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February 2, 2008 4:45 PM

McCain: "I Assume That I Will Get the Nomination"

Posted by Andante Higgins
(CBS)
From CBS News' Dante Higgins:

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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by gneubeck February 4, 2008 8:21 PM EST
Is it advisable to support any candidate who would reverse course and sacrifice the impressive gains against Islamofacists that young Americans have shed their precious blood to achieve? The fact that we have not experienced another 9/11 is not a by-chance occurrence. Further, it''s critical to appreciate the pivotal role that our own border security plays in our "war against terrorism", keeping in mind that "Amnesty" is anathema to border security. A Nation without enforceable borders will not long survive as a Nation. Mitt Romney is exceedingly strong on each of these principles; while his opponent, John McCain, has proven that illegal immigration is an issue on which he can NOT be trusted. Don''t be misled by McCain''s "Clintonian-Lies" concerning Romney''s record.

Greg Neubeck

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by ted1999 February 4, 2008 7:30 PM EST
***THE KEATING 5 WAS AND IS JOHN McCAIN
***AFTER OUR MORTGAGE/FORCLOSURE CRISIS, WE ARE NOW NOMINATING A MAN WHO INVOLVED HIMSELF WITH THE DESTRUCTION OF THE SAVINGS AND LOANS WHICH ALMOST BROUGHT OUR BANKING SYSTEM TO ITS KNEES
*** ADMITTED THE ECONOMY IS HIS WEAKNESS
*** LIED TO OUR FACES IN LAST WEEKS DEBATE THAT HE NEVER ADMITTED AS MUCH
*** LIED ABOUT ROMNEY''S TIME TABLE
*** GREAT LEADERSHIP
*** HELLO DEFEAT/HELLO HILLARY
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by ted1999 February 4, 2008 7:30 PM EST
***THE KEATING 5 WAS AND IS JOHN McCAIN
***AFTER OUR MORTGAGE/FORCLOSURE CRISIS, WE ARE NOW NOMINATING A MAN WHO INVOLVED HIMSELF WITH THE DESTRUCTION OF THE SAVINGS AND LOANS WHICH ALMOST BROUGHT OUR BANKING SYSTEM TO ITS KNEES
*** ADMITTED THE ECONOMY IS HIS WEAKNESS
*** LIED TO OUR FACES IN LAST WEEKS DEBATE THAT HE NEVER ADMITTED AS MUCH
*** LIED ABOUT ROMNEY''S TIME TABLE
*** GREAT LEADERSHIP
*** HELLO DEFEAT/HELLO HILLARY
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by ted1999 February 4, 2008 7:04 PM EST
***THE KEATING 5 WAS AND IS JOHN McCAIN
***AFTER OUR MORTGAGE/FORCLOSURE CRISIS, WE ARE NOW NOMINATING A MAN WHO INVOLVED HIMSELF WITH THE DESTRUCTION OF THE SAVINGS AND LOANS WHICH ALMOST BROUGHT OUR BANKING SYSTEM TO ITS KNEES
*** ADMITTED THE ECONOMY IS HIS WEAKNESS
*** LIED TO OUR FACES IN LAST WEEKS DEBATE THAT HE NEVER ADMITTED AS MUCH
*** LIED ABOUT ROMNEY''S TIME TABLE
*** GREAT LEADERSHIP
*** HELLO DEFEAT/HELLO HILLARY
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by happypappy19 February 4, 2008 6:04 PM EST
We know what assume does. McCain is a Washington fat cat. If you want the mass influx of illegals to continue, more burden by them on our healthcare and Social services. Liberal Judges, and a President who has regular fits of rage when things don''''t go his way, then vote for this John McInsane. Do we really want his finger on the nuclear button. Everyone go to Mikehuckabee.com and go to contact us and tell him what a fake christian and idiot he is making himself up to be by sucking up to McCain by staying in the race to steal votes from Mitt Romney. His motivation is VP and appears to be a Mormon hating bigot and a hypicrit. Huckabeen is broke yet why is he still in this race? Do not believe any polls. Mitt Romney is surging right now and He is in it for the long haul, and I do believe he will win. I just gave him $75 and have given him several other donations. His campaign is in great shape. I would urge all of you who really love this country to donate to Mitt Romney it is the most important election of our life time. Will conservatives still have a voice if He is defeated, I am seriously worried about just that.
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by brentf777 February 4, 2008 3:54 PM EST
I agree with zerga. I have no idea where these so-called "conservative" supporters of McCain are. I havn''t met any. Conservatives will boycott a McCain nomination in record numbers by refusing to vote for him.
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by mightyhunte1 February 4, 2008 3:50 PM EST
I verytime McCain opens his mouth I cringe. It is blasphamy for him to even use Reagan''s name. It kills me and my conservative Republican roots, but I will vote for anyone but McCain
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by brentf777 February 4, 2008 3:47 PM EST
I agree with zerga. I have no idea where these so-called "conservative" supporters of McCain are. I havn''t met any. Conservatives will boycott a McCain nomination in record numbers by refusing to vote for him.
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by cspooner1 February 4, 2008 2:50 PM EST
SPARE ME...QUITE THE ARROGANCE..
AS A RESIDENT OF AZ, HE WILL NOT GET MY VOTE...MCCAIN GO HOME..
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by dbomb126 February 4, 2008 2:25 PM EST
JOHN MCAIN IS A SENILE OLD MAN WITH DELUSIONS OF GRANDEUR
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by dbomb126 February 4, 2008 2:24 PM EST
JOHN MCAIN IS A SENILE OLD MAN WITH DELUSIONS OF GRANDEUR
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by dbomb126 February 4, 2008 2:23 PM EST
JOHN MCAIN IS A SENILE OLD MAN WITH DELUSIONS OF GRANDEUR
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by gneubeck February 4, 2008 1:44 PM EST
It''s critical to appreciate the pivotal role that our own border security plays in our "war against terrorism", keeping in mind that "Amnesty" is anathema to border security. A Nation without enforceable borders will not long survive as a Nation. Mitt Romney is exceedingly strong on each of these principles; while his opponent, John McCain, ( who conducted himself like a petulant child in the recent Republican debate ) has proven that illegal immigration is an issue on which he can NOT be trusted. Don''t be misled by McCain''s "Clintonian-Lies" concerning Romney''s record.

