Comments on: Bush's approval rating & country's mood working against McCain? http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/13/what-are-mccain%e2%80%99s-chances-of-winning/ Tell Jack how you really feel Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:35 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Raoul http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/13/what-are-mccain%e2%80%99s-chances-of-winning/#comment-315448 Raoul Tue, 13 May 2008 21:44:30 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=374#comment-315448 Race will silently play a huge issue in Nov - expect a close race. There are many people in this country that will not vote for a black man under any circumstances. As Rick in MA said - who would've expected Dubya for 2 terms? Don't underestimate the Republican spin machine. Race will silently play a huge issue in Nov – expect a close race. There are many people in this country that will not vote for a black man under any circumstances. As Rick in MA said – who would've expected Dubya for 2 terms? Don't underestimate the Republican spin machine.

]]> By: Tom from Boston, Mass. http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/13/what-are-mccain%e2%80%99s-chances-of-winning/#comment-315446 Tom from Boston, Mass. Tue, 13 May 2008 21:44:21 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=374#comment-315446 Unless John McCain pulls a "Leiberman" and declares himself an independent, chooses a really compelling running mate (a young Democrat who switches sides, for example), or God forbid there is a horrific terrorist attack on American soil, John McCain doesn't stand an ice cube's chance in hell of winning the general election. Unless John McCain pulls a "Leiberman" and declares himself an independent, chooses a really compelling running mate (a young Democrat who switches sides, for example), or God forbid there is a horrific terrorist attack on American soil, John McCain doesn't stand an ice cube's chance in hell of winning the general election.

]]> By: Robert Miller http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/13/what-are-mccain%e2%80%99s-chances-of-winning/#comment-315444 Robert Miller Tue, 13 May 2008 21:44:10 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=374#comment-315444 Race will not be AN issue, it will, sadly, be THE issue. I hope I'm wrong but I fear this election will show that too many Americans will lose their bearings, come election time. Racism, Rev. Wright, falsehoods about Obama's name, heiritage, connections to Islam...These are Wrong but easy pitfalls for Americans who just "would rather not" vote for a black American. I sense already a fast resurgence to bigotry, encouraged and nurtured by a steady diet of FOX hate programming, eight years Bush's fear mongering + Hillary's embracing the cracker and NASCAR voters, (a.k.a. uneducated lunch pail crowd) -- Altogether, it may be too much for Obama's nuances and idealism. Coarse sound bites and barnyard ridicule, will always defeat the logic, even under the urgency of our nations current fiscal troubles and the never ending war in Iraq. Recall the hideous 2004 Republican Convention where the audience beat their flip-flop shoes after each speech refrain...shouting "flip flop flip flop" -- and that was enough to destroy John Kerry. This time, it seems, there is much more ammunition for mischief, and many more idiots, conditioned to carry out the tragic foolishness. Race will not be AN issue, it will, sadly, be THE issue.

I hope I'm wrong but I fear this election will show that too many Americans will lose their bearings, come election time. Racism, Rev. Wright, falsehoods about Obama's name, heiritage, connections to Islam...These are Wrong but easy pitfalls for Americans who just "would rather not" vote for a black American. I sense already a fast resurgence to bigotry, encouraged and nurtured by a steady diet of FOX hate programming, eight years Bush's fear mongering + Hillary's embracing the cracker and NASCAR voters, (a.k.a. uneducated lunch pail crowd) - Altogether, it may be too much for Obama's nuances and idealism. Coarse sound bites and barnyard ridicule, will always defeat the logic, even under the urgency of our nations current fiscal troubles and the never ending war in Iraq.

Recall the hideous 2004 Republican Convention where the audience beat their flip-flop shoes after each speech refrain...shouting "flip flop flip flop" - and that was enough to destroy John Kerry. This time, it seems, there is much more ammunition for mischief, and many more idiots, conditioned to carry out the tragic foolishness.

]]> By: Zakama http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/13/what-are-mccain%e2%80%99s-chances-of-winning/#comment-315440 Zakama Tue, 13 May 2008 21:43:34 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=374#comment-315440 George W. Bush + High Gas Price + High Foreclosure rate + Middle Class Evaporation = John McCain's Defeat. George W. Bush + High Gas Price + High Foreclosure rate + Middle Class Evaporation = John McCain's Defeat.

