Why John McCain Lost the Election

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what i think aobut this is that mccain cant be mad because obama win was more of an aint-bush vote than anything.it did not help that mccain is so stiff and un-charismatic,especially with younger people plain was a +but could not carry the whole ticket

bahsy brown of CA 8:57AM February 20, 2009

Obama rocks

of KS 2:02PM January 26, 2009

John McCain referred to himself as the 'Big Mac' at one point in the 2009 campaign and it dawned on me that he and Mrs. Palin actually reminded me of McDonald's famous burger; All Style and no Substance.

Michael R. of CA 3:44AM December 28, 2008

I wish someone would explain all the negative talk about experience when it comes to Palin vs. obama's experience?

GOP supporter of SC 5:55PM December 23, 2008

it's the liberals fault again!! lol I love this. First of all your comments were incoherent at best. Second of all you have no clue what you are talking about. Once again, we have uneducated people spreading lies and deceit, and hate. If it weren't for those liberals, The government would be in your house watching and listening to everything you do, continuing to torture people, wire-tapping, stealing your money. If it weren't for those liberals, your rights would deteriorate until there is nothing left. Oh yes, the liberals are bad people, laugh, but what about the satanists you support. Those who want to take away your free will and rights. Hmm they have a place for you, its called hell, because thats exactly what the devil does is take away peoples rights. I think you are better off probably living in a middle eastern country; that way, everyone can tell you what to do and how to eat and what to say and what to wear.

cliftontaylor of UT 1:37PM December 23, 2008

"just as corrupt as Obama on illegal migration. No Patriotism whatsoever."
How can you say that? I normally would not waste my time doing this, but I want everyone to know how President-elect Obama really feels about "illegal migration".
Obama proposes strengthening border security, and bringing the estimated twelve to thirteen million illegal, or "undocumented," immigrants "out of the shadows." Illegal immigrants would be required to apply to become legal residents AFTER learning English, paying a fine for entering America illegally, paying back taxes, and clearing background checks to ensure the absence of a criminal record. Obama voted for a 2006 bill with these provisions."-----An American Story, The Speeches of barack Obama A Primer by David Olive.
Does that sound like someone who has no patriotism? What about you?
I think this is how ignorance spreads. When a person has no facts, or some of the facts, or some twisted facts, or whatever, they begin to tells others of the lies that they heard or believe. Please get your facts straight before you promote untruths. You would do us all a great favor. Thank you, God bless

Clifton taylor of UT 1:22PM December 23, 2008

I think people would not be taken in by the lies that Republicans throw at people. I cannot understand, even though i have tried, why people would continue to vote for a man who is out of touch with reality. And do not even mention Sarah Palin's name. She is the poster child for All morons. What does being a hockey mom have to do with running an election. People hold on to stupid ideals that there relatives or neighbors or friends believe. They do not think for themselves. If John Mccain and Sara Palin were the best that the GOP had to offer, laugh, I do not want any part.

Clifton Taylor of UT 1:05PM December 23, 2008

all of you guys are just one to many liberals. thats why this country is going to hell in an hearbeat. if and when this country is in utter chaos because of the gun deal which obama is lying about dont blame anyone but yourselevs. john is not a charismatic person such as 'bama but i would never cut down celebrated man who endured many years of torture. the socalled liberals couldnt care less about other than how much money 'bama took in to become president (which he obviously bought) and that is the only reason he won. talking to many black voters and the reason why they voted for him was cause...he is black. no other reason. why many children voted for him ....he is so young and vibrant. even my sister and brother vote for john and they are liberals but couldnt trust 'bamas plan for tax releif. i watched 'bama on tv and watched hi body language and everything he was saying was a complete lie and when he was speaking out what john was going to do he meant that he was going to do but gentlemen, retorhic only goes so far and you will see all the "fun" things that this man "who is not my president" will really do.
as far as mz palin and her airheadness if your wives were like that and i started calling her all those things that you are calling her you would probably bring a lawsuit against or better yet "wash my mouth" out with soap. she has just as many faults as all of you do. they ONLY thing you guys have over her as you have all that MONEY like your many 'bama. thats how you can speak the way you do. i would still again vote for her. and remember, country first, and if not, leave the country. isnt that what kennedy said in essence, or was he wrong mister liberal demos.

j.t. krik of CA 12:55PM December 23, 2008

According to life-long Republicans I know who voted for a Democrat for the first time in their lives, the answer was two words: "Sarah Palin." Not even true-blue Republicans really believed that she was competent to be one heartbeat from the presidency.

Rick of VA 10:33AM December 23, 2008

David Cook, Palin may have been a + for you but as a career woman, mother and wife, my husband and I question the values of Mr and Mrs Palin, who didn't seem to understand that by putting her ambition before their family they put their own special needs infant and her troubled, pregnant eldest daughter at a disadvantage. We question her American values when my husband and I, true blue Americans but not living in Scranton or some other little town but in Singapore as expats, though we pay US taxes same as all Americans, are less american then some other Americans.
That's doesn't include my disgust as a woman, at her blatant use of her sexuality and attractiveness by blinkin' and winkin' like Noddy, to divert attention from the fact that she knows very little. She can't name any journals or newspapers that she might read, know of any cases besides Roe v Wade, understand that science in the 21st century is highly collaborative across the world and thinks that Russia as a neighbour of Alaska qualifies her to understand anything about the wider world (incidentally, she had barely led a trade mission).
Truthfully, my husband and I would have seriously considered maverick John Mccain for his greater experience and longer track record but we made the decision after the Vice Presidential Debate that Palin was not at all qualified.
At least, with Obama, having read his books, having heard his speeches, having viewed his debates - we knew he was smart enough to think.

Ming 9:43AM December 23, 2008