McCain praises Clinton, hits Obama
John McCain praises Hillary Clinton, appealing to her supporters who have said they might vote for him, and lambastes Barack Obama, who is likely to best her tonight for the Democratic nomination.
"Senator Clinton has earned great respect for her tenacity and courage," McCain plans to say tonight in Louisiana, according to speech excerpts released by his campaign. "The media often overlooked how compassionately she spoke to the concerns and dreams of millions of Americans, and she deserves a lot more appreciation than she sometimes received. As the father of three daughters, I owe her a debt for inspiring millions of women to believe there is no opportunity in this great country beyond their reach. I am proud to call her my friend."
The presumptive Republican nominee directly addresses a core criticism of Democrats -- that he represents more of President Bush -- and says he differed from the president on the Iraq war, energy policy, and other issues. He also says he has a record of bipartisan cooperation that enables him to bring change.
"You will hear from my opponent’s campaign in every speech, every interview, every press release that I’m running for President Bush’s third term. You will hear every policy of the President described as the Bush-McCain policy. Why does Senator Obama believe it’s so important to repeat that idea over and over again? Because he knows it’s very difficult to get Americans to believe something they know is false. So he tries to drum it into your minds by constantly repeating it rather than debate honestly the very different directions he and I would take the country. But the American people didn’t get to know me yesterday, as they are just getting to know Senator Obama. They know I have a long record of bipartisan problem solving. They’ve seen me put our country before any President -- before any party -- before any special interest -- before my own interest. They might think me an imperfect servant of our country, which I surely am. But I am her servant first, last and always."
UPDATE: At the speech, McCain is unveiling a new campaign slogan that plays off Obama's "Change We Can Believe In."
"A Leader We Can Believe In," McCain's backdrop says.



I'm gushing. He's swooned me :D
There are so many points upon which Obama's candidacy can be legitimately criticized that it boggles the mind. The McCain campaign would be foolish in the extreme not to exploit these real vulnerabilities. The Democrats have made their bed and now they must be prepared to sleep in it!
McCain better distance himself from the failed Bush administration as quickly as he can. Americans are heartily sick of what we've endured for the past 8 years -- we won't stand for more of the same.
McCain is very weak in a lot of areas -- by appealing to the conservative base, he risks alienating moderates and independents. But if he tries to reach to the middle, he'll anger the extreme right wing. Between a rock and a hard place, John!
Obama talks about change. He has yet to actually say what needs to be changed. Yea the economy, yea the war. But specifics.
Thats democrats for you i suppose..
Bubba 38,
So you think America wants another four years of what we are going though? I'm one American that doesn't.
I do not support Obamba but I will not vote for republican policy. I pray we can gain more democratic senators and congress members to make real change. I will not support Elmer Fudd. I am reminded of Bushes' comments about this person during the last election. Have we all forgotten?
So if McCain has so much material to use on Obama, then why is he borrowing part of his slogan?
Many, many Americans are tired of the war, and McCain keeps dodging that issue and presenting a plan that just continues the Bush disaster.
I am continually impressed by Obama's vision and mature, take-the-high-road approach to the tone of political discourse in this country. We can only watch as McCain gets nasty and tries to drag Obama down to his level.
It's a long time 'til November!
I am ready for change!
GObama!
Without Hillary on Obama's Ticket, McCain may just beat Obama. The People have spoken by giving Hillary the majority of the votes. Those same people can make or break Obama! Then there is nothing the Super Delegates can do! Our system does not give the people the choice!
She should have been the Democratic Candidate! If Hillary is not on the ticket, I doubt I will vote, as many others will do the same or they will choose McCain. Democrats get a chance and I think they have blown it, without Hillary!
This country has enough problems without putting an inexperienced leader in to make things worse. Obama has yet to "put his money where his mouth is." I'm a Clinton Democrat and will not vote for Obama under any circumstances. It appears that his supporters did not bother to find out what kind of change he had in mind..I'm proud of Hillary for not quitting..She would have been an awesome President...
Obama will fall and McCain will become the next president of the United States, I can hear it now: The next President of The United States...John McCain!!!!
Somewhere in a church in Chicago, Obama will be crying.
I'm staying home in November. Not happy with voting for either candidate. Hillary would be the best choice. The Democrates have lost their chance to take back the White House.
Not only is Insane McCain exactly the same, in all the worst ways, to the nose-picking, tantrum-throwing drunk and his snarling, profane handler, but he's also senile, an ass-kisser, and a flip-flopping hypocrite. Of COURSE he wants to woo power-mad Billary's stupid, vicious, bigoted followers, who don't give a hang about the country, or the people -- only their own petty pretense at importance.
NO. WAY. Should Hillary be VP. She was nasty to Obama, nasty to Edwards, nasty to Richardson, and she's nasty NOW. I once thought she would be good as maybe Secretary of State. I now think she shouldn't even be in Congress. She's a hateful, power-mad old broad, and she'll be a liability wherever she attaches her limpet body.
If Billary-lovers "stay home" or "vote for McNut" because they're bigots who hate black people, then they'll get the disaster they deserve. People that stupid shouldn't even be allowed to REGISTER to vote! If you're such a psychotic moron that you'd rather have an insane senile lying pretentious thief from a family of wealthy privileged thieves, than vote for a "ni**er," which is exactly what you're saying, then go be a repukelican in the first place, because you are certainly no one I will EVER associate with.