]]> By: Jeff http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/13/what-are-mccain%e2%80%99s-chances-of-winning/#comment-315438 Jeff Tue, 13 May 2008 21:43:00 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=374#comment-315438 Who in his or her right mind would think that America is on track and its NOT by natural causes. Its OUR LEADERS, and Who has been in charge for the last 8 years, Bush and the Republicans. Now why in the world would people consider voting for Mcain. It really would make NO SENSE. THe country is at WAR! (and losing) The economy is Poor GAS PRICES HIGH FOOD PRICES HIGH HOUSING MARKET Busted CREDIT MARKET BAD We have NO real allies anymore in the world. MORE enemies than ever. It does not get any worst than this. We CANNOT afford another McBush. or we will be DOOMED. Who in his or her right mind would think that America is on track and its NOT by natural causes. Its OUR LEADERS, and Who has been in charge for the last 8 years, Bush and the Republicans. Now why in the world would people consider voting for Mcain. It really would make NO SENSE.

THe country is at WAR! (and losing)
The economy is Poor
GAS PRICES HIGH
FOOD PRICES HIGH
HOUSING MARKET Busted
CREDIT MARKET BAD

We have NO real allies anymore in the world.
MORE enemies than ever.

It does not get any worst than this. We CANNOT afford another McBush. or we will be DOOMED.

]]> By: Richard Gomez http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/13/what-are-mccain%e2%80%99s-chances-of-winning/#comment-315427 Richard Gomez Tue, 13 May 2008 21:41:23 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=374#comment-315427 Ryan Leaf has a better chance getting elected into the Football Hall of Fame. Ryan Leaf has a better chance getting elected into the Football Hall of Fame.

]]> By: John Washington http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/13/what-are-mccain%e2%80%99s-chances-of-winning/#comment-315428 John Washington Tue, 13 May 2008 21:41:23 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=374#comment-315428 I am so tired of day to day politics as if there was no news. Questions to the candidates and reply by the candidates are just looped over and over and over. The only thing that changes are the anchors. How about a poll as to whether viewers are fed up with politics and would like to see real news? I am so tired of day to day politics as if there was no news.

Questions to the candidates and reply by the candidates are just looped over and over and over. The only thing that changes are the anchors.

How about a poll as to whether viewers are fed up with politics and would like to see real news?

]]> By: Jim http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/13/what-are-mccain%e2%80%99s-chances-of-winning/#comment-315425 Jim Tue, 13 May 2008 21:40:59 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=374#comment-315425 McCain's chances depend on who the eventual Democratic nominee will be. If Clinton is able to slither her way to the nomination, McCain has a decent chance because he will do better with moderates and independents than Clinton. Clinton may also galvinize the Bush Republicans to support McCain. I think McCain's chances against Obama are lower because of Obama's success with independents and moderates. A lot will depend on the status of the Iraq War and the state of the economy. McCain's chances depend on who the eventual Democratic nominee will be. If Clinton is able to slither her way to the nomination, McCain has a decent chance because he will do better with moderates and independents than Clinton. Clinton may also galvinize the Bush Republicans to support McCain. I think McCain's chances against Obama are lower because of Obama's success with independents and moderates. A lot will depend on the status of the Iraq War and the state of the economy.

]]> By: Charles Karr http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/13/what-are-mccain%e2%80%99s-chances-of-winning/#comment-315424 Charles Karr Tue, 13 May 2008 21:40:55 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=374#comment-315424 Zero, absolutely zero. Zero, absolutely zero.

]]> By: Anthony Oweh http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/13/what-are-mccain%e2%80%99s-chances-of-winning/#comment-315422 Anthony Oweh Tue, 13 May 2008 21:39:59 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=374#comment-315422 Jack, Wisdom does not come with old age, Sen Mc Cain's economic blindness is enough to hurt him than our current "American Iraqui "President which we currently have in the white house. We are in a jet age, so all we need now is hope to keep poor people like me moving, not war. Please tell the republicans that Americans need no more war. Jack,
Wisdom does not come with old age, Sen Mc Cain's economic blindness is enough to hurt him than our current "American Iraqui "President which we currently have in the white house.

We are in a jet age, so all we need now is hope to keep poor people like me moving, not war. Please tell the republicans that Americans need no more war.

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