For years now, there's been a steady drumbeat for war with Iran. Who can forget a senile John McCain on the campaign trail in 2007, for example? But it seems to be growing louder and more ominous by the day. And that's plenty of cause for worry.Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu told congressional leaders on Tuesday that Israel wouldn't hesitate to act against Iran if it felt sufficiently threatened."[Israel's founder] David Ben-Gurion declared independence against the advice of the U.S.," The...Read Full Story
Anyone hear the beats of the war drums last night. They go something like the song above, just substitute the words. Bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran. $15 trillion in debt, and we are preparing to for war against another country who has not attacked our country. They have not invaded an ally. They are just minding their own business, but the neocons had their field day last night explaining how they will send young men and women to their deaths while creating more debt.The only sane one in...Read Full Story
Bomb bomb bomb, bomb bomb Iran . . . Or as Mitt Romney put it, playing the irresponsible-lunatic game convincingly enough to become the leading Republican presidential candidate: “If we re-elect Barack Obama, Iran will have a nuclear weapon.” The consensus congeals: Our next war must be with Iran. A report issued by the U.N.’s [...]Read Full Story
President Barack Obama ... of Art in New York City. Obama drew a contrast between presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney and 2008 presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.). "We have a very clear contrast this time.
Despite writing an op-ed titled “Let Detroit Go Bankrupt,” Mitt Romney is trying to take “a lot of credit” for the government’s successful bailout of the auto industry, claiming (falsely) that President Obama followed his playbook. This is surprising to a lot of people, including, apparently, one of Romney’s chief surrogates — Sen. John McCain [...]
Mitt Romney and Mayor Bloomberg met today for a private breakfast.
Mayor Bloomberg had his first face-to-face meeting today with Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
The two had breakfast at the headquarters of the mayor's philanthropic foundation on East 78th Street -- a week after Sen. John McCain visited...
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Sarah Palin, John McCain’s “energy expert” in 2008, now appears to be setting the agenda for Mitt Romney. On Earth Day, Palin bashed the “holiest of days for EcoLiberals,” saying in a National Review blogpost that it should be celebrated with “drill, baby, drill.” On Monday, Romney followed Sarah Palin’s lead, telling an audience at [...]
Today, we offer this story by Trib newbie (but goodie) Aman Batheja. Former Alaska Gov ... Since gaining nationwide prominence after 2008 GOP presidential nominee John McCain picked her as his running mate, Palin has periodically endorsed candidates ...
Rare bipartisan agreement on Mitt Romney taking credit for the rescue of the auto industry: “Romney said that he was responsible for the auto bailout?” asked Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) in disbelief, unaware that Romney had told a local affiliate in Ohio he should be credited for having saved the industry. “I’d have to look [...]
Sarah Palin's qualifications were the overriding reason Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) selected Palin as his 2008 presidential running mate, he said Sunday. Speaking about presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt ...
YELLIN: The Republican National Committee met today in Arizona and welcomed former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, who spoke privately with members, and he was later introduced by the 2008 Republican presidential nominee, the Senator John McCain.
The theme of the event, unity.
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SEN. JOHN MCCAIN (R), ARIZONA: I am so gratified to see our party coming together in a solid team that is going to elect him president of the...
Mr McCain, who lost the election four years ago to Obama, a Democrat, picked Sarah Palin as his running mate. His choice of the little known Alaska governor with limited experience on the national stage fired up the Republican Party's conservative base ...
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Well, at least he's ready to fight, fight, fight:
Overview
A community portal about John McCain with blogs, videos, and photos. His full name is John Sidney McCain III. McCain has become one of the most influential Republicans.
Born: Feb. 11, 1964 (age 44); Sandpoint, Idaho Spouse:Todd Palin Current Residence: Wasilla, Alaska Religion: Christian (Assemblies of God) College: University of Idaho Credentials: Governor of Alaska 2006 - present
The Good
Incredibly popular, she won the governorship of Alaska without the support of the Republican party.
Resurrects John McCain's maverick image by being tough on Republicans such as Ted Stevens.
True fiscal conservative who has gone the extra mile in reducing spending.
The Bad
Staunchly conservative on social issues, her strict stance against abortion and gay marriage will rally the base, but could alienate moderate voters.
Untested on the national stage, this presidential race will be a trial by fire for the young governor.