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McCain: Send Obama back to Senate

Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor October 30, 2008 12:45 PM


While Sarah Palin is hinting she might run for president in 2012 if things don't work out Tuesday, Barack Obama is already suggesting what might be in his future if by some chance he doesn't win, though the polls suggest he doesn't have to worry about that.

"I'm a relatively young man," the 47-year-old Democratic presidential candidate said Wednesday night on ABC News. "You know, they say there's no second acts in politics, but you know, I think there are enough exceptions out there that I think I could envision returning to the Senate, and just doing some terrific work with the next President and the next Congress."


Today in Ohio, his Republican rival John McCain jumped all over that remark. "Last night, Senator Obama said that if he lost he would return to the Senate and try again in four years for the second act. That sounds like a great idea to me! Lets help him make it happen!"

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John McFear Thanks, but no thanks to your or your vp choice Sarah Palin.
You've answered my question about Does John McFear have good judgement?
Sarah Palin is evidence you don't.
Thanks, but no thanks to you. Go enjoy retiremnt

Posted by Nancy October 30, 08 12:59 PM
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It's time to say goodbye to McFear. The last 8 years were an absolute disaster. It's time for a change!

Enjoy your retirement.

Posted by Joseph October 30, 08 01:31 PM
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More natiness. Though Obama claims not to be running a negative campaign he has spent more money than any candidate in history on negative ads in a presidential campaign. What's more is that his constituancy has been radical left and downright fanatical in their attack of McCain and the Republicans. I guess that qualifies as a form of leadership. But the question is then begged: What will we have left after this campaign: a class war?, A race war?

What is more is that no one knows where Obama's money comes from. Is it from Ovverseas? Warren Buffet? Al Qaida?, or is it truly from the American people? If it is then he should be forthcoming and release the information. He is looking guilty by his refusal to come clean.

Then again after Reverend Wright, Ayers, and his redistribution of wealth issues, I guess I shouldn't expect anything different.

Posted by Dr. T October 30, 08 02:06 PM
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Newsflash, John McCain - regardless of who wins the election, the other guy is going back to the Senate.

Posted by A October 30, 08 02:27 PM
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Obama's money comes from people like me - everyday citizens who have given $5, $10, maybe $25 when I could spare it. Nowhere near the $2300 cap, but every little bit helps. The Obama campaign has had over 3.1 million donors, with a typical donation of $86. He isn't refusing to come clean - he is reporting his funds within the current guidelines (and has actually gone above what was required).

So my money has gone to finance both campaigns - Obama's through my voluntary donation and McCain's through my tax dollars.

Posted by Ariel October 30, 08 03:46 PM
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Subject: FW: JOE BIDEN

I feel an obligation to honesty and truth to share with you some facts. My Father and Mother instilled in me the values and morals of treating people fairly and always being honest. If you purchase something, you pay for it. If you borrow something, you give it back.

I have been 'stiffed' three times in my 30 year professional career by someone who I rendered services to, gave a finished product to, but who refused to pay for those services even though they acknowledged the services and products were correct,
were what they asked for, and were never challenged for not being correct. I am lucky in having only three, but those three hurt badly.

Joe Biden was one of those people. I worked on his 1988 Presidential campaign financial disclosure engagement. I busted it for him and got everything right. He stiffed me for over $15,000 worth of work. He refused to pay once he dropped out of the
race. I did similar Capitol Hill campaign financial disclosure work for Bob Dole, Pat Buchanan, and a Democratic candidate for Ambassador to New Zealand. All of those folks paid even though they lost the election or did not get the appointment. That type of work is very demanding and very tedious because your efforts are scrutinized by Congress. Biden did not care.

I am on the Board of Directors of a company that owns a majority position in a private jet management company in Northern Virginia. They manage jets for businesses and rich folks. They also charter planes to the public. This past winter John Thompson chartered over $250,000 worth of air time. He paid every penny.

Joe Biden, in his latest unsuccessful run for President, chartered over $150,000 worth of air time. He PAID ZERO. He continues to refuse to pay stating his race is over and he is out of money. He never once complained about his flights. Joe Biden is a rich man. He could pay.

Joe Biden is a liar and a cheat. I know it first hand. Character is what life is all about. Joe Biden is a man of bad character and sets a bad example for America.

I feel compelled to share this dark side of a man who asks for your vote and trust.

Best Regards,

Bruce D. Riddle, CPA, CFP
BDR Associates, LLC
2401 Research Boulevard, Suite 101
Rockville, MD 20850

Posted by BDR October 30, 08 03:50 PM
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