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McCain Supporters: John’s “Straight-Talk Express” is sure Taking a lot of Detours Lately! Why?

There are tons of John McCain supporters out there. Frankly, I am baffled by the fact there are more than a 10% of the electorate supporting the man. Following is one of dozens of examples where John McCain isn’t very sure of what he knows. I don’t know if this is simply a sign of memory lapses or what. I honestly believe it is both a memory lapse issue and a sign he really does not know much about economics. His huge face-plant the other night in the debate, when asked a simple question involving the President’s Group on Financial Markets in the executive branch, was stunning.

My question to all you John McCain supporters: What are we all missing with Senator McCain? You all obviously still support him, but why don’t these enormous missteps cause you to change course to support someone else in the race?

McCain Said That Because Of His Experience On The Senate Commerce Committee, He Wouldn’t Need A Vice President With Economic Experience.

“Noting that he also later ran the Senate Commerce Committee, Mr. McCain said in the interview that he would feel no need to select a vice president with expertise in economic policy to balance his own foreign-policy experience.”

(David Leonhardt, “Fiscal Mantra For McCain: Less Is More,” www.nytimes.com, The New York Times, 1/26/08)

You will recall that he challenged Tim Russert in the debate for using one of his quotes that he really does not know much about economics. Then, check this:

However, In November, McCain Said He Would Choose A Vice-President Who Understands Economics Because He Doesn’t.

“On at least one occasion, McCain has raised the matter himself. On Nov. 10, while traveling through New Hampshire on his Straight Talk Express bus, McCain was asked what he would seek in a vice presidential candidate if nominated. After mentioning the ability of a potential running mate to replace the president, McCain said, ‘You also look for people who maybe have talents you don’t, or experience or knowledge you don’t, as well.’ ‘What are those qualities that you don’t - that you wouldn’t mind complementing?’ asked David Brooks, a columnist for The New York Times. McCain paused. ‘Uh, maybe I shouldn’t say this, but, somebody who’s really well grounded in economics,’ he said.”

(Sasha Issenberg, “McCain Tested On Economy,” The Boston Globe, www.boston.com, 1/26/08)

Senator McCain’s “straight talk express” is turning and over-correcting at every turn these days. “Straight talk”? I don’t think so.

~ Vic

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