Wednesday, February 20, 2008
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In Victory Speech, McCain Goes After Obama
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Posted by:
Matt Lewis at
8:49 AM
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As I noted last night, John McCain is lucky to have gotten a head-start in defining Barack Obama.
During his victory speech last night, McCain continued to avail himself of this opportunity, taking several jabs at Obama, including the following key excerpts:
I will fight every moment of every day in this campaign to make sure Americans are not deceived by an eloquent but empty call for change that promises no more than a holiday from history and a return to the false promises and failed policies of a tired philosophy that trusts in government more than people.
And ...
Will the next President have the experience, the judgment experience informs, and the strength of purpose to respond to each of these developments in ways that strengthen our security and advance the global progress of our ideals? Or will we risk the confused leadership of an inexperienced candidate who once suggested invading our ally, Pakistan, and sitting down without pre-conditions or clear purpose with enemies who support terrorists and are intent on destabilizing the world by acquiring nuclear weapons?
He embraced his status as the GOP's "nominee for president," refferred to terrorists as "moral monsters," and, also added …
“I'm not the youngest candidate. But I am the most experienced.”
McCain's speech focused on several substantive policy areas, including fixing Social Security and Medicare, rethinking our military mission, and making the tax code simpler, just to name a few. He also made sure not to be labeled the anti-Obama/anti-hope candidate by closing on this optimistic note:
Don't tell me what we can't do. Don't tell me we can't make our country stronger and the world safer. We can. We must. And when I'm President we will.
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"failed policies of a tired philosophy that trusts in government more than people".
Excuse me while a barf.
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...achieve the IMPOSSIBLE- make me happy to vote for John McCain??!! |
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Is Juan Hernandez still in his campaign? |
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McCain better be careful. If little Mr. McCain makes enough noise Obama might realize he exists and turn around and squish him like a bug so that his eyes pop out.
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This will be the election year of contrasts. In order for McCain to win, he has to emphasize the contrast between him and Obama, assuming he becomes the Dem’s nominee. Among the contrasts: McCain, the experienced public servant versus Obama, the relative rookie; radical liberal versus moderate-conservative policies; and style (Obama) versus substance (McCain). McCain also needs to contrast his kind of change versus Obama’s kind of "change", i.e., big taxes, big government, weaker America, etc. Obama's kind of hope (hope in hope or hope in big government) versus the Republican’s vision of hope (independence, liberty, freedom - the classic conservative Reagan party but also the innovative-thinking party of Lincoln). The contrast between the victim mentality party (Democrats) versus the victors (Republicans). As someone who has overcome great odds and hardships as a POW for six years, McCain embodies the victor. You want to talk about "hope"? I think McCain knew more about hope from a dark prison torture chamber than Obama did from his paradise prep school and lawyer life days. McCain was left for dead -- both physically and politically -- in the past. But I believe he can once again be the comeback kid if Obama, the rock star, continues to ride his metaphoric 15 minutes of fame. |
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Look at the primary vote totals. Wisconsin has been among the most competitive states in recent general elections. Kerry won 49.70% to 49.32% in 2004 of roughly 3 million votes cast.
Yesterday, there were approximately 1.1 million votes cast in the Dem primary to roughly 400,000 in the Republican.
To win the state in November, McCain would have to get 1,100,000 more than were cast in the Republican primary and that's assuming every Huckabee voter indeed voted for him.
That folks is next to impossible.
But what's worse it that the votes McCain does get out of independents and a few Democrats will not be going to Republicans down the ballot.
Republicans could not have nominated a weaker opponent to Obama than John McCain. It's that simple. |
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Great analysis! @10:54
Let me help you out a bit...
Obama = good. McCain = bad.
Obama = hates everything. McCain = loves all.
Obama = kicks puppies. McCain = pets puppies.
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It's nice to see that someone is paying attention.
McCain is toast! |
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To speak comfort to us?
Go DNC Joe |
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Obama serves his lord
McCain uses his lords name in vain AT other
US Senators
WRITING A NAME IN in NOVEMBER!!! |
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Yes, this is analysis that McCainiacs don't get, and didn't get prior to Super Tuesday. A liberal Republican cannot win in the general by acting like a Democrat. The base is not excited about McCain and they are not going to turn out in the numbers that he needs to win. Those independents that McCain borrowed to win his primaries will vote for Obama in the general. McCain will be left without any support from the left or right. Throw into the mix the fact that the liberal media gives the Democrats more attention than Republicans by 2 to 1, and the fact that the liberal media will attack McCain for nine months straight will all spell disaster.
I can hold my head up high and say that I didn't vote for McCain in the primary. When he crashes and burns in November the blame will fall to the McHucks. I live in California so my vote in the general wont matter since my state is one of the most liberal states in the Union. All I can do now is sit back and watch my country turn to the likes of Marx and Lennon for its prosperity. |
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I think you must be confused. Obama will be the one squished like a grape. |
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Hillary and Obama are still singing the "Comprehensive Immigration Reform" tune, not realizing it could be their swan song.
The only issue I have ever seen 75-80% of Americans agree on is stopping illegal aliens. Any GOP candidate that is credible on this issue could win in a landslide.
The biggest problem is the RNC has sold it's soul to the cheap labor express. They are determined to nominate an amnesty candidate, even if it means losing the election. Stupid Party, indeed.
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