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General Wesley Clark Attacks McCain AGAIN
Gen. Wes Clark interview on Fact the Nation, June 29, 2008Retired General Wesley Clark, thrown under the bus by Barack Obama earlier in the day, is coming back for a second round of attacks on John McCain.
There are many important issues in this Presidential election, clearly one of the most important issues is national security and keeping the American people safe. In my opinion, protecting the American people is the most important duty of our next President. I have made comments in the past about John McCain’s service and I want to reiterate them in order be crystal clear. As I have said before I honor John McCain’s service as a prisoner of war and a Vietnam Veteran. He was a hero to me and to hundreds of thousands and millions of others in Armed Forces as a prisoner of war. I would never dishonor the service of someone who chose to wear the uniform for our nation.
John McCain is running his campaign on his experience and how his experience would benefit him and our nation as President. That experience shows courage and commitment to our country – but it doesn’t include executive experience wrestling with national policy or go-to-war decisions. And in this area his judgment has been flawed – he not only supported going into a war we didn’t have to fight in Iraq, but has time and again undervalued other, non-military elements of national power that must be used effectively to protect America But as an American and former military officer I will not back down if I believe someone doesn’t have sound judgment when it comes to our nation’s most critical issues.
More ….More…..Wesley Clark is clearly out of line then and now. It is all about Wesley Clark now, isn’t it?
The LEFT may love the attacks -look at the some of the comments at Ben Smith’s blog:
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Could John McCain wished for a better 4th of July?
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Harry Reid Watch: Coal and Oil Make US Sick
Democrat Senate Majority leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) proclaims that “coal makes us sick and oil makes us sick…”
Harry Reid who last year proclaimed that the Iraq War was lost now says that coal and oil make us sick.
So, what do you propose Senator lay off all of the coal and oil industry workers and do what?
Nuclear power?
No, you are against that too.
Back to the horse and buggy, and candles I presume……
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William Kristol – McCain Should Choose Sarah Palin as Vice President
Governor Palin visits with the Joy Greisen JEC Preschool and Camp at the Congregation Beth Sholom synagogue in Anchorage after signing HB 88 “TVs & Monitors in Motor Vehicles” on June 16, 2008
William Kristol, the founder and editor of the conservative weekly political magazine, The Weekly Standard on Fox News this afternoon raised the prospect of a Sarah Palin nomination as a Vice Presidential running mate for Senator John McCain.Kristol first raised the prospect of Sarah Palin on Fox News Sunday.
Is this the reason why there was a Mitt Romney for Vice President story in Politico today?
Yep, they are fighting to be named the GOP running mate.
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John McCain Watch: Wesley Clark Comment “UNNECESSARY”
Sen. McCain responds to Gen. Clark’s comments and says that they were unneccessary.
John McCain has responded to retired General Wesley Clark’s remark yesterday:“I don’t think riding in a fighter plane and getting shot down is a qualification to be president.â€
John McCain:
“That kind of thing is unnecessary. I am proud of my record of service, and I have plenty of friends and leaders who will attest to that,†McCain said, adding those sorts of attacks don’t “reduce the price of a gallon of gas by one penny†or help struggling Americans keep their jobs or homes.
McCain is right and Obama is putting out yet another fire.
The Democrats are the masters of the “CHEAP SHOT” and in this case they are not only wrong but mean spirited.
Advantage Team McCain…….
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Barack Obama Throws General Wesley Clark Under the Bus Over McCain War Remarks
Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks as retired Army General Wesley Clark (R) listens during Obama’s meeting with generals and other military flag officers at a military and foreign affairs round table discussion in Washington June 18, 2008
Barack Obama speaking in Independence, Missouri threw former General Wesley Clark “UNDER THE BUS” for his remarks yesterday regarding John McCain’s Vietnam era war record.Obama also sought to tamp down controversy surrounding comments over the weekend from a supporter. Retired Gen. Wesley Clark said in a television appearance that the Vietnam War-era military service of John McCain, Obama’s Republican opponent, does not necessarily qualify him to be commander in chief.
McCain was a fighter pilot who was captured and held as a prisoner of war for more than five years.
