McCain: "I Assume That I Will Get the Nomination"
(CBS)
NASHVILLE, TN -- As John McCain continues to pick up endorsements his numbers in the polls continue to remain strong, McCain sounds confident about his chances for the GOP nomination on Tuesday and at times even for the presidency.
“I know that I can win the presidency once I win your nomination,” he told an audience today at a rally in Nashville.
After the event he tried to reel back on his bold statement. “I hope I am not too confident about Tuesday. I am guardedly optimistic. I think we’re doing well,” he said.
“I sense a feeling of momentum but we’re not taking anything for granted. That’s why we’re campaigning literally 24/7 between now and Tuesday. We are taking nothing for granted.”
McCain said he’d assess the overall political situation after Tuesday, but then his confidence came through again.
“I assume that I will get the nomination of the party. I assume unifying our party is a very critical item and I believe we can do that and get everybody together and working together. And I’m confident I can do that.”
While in Tennessee, McCain told residents there that they could be proud of their own for Senator Fred Thompson for running an honorable campaign. He also noted that he and Thompson are good friends and because of that he hesitates to ask for his endorsement.
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See all 99 CommentsWith only 8% of the delegates selected and 45 more states to go, this may seem like a silly subject, but bear with me. If Romney had dropped out after Governor Huckabee beat him by 8% in Iowa, Huckabee conceivably would have gone into New Hampshire with much more momentum, and either tied or beat McCain there. Move on to South Carolina where Senator Thompson ran interference for Romney. If either Thompson or Romney had bowed out after New Hampshire, Huckabee again would have been the winner. Moving on to Florida, with both Thompson and Romney out of the race, and with an unstoppable momentum behind him, Huckabee would have not only been the frontrunner, he would have won Florida and become a prohibitive favorite going into Super Tuesday. In short, if Governor Romney had followed his own advice after Iowa, the GOP could have saved itself the bloodbath we%u2019re witnessing now.
I have to admit, after giving it some serious thought, the real frontrunner in the absence of money and unprincipled campaign tactics should be Huckabee.
2. I might just follow Ann Coulter and vote Hillary if he is nominated - he''s that bad - I don''t want my party destroyed by him.
It makes an *** of U and ME.
Please spend as much time researching your candidate as you take when you consider purchasing a vehicle! Don''t listen to the mainstream media, who fall over themselves with "McCain love". That fact alone should be a warning flag!
I was a Thompson supporter, but now I''m behind Romney. If McCain gets the nomination, I will sit at home in Nov. I cannot pull the lever for him and lay my head on the pillow at night with a clear conscience.
Please spend as much time researching your candidate as you take when you consider purchasing a vehicle! Don''t listen to the mainstream media, who fall over themselves with "McCain love". That fact alone should be a warning flag!
I was a Thompson supporter, but now I''m behind Romney. If McCain gets the nomination, I will sit at home in Nov. I cannot pull the lever for him and lay my head on the pillow at night with a clear conscience.
I''m now 50 years old, the last time I had a chance to vote for the old-guard of the Republican party I did so, but not this time.
If it''s not Romney, count me out.
Puh-leeze. What rubbish. McCain isn''t asking for Thompson''s endorsement because Thompson won''t give it.
This guy beats Ron Paul (!) by a measly two percent (2%) with all the establishment pulling for him in one of the most liberal states in the country, and he "assumes" he will get the GOP nod.
Forget it, amnesty-boy. Now that it''s a two-man race, you''re toast.
IF HE LOVES BEING A MAVERICK SO MUCH, WHY DOESNT HE BECOME AN INDEPENDENT? OR A DEMOCRAT? SINCE THAT SEEMS TO SUIT HIM BEST.
MCCAIN HAS ALREADY GIVEN US "AGITA" WITH HIS%u2026. MCCAIN/FINEGOLD, HIS MCCAIN/KENNEDY, AND THE VERY ''LIBERAL AMNESTY%u2019 BILL. (YES, THAT''S WHAT IT WAS!! NO MATTER HOW HE TRIED TO SPIN IT).
MITT ROMNEY%u2019S QUALIFICATIONS ARE SUCH THAT ANY CORPORATION WOULD BE LUCKY AND PROUD TO HAVE HIM ON BOARD.
WE ARE, FORTUNATE TO HAVE HIM AS OUR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE AND WHO IS COMPETING WITH A BUNCH OF OLD HACKS%u2026SOME OF WHOM HAVE HELD OFFICE FOR MANY YEARS, AND STILL HAVEN%u2019T DONE A *** THING ABOUT THE VERY PROBLEMS AND GRIEVANCES THEY GO AROUND COMPLAINING ABOUT.
CHANGE? YOU%u2019RE *** RIGHT WE NEED CHANGE. BUT IT WON%u2019T COME FROM..MCCAIN, HILLARY%u2026OR OBAMA!!!
THEY ARE SOCIALIST. AND WE%u2019LL GET OUR POCKETS PICKED%u2026BIG TIME!
MITT ROMNEY IS RIGHT FOR AMERICA. RIGHT NOW!!!
%u2026HE%u2019S GOT MY VOTE!
As a kid, I was told long ago that a person should never "assume" anything. This McCain is no doubt an arrogant jerk? McCain "assumes" that he will get the nomination. It will be a sweet thing to see this egotistical fool McCain lose to Romney on Tuesday.
McCain and his minions must be getting very nervous tonight with Romney breathing down his neck in both California and Illinois. At least one major poll has Romney and McCain tied up even as of Friday.
