McCain says he 'absolutely' wants to lead country

[Miss Chybil]

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0507mccain-mensjournal07.html

Billy House
Republic Washington Bureau
May. 7, 2005 12:00 AM

WASHINGTON - Sen. John McCain says that he "absolutely" wants to be president and that he is qualified for the job but that he is focused on his Senate duties and will "wait a couple of years" to decide about a White House bid in 2008.

"I have the luxury of being able to wait because I don't have to lay any of the groundwork. I don't have to go meet all of the state party chairmen - I've done that before," McCain says in the June issue of Men's Journal magazine, due Tuesday on newsstands.

The Arizona Republican also discusses his battle with melanoma, a potentially fatal form of skin cancer, and describes his health as fine.

"I just came from my dermatologist yesterday with a clean bill of health. I get examined every three months, because once you've had a melanoma, the likelihood of another one is greatly increased," McCain said. "Most normal Americans have to go once a year; I go every three months. And once in awhile, they find something somewhere on my body, and they cut it off."

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[lebkuchen]

1. no chance in hell

[LTRS]

40. Problem is, he can win (UGH!)

[lebkuchen]

41. No chance in hell I'd vote for him

[LTRS]

69. He's a repug, and not trying to get YOUR vote

[lebkuchen]

74. He had my vote when he was running against Bush

Now, he's just another "Powell sell-out."

[BornaDem]

47. Not in the real world.

[LTRS]

70. Unfortunately, we don't live in a "real" world anymore

He can easily capture the repug vote, and quite a bit of the moderates as well.

[BornaDem]

73. There are lots of repugs who will not vote for McCain...

so he could only get elected by taking a huge number of Democrat voters which is not going to happen either. I don't think McCain can win primaries to get the repug nomination except in states where Democrats can cross over and vote for him to screw up the repugs. I'm not going to lose any sleep worrying about who can beat 72 yr. old totally unpredictable cancer-ridden McCain.

[aquart]

52. Yeah? With whose vote? Not mine.

Maybe the Nader voters.

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

2. "McCain says he 'absolutely' wants George W. Bush...

...to hold onto his neck like he's his prison wife."

[Jensen]

22. We the "People " will NOT forget!

[roughandtumble]

3. After spreading his legs for Rove, he doesn’t deserve respect now.

Fug him.

[Elidor]

5. He was spreading for big dollars long before Rove came down the pike

He's a slut of the first order.

[reprobate]

61. To be truthfull, yor'd have to say he spread his cheeks.

[jeff30997]

4. McCain lost all credibility when...

He kissed The Chimp's ass.

[Ravy]

6. I am sure he would lead in an "absolute" way if elected...(n/t)

[The Revolution]

7. Most normal Americans have to go once a year?

I don't even have a dermatologist...

[Stinky The Clown]

12. "Most Americans" have to beg for health care

Hey Johnny .... go fuck yourself

[AP]

28. ...because Republicans represent interests of health care industry rather

than the interests of normal Americans.

[SammyWinstonJack]

33. Most "normal" Americans pay for Johnny's 3 month check ups

Whether we want to or not. Ya know, his Federally funded health care insurance, something he and the rest of Congress won't allow 'normal' Americans to have. What an outta touch moran.

[Nite Owl]

29. Let's not forget this line.

He obviously doesn't know about the health care problems Americans all face. Totally out of touch.

[Zorra]

8. McCain is the logical pseudo-moderate candidate that the thugs will

use to counter the RW extremism of Bush and the neocons.

This is part of a long term plan that the RW has to keep the RW in power in order to continue the PNAC agenda for empire.

We need to start a campaign directed toward "middle America" against McCain now; he is not a reasonable alternative Bush, and will continue to destroy our country if Bush has not already killed this planet by 2008.

[Desertrose]

9. ughhhh...noooo

Just what we don't need...more McCain...my senator
:evilfrown:

[NoodleBoy]

26. ever go into the AZ state forum?

never seen your name there, we've had some discussion about who/how to defeat Kyl in 2006.

[Cha]

35. Good Luck with that,

NoodleBoy!

