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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: My mother has a good theory about McCain [View all]DURHAM D
(32,596 posts)5. My theory is that McCain was looking at 2016 and
thought Petraeus would be the next President until the current President "unfairly" put a hex on that.
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Lieberbutt retired. But I think he knew the writing was on the wall and he wasn't going to win.
southernyankeebelle
Nov 2012
#6
Ain't that the truth! First we threw his bony butt out of the CT Dem Party and most folks in
CTyankee
Nov 2012
#36
This is one man I can't stand. Truly can't stand. Nothing but an opportunist through and
southernyankeebelle
Nov 2012
#37
Lots of very good people care about the Jewish community and Israel. My husband for one.
CTyankee
Nov 2012
#38
I didn't mean to offend you or your family. I am a supporter of a Jewish Nation.
southernyankeebelle
Nov 2012
#39
You called it right traitor he is. Again I am glad you aren't mad at me. I like everyone
southernyankeebelle
Nov 2012
#43
My theory is that he knows he is irrelevant and cannot stand to be out of the spotlight...
driver8
Nov 2012
#2
An article I read stated that as a youngster McNasty used to throw such violent tantrums that he
sammytko
Nov 2012
#10
As did a lot of Republicans. And they were counting on Petreus to help bring down
yellowcanine
Nov 2012
#23
His bitterness is misdirected - he should be bitter at the GOP for denying him the nomination in
Midwestern Democrat
Nov 2012
#30
The only committee he is eligible for in the next Congress is Indian Affairs.
MjolnirTime
Nov 2012
#35