Meet The Press - Sunday, July 13th, 2008
July 13th, 2008 Posted in 2008, Andrea Mitchell, Barack Obama, Carly Fiorina, Claire McCaskill, Harold Ford Jr., John McCain, MSNBC, Meet The Press, Mike Murphy, NBC, Presidential Politics, Tom Brokaw
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July 13th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
I think John McCain should distance himself from Graham. The American public is hurting and I don’t think anyone that believes it is all in our heads should be in the position of lead economic advisor to John McCain. Some rich stock market analyst said John McCain showed lack of leadership by not sticking up for Graham but in this case I strongly disagree. The economic problems facing America are real. Maybe the rich do not feel it but the middle class is hurting. I think he needs a new economic advisor and I am confident Romney would never never agree with Graham. McCain needs better counselors.
Sometimes I find myself thinking that in many ways I do not see McCain being much better than Obama. I know that strikes a negative cord with a lot of those who post here but I just can’t help feeling like we are all up a creek without a paddle when it comes to this years election.
I know McCains spokesperson is trying to reassure us that McCain is going to fix the economy but if that is to be believed what is he doing taking advice from Graham in the first place. It really solidifies the notion that McCain is out of touch and very much a Washington insider. Good luck winning Michigan McCain.
If McCain pulls this one off it will be because he was the best of two really bad choices.
July 13th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
I agree 100% Mit 10, so you’re not the only one. I’m in Michigan and there are many here who aren’t voting for McCain unless Gov Romney is picked up as VP. This kind of problem McCain has with the economy is exactly why we need Romney aboard ASAP.
July 13th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
I believe its spelled Gramm (not to be confused with Senator Graham the amnesty shill who is also a McCain lackey.) Also totally agree with you guys on this. Gramm is probably doing fine, but when the cost of something that just about everything you can buy is affected by goes up dramatically, its going to cause economic problems.
July 14th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Harold Ford Jr. (Natl. Democratic Leadership Council Chair) stated in this video that Obama’s biography was equally as powerful as McCain’s. Simply silly! No matter how frustrating McCain may be, his life experiences and service to America dwarf that of Obama’s.
Gramm’s comments while speaking with the Wall Street Journal editorial board - that the U.S. has become a nation of whiners suffering from “mental recession” elicited a quick and clear response from McCain: Phil Gramm did not speak for him (McCain).
The election is a learning process: Back in February of this year McCain was touting Gramm’s economic insights as among the nation’s best and that there was no one in America more respected on the issue of economics than Senator Gramm. Shortly after McCain’s rebuttal of Gramm’s “nation of whiners” remarks, McCain was asked if Gramm might be in line for a job as treasury secretary. McCain joked: “I think Senator Gramm would be in serious consideration for ambassador to Belarus, although I am not sure that the citizens of Minsk would welcome that.” McCain is learning. Gramm is out. Romney’s expertise and ability to stay on message looks better and better.
Murphy is of the opinion that the presidential contest will center on the great lakes region – whoever plays well there will be strong. Michigan! This is shaping up better and better for Romney.
Tom Brokaw pointed out that the latest Newsweek poll has Obama at 44% and McCain at 41%. Mike Murphy’s opinion is that national polls count AFTER the conventions are held, the vice-presidents named, and the two main speeches (president/veep) are given. I agree. Naming Mitt Romney as V.P., shortly after Obama announces his V.P., will steal momentum from the Dems and set the stage for a rousing, jump-on-the-couch Republican Convention!