systems. And don’t feel all alone — you are joined by McCain-haters on the left (OK, technically this one is a Bush-hating group, but it doesn’t mind hating McCain by association — how dare he occasionally agree with the guy?)
And neither group need feel lonesome, as once he sweeps by Hillary (which he will do if enough Democrats keep wising up), the Obama haters on the right will get good and geared up. That’s what partisanship is all about.
Related Posts
It’s not hate Brad. Think about it this way. What if the pitcher on your team kept on walking in runs and it kept costing your team the game. You would have to bench him and work with him until he got his control back. Also, the only reason I proposed voting the strait ticket was to help McCain. Do you want him to assume the office with even more democrats in the Congress? But, I think Obama beats him.
Nothing pulls a party together like fear.
That picture looks like McCain is reaching for Mitt’s wallet while he’s shaking his hand.
I don’t hate anyone generally, and I certainly don’t ‘hate’ J. F’ing McCain specifically. Throwing up something silly like hatred is your way to avoid discussing or acknowledging that there are very real reasons people hold for their vehement dislike of his policy excursions. I understand that. It doesn’t say much good about you, but I understand it.
I’m not getting anything “out of my system” Brad. Sinking to your level, I’d suggest that YOU get some things out of YOUR system. David
The Economist nails it again this week with an insightful look at Obama “the phenomenon” versus what Obama “the president” might actually do … Here are some excerpts for those who can’t access the publication online:
“Mr Obama’s voting record in the Senate is one of the most left-wing of any Democrat. Even if he never voted for the Iraq war, his policy for dealing with that country now seems to amount to little more than pulling out quickly, convening a peace conference, inviting the Iranians and the Syrians along and hoping for the best. On the economy, his plans are more thought out, but he often tells people only that they deserve more money and more opportunities. If one lesson from the wasted Bush years is that needless division is bad, another is that incompetence is perhaps even worse. A man who has never run any public body of any note is a risk, even if his campaign has been a model of discipline.”
“And the Obama phenomenon would not always be helpful, because it would raise expectations to undue heights. Budgets do not magically cut themselves, even if both parties are in awe of the president; the Middle East will not heal, just because a president’s second name is Hussein. Choices will have to be made—and foes created even when there is no intention to do so. Indeed, something like that has already happened in his campaign. The post-racial candidate has ended up relying heavily on black votes (and in some places even highlighting the divide between Latinos and blacks).”
Gordon, you raise some good points. As an open-minded pragmatist I would like to hear some more specifics from Senator Obama.
I watched some news clips of the Romney endorsement (of McCain). I was simply shocked at how old McCain looked. I knew he was in his 70s but to see him next to someone as young (relatively speaking) as Romney really puts this into perspective. What is he going to look like next to Obama when debate time comes. It could get ugly.
hey, bud … check out these Obama policy reports …
OBAMA SPEND-0-METER (biased, but still very interesting):
http://www.gop.com/obamaspendometer.htm
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23148959/
http://www.economist.com/opinion/displaystory.cfm?story_id=10689547