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McCain not letting up

Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor October 24, 2008 12:35 PM

His rival is on the sidelines to be at the side of his seriously ill grandmother, but time is fast running out for a comeback.

So Republican John McCain isn't pulling back on his schedule today, with three events in the swing state of Colorado.

McCain is emphasizing differences with Democrat Barack Obama on taxes, saying that while his opponent might want to "soak the rich," it's the middle class that will "go through the wringer."

"He believes in redistributing the wealth," he told a campaign rally in Denver. McCain argued that Obama and Democrats might talk of targeted tax cuts and increases, but such proposals usually hit lots of Americans.

"The US Congress has been known to fire rather wildly," he said.

Antiwar protestors interrupted McCain again. He replied, "We'll bring them home, but we'll bring 'em home in honor and victory."

"I've also got some more news for you: We're winning," he added.

Obama, meanwhile, let on today that his grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, 85, who helped raise Obama, might be in her last days.

"Without going through the details too much, she's gravely ill. We weren't sure and I'm still not sure whether she makes it to Election Day," Obama said on ABC's "Good Morning America."

"We're all praying and we hope she does, but one of the things I want to make sure of is I had a chance to sit down with her and to talk to her. She's still alert and she's still got all her faculties. And I want to make sure that I don't miss that opportunity."

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Does McCain even know what the middle class is? His tax plan will redistribute the wealth alright, to the richest 5% of the country. I don't think McCain realizes how far the divide has grown in this country between those who live in wealth and those who live in poverty. It's disgusting.

Posted by Sam October 24, 08 12:46 PM
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As usual, cranky old McCain, just can't stop with those attacks. I love this - on the day Obama is visiting his sick grandmother, McCain is hammering out smear attacks. The contrast couldn't be more obvious. Thanks for that, McCain.

Posted by lisa October 24, 08 01:32 PM
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Palin spent more on clothes in two months than $40k per year Joe the Plumber will make in three years. Mc Cain is out of touch with the middle class.

Posted by Larry Linn October 24, 08 01:33 PM
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Coming to America from another country, I saw what everybody saw, America is the land of opportunity. Looking back in history this is why America is so successful, because we work together as one. For the life of me, I don't understand why most Republicans are trying so hard to divide our country. Unity is what we need In this hard time.This is exactly what we need to take us to the America I used to know. With a good leader, I am optimistic we as one nation can again become prosperous.

Posted by Hadi Mohebbi October 24, 08 02:49 PM
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Interesting that Obama went to Hawaii alone. You would think he would take his wife and kids with him. The last two weeks of a presidential election and he takes off to Hawaii alone.

Posted by Campbell October 24, 08 03:03 PM
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Hey Campbell you're a little muffled, come out from under the bridge so I can hear you.

Posted by Billy Goat Gruff October 24, 08 04:41 PM
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Mr./Mrs. Campbell,

It is not uncommon for parents to have their young children stay at home during visits to gravely ill relatives. They don't want their children's last memories of their (great)grandparents to be in a hospital bed. Rather, they would have them remember the previous Christmas together or other such joyful time. Besides, this is strictly a personal matter, and our thoughts and prayers would be more befitting than any comments or criticisms.

Posted by Derek October 24, 08 05:10 PM
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everybodie knows that obama is best. he will share the money and give free health care. rich pepole should have shared all reddy then we could be rich now insted we have to get change and show them we can be smart with the money for everybodiez sake.

Posted by shaneesha October 24, 08 09:31 PM
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