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Home Front: Politix
Poll may signal tough primary for McCain
2009-11-21
A new poll from Rasmussen may foreshadow a tough primary fight down the road for Republican Sen. John McCain (Ariz.) in 2010.

In a hypothetical match-up against former Rep. J.D. Hayworth, who is reportedly considering a 2010 bid, McCain holds only a two-point lead, besting his potential opponent 45 percent to 43, according to Rasmussen.

That means Hayworth is already polling within the margin of error -- a tough spot for any incumbent to be in, especially one who formerly won his party's presidential nomination.

Nevertheless, Rasmussen is quick to point out that the winner of the GOP primary could sail through the general election, as Democrats are still without a strong candidate.
Posted by:Fred

#17  This homesick native would like McCain to do one more service for AZ. Head off to Sedona and enjoy some sunsets, please.
Posted by: Cornsilk Blondie   2009-11-21 23:57  

#16  The same media which praised McCain during the primaries (and then stabbed him in the back again and again during the general election) is the same media which is saying now that Sarah Palin is unacceptable.

Tells you something.
Posted by: CrazyFool   2009-11-21 18:26  

#15  So in keeping w/ Rantburg policy, I no longer wish McCain to FOAD, just FO.

That's the spirit!
Posted by: Steve White   2009-11-21 18:13  

#14  McCain was the backstabbing Media's designated Republican Golden Boy (aka designated loser). "Maverick" had no ideological base or economic policy and much of his Senate career consisted of backing ruinous policy (e.g. immigration, unrestricted imports, muzzling his own party). His run was based solely on self gratification and the intense friendly media focus upon him (and sucking the oxygen from the other candidates) as the "acceptable" Republican, at least until he got the Repub nomination.

McCain's loss to the Communist has done immense damage to the country. Much more than losing a war. The permanent multi-trillion yearly drag being added to the national economy is sucking what little excess wealth is created after the $700-1000 billion yearly trade deficits. Just the planned and advertised increase in the national debt is $10 trillion over the next 8 years, though, taking into account the $3 trillion increase in 2009, Obama is set to accomplish that goal in 4 years. That's hundred's of billion's of our wealth being extracted every year just to pay the interest, piling one upon the other, and a hole Diverse (i.e. Balkanized) America is not likely to dig itself out of.

So in keeping w/ Rantburg policy, I no longer wish McCain to FOAD, just FO.
Posted by: ed   2009-11-21 17:28  

#13  McCain is the main reason I surrendered my Trunk party membership in 2006. There has been no more of my $ to the Party since then. The Gang of 14, Campaign Finance Reform, and Immigration Reform are some of the the reasons the Republicans are in danger of joining the Whigs. The party showed time after time that not only did they not respect Conservatives in the morning, they didn't respect them at the time.

No more Rinos. If it means losing, then lose honestly.
Posted by: SR-71   2009-11-21 17:18  

#12  and take Meghan with you
Posted by: Frank G   2009-11-21 16:11  

#11  I hope he goes down in flames and retires.

Damn RINO needs to be put out to pasture.

Thanks for your service John, now go the fuck home.
Posted by: DarthVader   2009-11-21 15:51  

#10  McCain has been very good - to McCain. He's already faced one recall attempt some years ago (whereupon he promptly tacked-right).

That said, it's what primaries are for. As David Broder wrote recently, the Republicans have a long tradition of fighting it out in the primaries and the lesser elections. It's up to the various factions - including moderates - to make their case.
Posted by: Pappy   2009-11-21 14:04  

#9  
Enough.

You may wish for Mr. McCain to retire or be defeated, fine.

No wishing for death. We don't wish for Americans to die here at the Burg. Note the obvious exception for Americans who have clearly committed treason and murder (e.g., Major Hasan). Other than that, it doesn't matter how odious you think an American citizen might be, we don't write such things here.

It's a bright line for us moderators. Comments that do that go straight to the sinktrap.

AoS.
Posted by: Steve White   2009-11-21 13:21  

#8  It's a PRIMARY. That's what primaries are for. Hayworth is a smart dude and more politically reliable than the Mavericky POS
Posted by: Frank G   2009-11-21 13:11  

#7  CLue: when circled, point guns outward.
Posted by: lex   2009-11-21 12:12  

#6  Indeed. Die already. The Pup-Tentis the future of politics.
Posted by: Perry Stanford White   2009-11-21 12:01  

#5  whimpifcation and feminization of his party. Got out man, get out.
Posted by: HammerHead   2009-11-21 10:25  

#4  First thought: For f*ck's sake, die already.
Then read "in 2010".
On second thought, for f*ck's sake, die already.
Posted by: ed   2009-11-21 09:05  

#3  Indeed run out all the Rinos. That'll ensure a counterforce to the Democrats.

A smaller, more perfect, party is needed.
Posted by: Perry Stanford White   2009-11-21 07:49  

#2  Thanks for your service. It's time to retire.
Posted by: Jumbo Slinerong5015   2009-11-21 07:45  

#1  ...as Democrats are still without a strong candidate.

It appears McCain is probably available without too much of a change in his principles. They'll at least have name recognition.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2009-11-21 07:33  

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