Greg Neubeck

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by birdsarewild February 4, 2008 1:27 PM EST
Actual candidate voting records on actual bills and laws.

Double check and see how your choice actually voted on things.

http://votesmart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=55463&type=category&category=22&go.x=11&go.y=1
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by birdsarewild February 4, 2008 1:22 PM EST
the contributions from the military are easier to locate at opensecrets.org
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by zerga1 February 4, 2008 10:06 AM EST
Polls now show ROMNEY ahead of McCain in California. Meanwhile, feature news stories describe how "McCain is winning approval from conservatives". Where is this anomaly taking place? Something might be going on within Tamaulipas, Jalisco, Chihuahua and other states in Mexico. After all, McCain%u2019s %u201CHispanic Outreach Director%u201D, Juan Hernandez holds dual citizenship in the United States and Mexico.

By his own words, the seditious Hernandez supports open borders as part of Mexico%u2019s "Reconquista" of the United States. Hernandez, while on McCain%u2019s presidential campaign also holds office as %u201CAdvisor to the Mexican federal government%u201D. This Mexican nationalist lists a principal home residence in Mexico City. McCain probably offers the amigo Juan Hernandez as one of his staunch conservative supporters.

Should McCain pull off a hijack of the GOP nomination, tremendous numbers of tentative voters will either cast their ballot for the Flat Earth Banana party candidate or not show up at all. The level of revulsion held for McCain by actual conservatives is without precedent in modern American history.
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by tacitus7 February 4, 2008 3:55 AM EST
Ron2John81 is right. McCain will be a disaster as a candidate in the general election, because he is incredibly arrogant and despises the party''s base.

He''s temporarily the darling of the main stream media, but if he gets the nomination they will slice him and dice him. We''ll see plenty of video of him saying "President Putin of Germany" as well as other gaffes and temper tantrums sufficient to demonstrate that McCain is far from the best candidate for CEO of America.

As for his "lifetime" conservative rating, the important statistic is the recent, substantially lower number and its decidedly downward direction.
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by ron2john81 February 4, 2008 2:20 AM EST
If John Mc Cain says "my friends" one more time I think I will vomit. He comes across as sanctimonious and subtly arrogant. He served his country well as a soldier, but has developed an ever increasing ego over the years working in the halls of Congress. The thing that scares me the most about him is he might actually believe most of the flattering comments that a largely liberal-leaning established news media like the "New York Times" say about him. At this important time in our country we need a candidate that realizes that the Office of President is all about pouring yourself out in service to your country, like McCain once did as a soldier, rather than having an enormous ego needing to be fed. If the American people do not always feed him his favorite food of flattery, will he remain steady under the tremendous pressure, or erupt in anger and make important decisions on our behalf that protect his thin skin rather than the now fragile heart of what makes our country great?
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by encinomanbrewery February 4, 2008 2:11 AM EST
Let''s look at who the Active Military in the USA supports in this election. Donations are from active US Military, Quarter ending Dec. 31, 2007 Source Federal Election Commission (FEC)

Anti-Iraq War Candidates:
Ron Paul: $249k
Barack Obama: $76k

Pro-War Candidates
John %u201CManchurian Candidate%u201D McCain: $83k
Mike %u201CGomer Pyle%u201D Huckabee: $37k
Mitt %u201CSilver Spoon%u201D Romney: $24k
Hillary %u201CWhitewater%u201D Clinton: $41k

Warmongers aren%u2019t supported by the troops, so why should you support them? Bring all of our troops home now! John "bomb, bomb Iran" McCain is bad for the USA and how many more of our sons and daughters would be sacraficed for George Bush''s honor.
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by bethishome February 4, 2008 2:05 AM EST
Let me add another old saying: "Tis better to remain silent and appear a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."

McCain should watch that mouth of his. I am also for the first time in my life considering voting for Hillary against McCain should she get the Democratic nomination. I mean, let''s agree - she has at least proven that she can be forced to vote more to the right on a few issues, unlike John McCain. The mere fact that he was prepared to leave our party speaks volumes to me. A vote for McCain destroys our party.
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