Obama said that patriotism “must, if it is to mean anything, involve the willingness to sacrifice” and sought to distance himself from Clark’s remarks without mentioning them.
“For those like John McCain who have endured physical torment in service to our country—no further proof of such sacrifice is necessary,” Obama said. “And let me also add that no one should ever devalue that service, especially for the sake of a political campaign, and that goes for supporters on both sides.”
The comment drew loud applause.
Separately, in a statement, Obama spokesman Bill Burton said, “As he’s said many times before, Senator Obama honors and respects Senator McCain’s service, and of course he rejects yesterday’s statement by General Clark.”
Wesley Clarks’ comments were definitely over the top but Obama is being disingenuous about his surrogates attempts at smearing John McCain. Note that Senator Jay Rockefeller made similar comments and when called on them, quickly apologized.
Barry needs to completely disavow Clark’s comments and “FIRE” him from the campaign. So, he went half way today.
These type of campaign tactics might excite the LEFT and lately they have been pushing this crap through the blogosphere but impugning a man who has been tortured for his country will not win you any friends with American voters.
Flap bets you won’t be seeing Wesley Clark around much……..
Update:
Geraghty over at National Review has the seven attacks on McCain’s war record. A concerted attack?
After statements by a half-dozen high-profile Democrats and Obama
surrogates, you cannot persuade me that there is not a concerted effort
on the part of Obama Democrats to criticize McCain on his war record. George McGovern, Jay Rockefeller, Tom Harkin, Democratic congressional candidate Bill Gillespie, Ed Schultz, Tony McPeak,
and now Clark. Way too many to be coincidence. We’re seeing a lot more
derisive comments about McCain’s wartime service than we are about
Obama’s race.You bet it is a concerted and a drawn out organized attack.
But, if you made the comment about Obama’s lack of ANY military service it falls on deaf ears.
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Mitt Romney Watch: Top of the McCain VP List?
Senator John McCain and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney tops John McCain’s list for Vice Presidential candidates? So, it seems.Surprising many Republican insiders, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is at the top of the vice presidential prospect list for John McCain. But lack of personal chemistry could derail the pick.
“Romney as favorite†is the hot buzz in Republican circles, and top party advisers said the case is compelling.
Campaign insiders say McCain plans to name his running mate very shortly after Barack Obama does, as part of what one campaign planner called a “bounce-mitigation strategy.â€
The Democratic convention is in late August, a week ahead of the Republican convention. That means McCain can size up the opposing ticket before locking in his own.
Flap made the argument for Romney a number of weeks ago.
In the meantime, Barack Obama has opted out of public campaign financing and Team McCain finds itself vastly underfunded.
McCain sources tell Politico that they believe Romney could raise $50 million in 60 days. One close Romney adviser said it could even be $60 million.
McCain’s choice will come down to the three M’s:
- Mitt
- Money (business, economics and fundraising)
- Michigan
Flap predicts McCain goes with Romney. Of course, this will not be my favorite choice (which is Sarah Palin, the Governor of Alaska) but in a match-up against Obama and Biden/Bayh it is a winning combination.
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Day By Day by Chris Muir June 30, 2008
But, Chris, Jeremiah Wright called Barack Obama just another Chicago politician. And…. Obama is.Plus Ca Change…….
In blogging matters, for the next week flapsblog has moved to Indianapolis where Flap is vacationing with friends.
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links for 2008-06-30
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Retired Gen. Wesley Clark, a key military adviser for Barack Obama, dismissed John McCain’s war record as a qualification for readiness to be president.
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The Bush Administration steps up its secret moves against Iran.
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Day By Day by Chris Muir June 29, 2008
John McCain supported “comprehensive” illegal immigration reform and spear-headed the compromise bill with Teddy Kennedy.What you see is what you get?
McCain is “SOFT” on illegal aliens and the GOP will have to live with it.
Flap bets that Obama would be tougher than McCain on employer sanctons.
***********In blogging matters, Flap will be leaving Denver today and flying to Indianapolis for a week of 4th of July festivities.
Regular blogging will resume from Indiana on Monday.
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Wow! Mr. Foreign policy expert is finally going to visit Iraq. Flap is overwhelmed….
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Oh YES YOU Are……LOL…….