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May 9, 2008 2:54 PM

McCain Says He Voted For Bush, Jabs Obama

By
Andante Higgins
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John McCain
(CBS)

From CBS News' Andante Higgins:


JERSEY CITY, N.J. – Accused by blogger Arianna Huffington of saying he did not vote for President Bush in 2000, John McCain responded that her assertions were "nonsense." "I voted, campaigned for, worked as hard as I could for President Bush's election in 2000 and 2004," McCain said. "With all due respect, this is hardly worth our time."

There has also been a bitter back and forth among McCain and Barack Obama, sparked by McCain mentioning that Obama was endorsed by Hamas, which the U.S. considers a terrorist organization. Obama shot back by saying McCain was "losing his bearings."

The McCain camp was outraged by the remark for raising McCain's age as an issue. Today, McCain clarified his criticism of Obama. "It's very obvious to everyone that Senator Obama shares nothing of the values or goals of Hamas," he said. "And I certainly never implied anything else. But it's also a fact that a spokesperson for Hamas said that he approves Senator Obama's candidacy. I think that is of interest to the American people and that is something that needs to be discussed. Why his policies should meet the approval of the spokesperson for Hamas."

McCain also made sure to note other distinctions in policy between him and Obama. "Iran is obviously one of the supporters of Hamas. Senator Obama wants to sit down and have negotiations and discussions with the person who just yesterday called Israel a stinking corpse," he said, referring to a statement made by Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. "So it's clear that I would never sit down with an individual who speaks for his nation which is dedicated to the extinction of the state of Israel, calls it a stinking corpse, is developing nuclear weapons, and sending the most lethal explosives into Iraq killing young Americans."

McCain said he was not offended by Obama's charge that he was "losing his bearings," and insisted that it's fine with him if Americans feel his age is an issue worth discussing. "Every issue that the American people want to be an issue and is part of their discussions is fine with me," McCain said. "Just as the Rev. Wright's remarks, I don't believe that Senator Obama shares his views in any way, but he has said it's a legitimate topic of discussion."

Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., who has been campaigning with McCain, made light of the controversy. "I just want to report that this morning I personally checked all of John McCain's bearings," he said. "He has not lost any of them they are all really in great shape."

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by ianlou May 12, 2008 5:49 PM EDT
most ME tyrants know that a Democrat in the WH will let them get away with anything they please. Case in point, when Regan was elected, Iran released all hostages. Get real.
Posted by mudrose

I wonder if Osama Bin Forgotten is looking forward to a Democrat in the white house. Considering he is still alive I bet he is hoping for another Republican.
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by ianlou May 12, 2008 5:43 PM EDT
The latest polls show that 49% of Americans claim they did not vote for Bush.
10% of Americans admit voting for Bush and 41% of Americans look at their shoes and mumble something when asked if they voted for Bush.
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by mudrose-2009 May 12, 2008 1:28 PM EDT
Hamas leadership is smart enough to know Americans will vote OPPOSITE from what Hamas says. So THINK people. Who does Hamas really want? They want McCain. With McCain continuing the failed middle east policies of Bush, Hamas'''' most potent recruiting tool and rallying banners will remain in place. McCain is GOOD for Hamas.

Posted by UnderMyBoot

You obviously give your enemy too much credit. They as well as Ahmie, Herzbollah, and most ME tyrants know that a Democrat in the WH will let them get away with anything they please. Case in point, when Regan was elected, Iran released all hostages. Get real.
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by mysty22 May 12, 2008 12:53 AM EDT
Hahahaha - yeah - Hamas wants McCain you d!psh!t... Obama''s middle east advisor is the one who has been holding secret meetings with Hamas... and Obama''s church reprints Hamas letters and passes them out to their congragation... McCain is Hamas''worst nightmare... Obama is BLOWING hamas... they are more than friendly. Vote for B. Hussein Obama and make hamas happy!You Obamaniacs are an interesting group... no matter what you find out about Obama''s more than questionable relationships and advisors, you always say the same thing. "Oh that''s not a big deal. It has NOTHING to do with OBAMA!" Obama launched his political campaign and William Ayers house - he isn''t just a casual associate who he has given speeches with. Obama and his wife have INVITED Ayers to do speeches with them... AND AYERS THINKS THAT BOMBING THE PENTAGON and other federal buildings wasn''t enough... Obama loves terrorists - and terrorista LOVE OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by undermyboot May 11, 2008 5:40 PM EDT
Hamas leadership is smart enough to know Americans will vote OPPOSITE from what Hamas says. So THINK people. Who does Hamas really want? They want McCain. With McCain continuing the failed middle east policies of Bush, Hamas'' most potent recruiting tool and rallying banners will remain in place. McCain is GOOD for Hamas.
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by jimfinster May 11, 2008 2:40 PM EDT
Anyone that voted for Bush is unfit to be president. It demonstrates a clear lack of intelligence and judgment.


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by pvperson May 11, 2008 2:10 PM EDT
It''s statements like McCain''s that convinced me years ago that republicans have no real values or morals. Regardless of any personal issues, they will fall, lockstep, into the party line. This is their strength (for control) and their weakness. They are based on control first and foremost, right and wrong never enter into the mix. I beleive this is why so many feel privleged, above everyone else. They feel they paid their dues by sublimating to the party and therefore are entitled. Good Nazis all.
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by b-easy63 May 11, 2008 1:19 PM EDT
Like, Voting for Bush is a good thing...rotflmao

(It just shows voting for the Iraq war was not the only wrong Judgment McCain has shown) LOL
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by stn_sage May 11, 2008 6:43 AM EDT
roger_inkart - I noticed you were being attacked by a certain poster about 1-2 wks ago! Did that straighten itself out?!

You were showing how this guy was taking info out of articles from mags and ''paper and using it as his own!

Hey, I just assumed that from the first few posts I saw of this guy!
That he was copying other''s work.
He also tends to like to attack anyone who doesn''t agree with him.

You did a good job of exposing him, though. Can''t let guys like him get to you. Take care!
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by stn_sage May 11, 2008 6:34 AM EDT
Well, in light of the ''illegitimate black child'' smear campaign that Bush ran against McCain in 2000---as pointed out by roger_inkart it doesn''t seem likely he would have voted for him, does it?!

But, it doesn''t really matter now.
He has every right to vote for who he wants to. Though, when he says he DID, there''s a very good chance he''s lying!
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