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McCain to Romney: "Move on"

Posted by Sasha Issenberg February 5, 2008 05:43 PM

SAN DIEGO -- John McCain ran to the defense of his erstwhile ally Mike Huckabee after Mitt Romney’s campaign alleged that Huckabee’s victory in today’s West Virginia convention was the result of a "backroom deal" between the two candidates.

“With all due respect, I know what it’s like to win and I know what it’s like to lose. I prefer winning,” McCain said an airport rally here, when asked to respond to Romney’s charge. “But generally speaking, rather than blame it on someone else or anyone else, I suggest he move on.”

“It’s a bit insulting to Governor Huckabee, who won that, to allege such a thing,” said McCain.

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8 comments so far...

  1. McCain, himself, ordered his followers to vote for Huckabee. What a lame response.

    Posted by None February 5, 08 06:06 PM

  1. This reminds me of McCain's complete denial during the California debate of his lying about Romney and "timetables" prior to the Florida primary. How does he get away with this ?

    Posted by Brent February 5, 08 06:16 PM

  1. Dirty Dog McCain, the back room dealer is gotta play dirty pool to try to win. Is this what we want for a President? Huckabee the Huckster as his sidekick no doubt. Sell your soul to the devil, Hucky. Insane McCain will screw you over in the end too.

    Posted by Rockdad50 February 5, 08 06:46 PM

  1. McCain is showing his true colors. This is what has made him one of the most disliked politicians in Washington.

    Posted by John February 5, 08 07:10 PM

  1. Again, McCain is a complete liar. Not just a RINO, but a LIBERAL liar. Does he really think he can throw up, and the liberal-liar clones at NBC/CBS/ABC/CNN will convince the U.S. "sheeple" that McCain's lies are chicken soup and not vomit?

    Posted by Jake February 5, 08 09:09 PM

  1. Again, McCain is a complete liar. Not just a RINO, but a LIBERAL liar. Does he really think he can throw up, and the liberal-liar clones at NBC/CBS/ABC/CNN will convince the U.S. "sheeple" that McCain's lies are chicken soup and not vomit?

    Posted by Jake February 5, 08 09:11 PM

  1. Again, McCain is a complete liar. Not just a RINO, but a LIBERAL liar. Does he really think he can throw up, and the liberal-liar clones at NBC/CBS/ABC/CNN will convince the U.S. "sheeple" that McCain's lies are chicken soup and not vomit?

    Posted by Jake February 5, 08 09:18 PM

  1. For "jake"'s benefit....liberal is a good thing...considering all sides and
    listening to all arguments is what liberal is...and that is what a President must do to perform his job well...

    But if Jake is supporting a Republican, he is clearly out of touch with the
    reality of the world in which we live anyway.....his kind need to ride off into the
    sunset...take all of the Republicans who refuse to denounce the Iraq invasion and
    occupation and march into the see like the lemmings you are.

    Posted by Robert February 5, 08 10:22 PM
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