[Desertrose]

38. I probably should check it out again...

haven't been in there recently......

[stevedeshazer]

10. Mini-Me can fuhgeddaboudit

[burned]

11. That photo makes me feel sorry for him.

Like he's a lump that had its conscience sucked out.

[Ernesto]

13. And he calls himself a "man"?..... Truly sickening. n-t

[earth mom]

34. ot-I've been spelling it "forgetaboutit"

is your spelling the correct one or the new york version? ;)

p.s. see my post downthread.

[Cha]

36. That's pure Newyawkese! n/t

[earth mom]

37. Aha-Thought so! Can you tell I'm from the west coast?!

though it actually looks better spelled the New Yawk way! :)

[davidinalameda]

14. he' still a right wing shrill

always has and always will be

but he's better than Frist or anyone else the Bushie will put up

[AlCzervik]

15. I will never support him again, i made that mistake in 99'

and i learned my lesson. He let Bush fucking walk over him, his wife and his daughter and did jack shit about it and now he's a Bush ass kissing toadie.

[Journeyman]

16. Instead of running his mouth, why doesn't he try running his Senate seat?

Let's see some of that "absolute" leadership, McCain. Stand up to BushCo and their assinine Social Security plan; call for investigations into the "secret memo" and all the other Iraqnam lies BushCo's shoved down a compliant Congress' collective throats; repeal the destructive tax breaks and reinstate the gutted environmental laws; push again, but this time for some "true" campaign reforms. . .

Show us you know how to lead, McCain. And more than that, show us "where" you plan to lead us. You don't have to compromise your "ideals" or strike bargains you don't want . . . just show us the what, when, where, why and how of your self-believed leadership skills and we'll make the choice if you get to be President. "Show us the manner," McCain, else you'll deserve nothing better than the door.

[Strelnikov_]

17. The Mind May Be There, But The Body May Not Be Capable

He would be 72 by the time he is sworn in.

He has been treated for melanoma, and I am sure a number of years in a NV prison camp did not do much for his life expectancy.

With the problems the next President will face, they are going to need to be in excellent physical shape to take the stress.

On Edit: 2000 was his shot. If he wanted it, he should have fought for the GOP nomination, or run as a 3rd party candidate.

[lancdem]

30. I think 72 it too old to run for a first term

I don't care who it is.

BTW, Hillary, Kerry and Edwards have all gained against McCain in the polls, in some cases substantially. Check out http://www.pollingreport.com and click on the presidential preference link.

[Strelnikov_]

71. I Agree. Some Of The Old Lutherans And Mormons I Met

were mentally and physically capable to be President into their 80's. But these were people who lived clean lives with a lot of physical activity.

My experience is that men who have been through the ringer like McCain has generally start to fail in their 70's. They may live into their 80's, but there is no way they would have the stamina to effectively serve as President.

[Rex]

18. Why would I want a weak-willed Bushwhore leading the country?

McCain sux ass. He has no self dignity left and should just shut up and sit down.

[ForPeace]

19. Ironic juxtaposition of headline

Right below this was the headline:

"McCain wants Kerry to stop looking ahead"

Maybe he should practice what he preaches!

[AspenRose]

20. Well he's going to have to get past Rudy first

I heard on AAR news yesterday that Rudy is ahead of him in polls.

[CountAllVotes]

25. oh gawd

NO! :puke: I can't stand either one of them! :puke:


:kick:

[AspenRose]

57. Jeb is in third

"On the Republican side, former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani is the top pick for the 2008 presidential nomination, with 25 percent of GOP voters on his side. Senator John McCain of Arizona got 20 percent, and Florida Governor Jeb Bush 10 percent."


Lord help us all. At least 'Cat Killer' isn't on there.

See link:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x1451373

[Vickers]

21. I wonder what the Swift Boat Liars will have to say about HIS Vietnam duty

:eyes:

[yorkiemommie1]

23. ..."Once in awhile, they find something somewhere on my body,...

.. and they cut it off" Like a CONSCIENCE? I thought that was *'s job!!!!!!!!

McCain, you are a cowardly shill and an abomination.