If Billary, or any of her hangers-on, had ANY honor, or any of the values they wail about, or ANY concern for AMERICA, they would IMMEDIATELY get behind Obama, and unite against the common enemy, instead of all this "but Billary is ENTITLED to power!" whining.
Go away, Billary. Go away and shut up. You act more like a bushdick every day, and so do your whiny stupid supporters.
So if McCain has so much material to use on Obama, then why is he borrowing part of his slogan?
Many, many Americans are tired of the war, and McCain keeps dodging that issue and presenting a plan that just continues the Bush disaster.
I am continually impressed by Obama's vision and mature, take-the-high-road approach to the tone of political discourse in this country. We can only watch as McCain gets nasty and tries to drag Obama down to his level.
It's a long time 'til November!
McCain is not the candidate of choice for those of us who supported Hillary. Everyone in my community that I spoke with who supported Hillary said they will support Obama if he won the nominiation. It isn't about women or color, it is about the issues. Americans are sick of Bush and his cronies acting like good ole boys and destroying our country. The good ole boys we know are sick of Bush too!
Wake up America! We need to change the direction of this country. We have been lulled to sleep by cheap oil and the lying leaders who have made a fortune from it. It is time to implement environmental changes, put the Iraqi gov't on notice that we are leaving and they need to take over, support education reforms that empower ALL of our children to reach their potential, and stop gov't of the big corporation by the big corporation and return it to gov't of the people by the people. Barak Obama can do this. Please support him in the general election this fall. I know that my family will.
It's so hard to believe that people, mainly women would rather stay home and not vote or vote for John McCain because Hillary lost. I too liked Hillary but will vote for Obama because for one the democrats actually care about the average person. Don't these woman even care about their children's future. What do the republicans offer our children. One thing, more wars. What do the democrats offer our children, healthcare, more loans and grants for collage, a cleaner planet and less reliance on foregin oil. Less wars which means less of a chance for a draft in the future, which I myself went through. Less chicken-hawks like Bush, Cheney, Kristal, Rove and Hannity who refused to fight or serve in the military but want others to join and die for what they themselves want but refused to do themselves. Please ladies think of your children and grand-children and put your egos to the side and vote for their future of peace, health, and prosperity.
I'm an Independent that was leaning towards Democrat because of Hilliary Clinton but now its over for me its the same old democrat but a new color.
I will NOT vote for Obama or McCain. The only candidate that really was qualified to do the job of healing our country was Hillary Clinton. The Democrats have done it again. They are not listening. What amazes me is that Obama actually thinks he can win without Clinton. Let him continue with his ego and we will be looking at McCain in 2008. I will now become one of the apathetic Americans that just gives up.
First it was Geraldine Ferraro and now Hilliary Clinton being denied by the Democraic Party.It would be nice to see a real CHANGE this year having a woman President for the country.
Why We Will Not Support Obama and Back Clinton
Its seems the Black community has forgotten the many wonderful things the Clintons’ have done for them; How soon we forget. To most Americans, both white and black, a black president has come and gone. Sure Bill had Flaws in terms of his love for woman other than his wife, but who doesn’t have flaws. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. Need I remind you brothers and sisters that The Clintons left the White House with a Surplus? While Barak Obama was playing Black Bill and Hillary were advocating minority causes and pardoning Black men and women incarcerated for life sentences for petty drug crimes. Minorities across the board have turned their backs on the one family that was their ace in the hole. The Clintons are a surety that white will not always be right.
Is Barack Obama Multiracial, Biracial or Black? He is just as Much a Whiteman as he is a Blackman. In fact, he is more white than Black. Mammas baby, poppa’s maybe. His white mother carried him in her womb for nine months. She is entitled to some acknowledgement. That being the case, we cannot give Barak the title of being the first black man to be nominated for the presidency. At best he is the first minority. Barack has proven that he will turn on his people just as fast as you can say, “Hot Potato”. He has turned on his church, turned on his minister and turned on the countless blacks who have put him in office. How could he not know his pastors views, I’ll tell you how. He only attends service on Easter and Christmas. He is just as Christian as Al Sharpton. His Bible has collected more dust than your carpet floor. Not only were his parent’s non-religious, they were atheist. His mothers’ views had to have an effect on his Psyche. Barack is conveniently Christian. He promised not to wear the American Flag lapel pen. When public pressure was more than he could stand he caved in; so much for being a man of great conviction. He has proven that he will blow wherever the wind blows.
This is not an issue of color but an issue of moral integrity. Clinton is a better buy. In terms of Bill having a key to the White House, we should pray he does, he has a proven track record of success. Compare their record to his and their track records will appear to be dismal failures. Are you convinced America he knew nothing about his pastor’s rhetoric, and if he didn’t why not, does he not attend service regularly? What about other members of the congregation, they shared the same sentiments as the pastor; it is evident in their continued support of him. Did he not know their sentiments? Don’t make the mistake of a lifetime for the sake of putting a black man in office. We are not trying to make history but rather change the economy. The most important reason of all, blacks will have nothing to complain about. Affirmative action will be thrown out the window, why, because he they were unbiased enough to vote for a black president than how could America still be racist? That will be the charge. So think very hard before you go to the polls in November and make the gravest mistake of your lives. Say goodbye to Employer Quotas, say goodbye to affirmative actions, say goodbye to welfare, say goodbye to any other handout that might be considered race based. Vote for Obama and I will see you at the soup kitchen. Undermineobama.com, sabotageobama.com
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