Let''s hope that this fool McCain keeps shooting off his maniacal mouth making more stupid blunders. McCain%u2019s the seal of approval from leftist newspapers and liberal political hacks aren%u2019t helping him either. McCain%u2019 endorsements from Fidel Castro and Hugo Chavez should be rolling in any time now. There is no doubt that Romney is the superior candidate and a far better man.
country,with fixed elections and
a small group of families controlling
everything.How did McCain get to
be the frontrunner? Last month he
wasn''t even above 15% in the polls.
FIX FIX FIX
McCain can deny the amnesty thing forever but that''s what it was. If the people around this country could see how the beautiful area around Phoenix has been turn into a border town, you would never, ever, vote for any candidate who would promote this. Everyday here illegals commit crimes beyond the theft of identities and the constant taking of benefits that could better serve our citizens.
Romney is the only candidate to recognize this and has the vision to help correct it.
If McCain wins Tuesday, I will be done with this election.
Hillary will get many of the female votes...plus the votes of the females'' obeying husbands...plus the votes of the females'' obeying boyfriends...plus the votes of the females'' obeying sons...plus the votes of the females'' obeying brothers...plus the votes of the females'' obeying fathers...plus the votes of the females'' obeying male friends...plus the votes of the females'' obeying male co-workers...plus the votes of men who always vote for a Democrat...plus the votes of people who like Obama if he''s her vice-president...plus the votes of men who are tired of the Iraq war...plus the votes of Hillary lovers...plus the votes of McCain haters...plus the Bill Clinton lovers votes....plus the cheating husbands/boyfriends votes....plus the *** lovers votes...plus the votes of people who think she won a debate...plus the votes of many people who can''t afford health insurance...plus votes of poor Americans (remember her pledge to John Edwards?)...plus the votes of other men who obey any of the above.
Did I forget anyone?
I''m sure I just covered over 50.00001% of the nation. 50.00001% is what is needed for Hitlary to win.
Wake up Huckaphony supporters...VOTE ROMNEY!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioy90nF2anI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-lYKrQPgZM
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It would be if we chose presidents by popular vote. But we don''t so it isn''t. (Good thing too.)
I''m disgusted by you folks who are more concerned about your party than your country.
Remember the Amnesty bill was supported by the President,Senate and House.12 -later proven to be 20 million-given social security,ect.
That''s more than Sweden,Norway,Finland combined.
But were all pawns-a la 1932 Soviet
Union-with credit cards though.
I have to say that the ABSOLUTE WORST Republican in the field in John McCain. He has been a Democrat on way too many big issues for me.
BUT!!!!!!
To say Hillary or Barack is a better choice is just plain crazy. Both Dems are absolutely guaranteed to Liberalize the Supreme Court. At least with McCain, there is a CHANCE he won''t do that. That is a whole lot better than certainty.
I URGE ALL REPUBLICANS AND CONSERVATIVES. FIGHT FOR WHOEVER YOUR MAN IS UNTIL THE CANDIDATE IS NOMINATED, BUT IF THE CANDIDATE IS MCCAIN, WE MUST GET BEHIND HIM. AS SICK AS IT MAKES ME TO SAY IT, WE MUST!!!!!!!!!!!!
BUT IN THE MEANTIME, LET''S TRY TO BEAT MCCAIN BY VOTING FOR ROMNEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I''m disgusted by you folks who are more concerned about your party than your country.
As a member of the media, even I''m weary of both McCain & Romney pimped in the press with leftovers to Mike Huckabee or Ron Paul. The GOP debates evidenced this. Both candidates were left patiently appealing for airtime. Whether you support Huckabee or Paul is beside the point. Media & pundits have heavily allowed polls & its own preferences largely determine who they''re going to headline. For this, America lost many opportunities to hear these candidates in earned time.
This said, Mike Huckabee''s diplomatic & bipartisan abilities, experience, humility, transparency, & unshakable integrity have both my gut & ear. I doubt he''d pander to special interests or violate the public trust. Though he may appeal to one''s kinder nature, he isn''t at all daunted to take the unpopular stance, the tougher road, when it''s simply right. These are qualities genuine Reaganites can appreciate.
Many laughed at actor Ronald Reagan''s presidential bid. Some from his home state were even skeptical. But history revealed how character weighed over experience, and Mr. Reagan became one our most respected presidents. Despite Mr. McCain''s "electability," this Californian just might vote for Mr. Huckabee.
To see the whole post go to:
http://www.usvetdsp.com/story22.htm
January-February 1997 Issue
By Ted Sampley
U.S. Veteran Dispatch
Then, in a Clintonesque lie, he grabbed the headlines repeating his selective %u201Cquote%u201D, attempting to fear-monger, misstate, and cram it down America%u2019s throat. This isn%u2019t straight-talk, but self-serving political trickery.
What happens when McCain applies this kind of Washington %u201Cwisdom and experience%u201D to National Security? He would take 2 piece of intelligence, and ignore a critical and clear 3 rd part. Then, like a juiced-up bulldog, he%u2019d jump to a self-serving political position and cram it down America%u2019s throat, calling it %u201Cstraight-talk%u201D. What kind of military mess will this trigger and drag us into? What kind of economic mess will come from such half-cocked analysis? Whether he just misses it, or maliciously ignores it, selective intelligence is demeaning to Americans and dangerous to our security!
If we would be safe, we need leaders with the intelligence and willingness to see and honestly discuss the WHOLE picture, without blinding themselves or us to any part. Romney is the better National Security and Economic Security choice.
Combined with a jumpy temperament, and personal ego, it%u2019s a lethal combination.
McCain Kennedy: ignore the pre-eminence of border security, and cram it down.
McCain Feingold: ignore the bedrock of free speech, and cram it down
McCain Liberman: ignore fuel cost increases of $1,800 per family, and cram it down.
Gang of 14: ignore judicial majority confirmation votes, and cram it down.
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