[mitchtv]

60. maybe they will cut off that ugly bump

between his shoulders.

[rocktivity]

24. The SAME John McCain who thinks Kerry should stop "looking ahead?"

Straight-talking Sen. John McCain wants his friend Sen. John Kerry to ice his "obvious" desire to run for president again and focus on his day job. "It's pretty obvious, the way he's acting, he'd like to try it again," the Arizona Republican said of a 2008 Kerry bid.
link

Oh, and doesn't McCain have a "day job" of his own?

:mad:
rocknation

[devilgrrl]

27. You beat me to it

:applause:

[Cha]

31. Oh, shit! Sorry, asshole..

you lose..no way will you ever be my president! And I seriously doubt you make it to the chimp house.

[earth mom]

32. Once *s tool, always *s tool...

forgetaboutit! No chance in hell! :puke:

[antonialee839]

39. No thanks!

[still_one]

screw you mccain, and the horse you road on

anyone who supports someone who trashes your wife and kid is nothing in my book

[still_one]

42. screw you mccain, and the horse you road on

anyone who supports someone who trashes your wife and kid is nothing in my book

[Straight Shooter]

43. Forget it, McCain. You had your chance. You are a LOSER.

Just like Little Boots, your boy king.

[still_one]

44. don't forget mccain was one of the bastards who voted against

making Martin Lurther King day a national holiday

that along with not defending his wife and kid against * attacks says everything about the bastard

[heyphillip]

45. McCain 2008 possible presidential run

Now you see why he kissed Bush's ass in the 2004 presidential race. he wants his support in 08 and he wants Rove to run his campaign.

[Disturbed]

46. Once he was a hero now...

he's a zero. If he had cared about Amerika he would not have whored himself to the Bush Junta. He should retire when his term is up.

[Democat]

48. Republicans have McCain and Giuliani - who do we have?

No one with that name recognition comes to mind - except Hillary, who has almost no chance of winning because the middle of the country hates her.

The future is not bright.

[aquart]

54. Ha! Ha! Giuliani won't carry New York.

His glory time is over. He has multiple divorces and cancer on his resume. And Kerik.

And New York would be the only reason to run him.

[AspenRose]

55. AND he's pro choice

The powers that be that currently are calling the shots in the GOP won't have any of that.

[customerserviceguy]

58. That's exactly right

The extreme right of the Republican Party would never nominate this guy. He's far too moderate for them on a LOT of positions. The only people he gets any support from for his Presidential bid are people who are still racked with guilt about Vietnam, and see a vote for him as a way of making things right for Vietnam veterans.

I think we saw how well that played out for John Kerry.

[karynnj]

66. Way too early

Bill Clinton was not on anybody's radar screen in 1989. (If people knew him at all it was for a dreadful speech at the convention the year before.

Anything can happen in the next two years. Hillary can become even stronger by running a phenomenal 2006 race or the race could diminish her appeal. Circumstances could make an issue that Clark or Edwards is behind more critical and visible - and this may position them well. A governor could deal well with some issue and move up in prominance. Kerry's activism could make him worth a second look.

Also, don't over rate McCain or Guillani
Guiliani - is a slease. He was great on 911, but you wouldn't want him for 4 years. He dropped out of the Senate race against Hillary because he was losing badly (although he said prostrate cancer). He actually told the NYC media he was getting a divorce BEFORE he told his wife he was divorcing her. He crossdressed regularly for a Broadway fundraiser - innnocent, NYC fun for a good cause - this may be a problem elsewhere (was more sure before Laura's comedy, he stayed with a gay couple after his wife threw him out.

McCain handled a smaller amount of slime with less success and far less grace than Kerry did. (Also, Kerry co-ordinated the Senate Vietnam vets to back McCain. They were fantastic. If he's attacked in the primaries this time, a diabolical move on Kerry's part (esp if he's not running) would be to defend McCain with the same passion he did in 2000. Saying that standing by when these things happen and not speaking up, is the mark of a coward. )

Also, even in his own accounts of his Senate work, he's a hot head. (Dean doesn't really have a problem with his temperand look what they did). I only read the chapter dealing with the POW/MIA work, because early last year some recommended reading it - more to understand Kerry. From his own book, the conclusion I reached was that dealing with the Nixon administration, the Vietnamese, ultra conservative Bob Smith, and the difficulty of getting everyone to agree, were no more difficult for Kerry than keeping McCain from exploding publicly!

[American Tragedy]

49. What normal American has their skin checked annually?

Hey John, most Americans don't see a dermatologist at all, or any manner of medical specialist. That is a bit expensive. God, I wish I were the interviewer. I would have loved to have given that bastard a reality check.

Hell, I'd like to see one. Ever since midterms my complexion has been painfully inflamed.

:(

[joanski01]

50. What's McCain talking about?

Everyone knows that Santorum is going to get the nomination.:sarcasm:

[aquart]

51. I absolutely want a million bucks.

Yet, it cometh not.

[femme.democratique]

53. He is mentally damaged from his time in the Hanoi Hilton

That is the only explanation I can think of why he'd support Bush after he fucked him in the ass. I wouldn't trust him to mow my lawn.

[Neshanic]

56. Can't wait to see R opponents ads on Cindy's "little helper" problem.

"How can we trust John McCain when his wife was stealing drugs from a charity?"

"I am Jeb Bush and I approved this message."

[jobycom]

59. He had his chance to lead by opposing the war, but he sold out

[Geo55]

62. Ahem.....

"I just came from my dermatologist yesterday with a clean bill of health"

but Johnny, it's the "soul" that's rotting...forget about skin.

[demzilla]

63. McCain is still viewed

by many people as an independent-minded man of principle (not saying that's what he is, that's what he appears to be.) He is one of the few genuinely popular politicans in the country.

But the right-wing nutjobs view him as a sellout, he has no support among the evangelicals, and therefore they will keep him from getting the nomination. The GOP business class also wants someone who will tow the line, and McCain is a little too independent for their comfort.

So the GOP is more likely to go with Jeb or Frist than McCain (or Giuliani). This is to our advantage.

[Evergreen Emerald]

64. That boat has sailed

He and Powell could have gone down in history as leaders who stood against the fascist power play. They instead sold their souls. I will never support McCain.

[tom_paine]

65. McCain has absolutely ZERO chance of being selected by Diebold

to assume the throne of Imperial Amerika.

None. Poor guy, if only he would prostrate himself before the Imperial Family, which he has done, but not to nearly the extent they desire loyalty from their Stooges.

McCain, ultimately, is nobody's Stooge (though he has tried lately, to put on a show for the Imperial Family, but I am guessing they aren't buying it) and THAt is what will prevent him from EVER being Emperor of Amerika.

Even IF the Imperial family decides, for fictions sake, to let one of their Lackeys NOT named Bush to keep the throne warm for four or eight years.

Poor McCain, it is his greatest misfortune to be ready to run for pResident just when that office has ceased to exist.

[lumpy]

67. We should start now to make

sure that this weakkneed politician will get no support from Democrats. McCain has proved himself to be interested only in McCain's destiny. He is not worthy of the office. Be careful of putting trust in people who use the word "I" so frequently and play both sides of the aisle to no ones advantage except to remain in office for a modicum of power and prestige.

[lanlady]

68. just what we need

Another pro-gun, anti-abortion politician in cowboy boots.

[Robworld]

72. He'll lose the primaries to Jeb Bush.

and this time he deserves it.

http://www.dumdumgoestothecircus.com/

[oasis]

75. McCain can go straight to hell. Just another Bush ass kissing bastard.

[lwin]

76. Where did this myth that he's a moderate come from?

The guy is a pure bred neocon. Really.

[Skittles]

77. Mr. McCain is unfit to lead

he lost all shred of respect and decency when he sucked up to bush inc after they trashed his family

[Dr Fate]

78. He is the GOP "Good Cop"

Don't ever fall for this guy.

[truthisfreedom]

79. the guy confuses me. confusing people don't get enough votes to win.

although i don't mind whenever he sides with Dems, i can't put my finger on anything mccain stands for... i hope he runs. 8^)