McCain Campaign Energizes Michigan
September 6th, 2008 at 10:54am Kevin Patrick
Sterling Heights, Michigan was one of the first stops for John McCain after the convention. And they got a full dose of Palin Mania:
U.S. Sen. John McCain and Sarah Palin brought their newly minted Republican presidential campaign to the home of the Reagan Democrats on Friday, drawing a huge crowd eager to hear from the hockey mom and the war hero.An overflow crowd at the Freedom Hill County Park amphitheater — which brought traffic to a standstill for hours on Metropolitan Parkway — roared with each punch line and cheered with every dig at the Democratic nominee, U.S. Sen. Barack Obama.
[T]he candidate, appeared to look to a future working for Michigan, whose voters both campaigns covet.
“A little straight talk here: I need Michigan to win,” McCain said. “We will disagree from time to time on a specific issue, but I promise you this: I will never let you down and I will always, always put my country first.”
If Friday’s enthusiasm is any indication, McCain scored gold with the pick of Palin, perhaps igniting the campaign with their own frenzy, much the way Obama-mania has swept through many of the Illinois senator’s events.
If McCain can flip Michigan, we’ll be celebrating in November. If there are any McCainiacs in Michigan who want to get involved, sign up here.
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16 Comments
1. CanadianObserver | September 6th, 2008 at 11:10 am
Sterling Heights, Michigan was one of the first stops for John McCain after the convention. And they got a full dose of Palin Mania:
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Poor old McCain. He’s the one running for President and all the adoration is heaped upon his pick for VP.
Before Palin, the crowds he attracted were paltry indeed.
There is a lot of gushing talk coming from Republicans as to what an ideal President Palin would make.
How does that make the old guy feel, I wonder. Do you think he will be looking over his shoulder more often now?
KEVIN: How does it make him feel? On November 4th it will make him feel like The President of the United States. And that will be a pretty amazing feeling.
2. CanadianObserver | September 6th, 2008 at 11:48 am
Kevin, if McCain does become President on November 4th., he will definitely be outshined by his VP. (see: - Palin mania, Palin for President mantra)
I just feel sorry for the old guy that’s all.
3. neocon | September 6th, 2008 at 11:49 am
CO,
He doesn’t want your sympathy.
I feel sorry for you living in Canada.
4. rich | September 6th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Obama would have felt the same way at times, and that is why he didn’t pick Clinton. That is why he won’t be president. You should save your crocodile tears for him.
P.S. I find it Hilarious that Hillary will not attack Palin, only McCain. he really does not want Obama to win.
5. CanadianObserver | September 6th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
I feel sorry for you living in Canada.
3. neocon | September 6th, 2008 at 11:49 am
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Under a Republican President, the U.S. has matched Canada’s dismal unemployment rate. How do you feel about that, neocon? Do you think another Republican President can make it all go away?
Seems the U.S. has gone to the dogs under a Republican administration. I feel sorry for you, also.
6. kimberly4victory | September 6th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Hmmm … and for two years, we’ve had a Democrat-led congress that has done absolutely nothing for the country.
Lines forming around the block to get into McCain-Palin rallies, and yet, hardly a word about that from the MSM. Anyone surprised?
7. neocon | September 6th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
CO,
The average jobless rate throughout the 2000’s has been lower than that of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. So try and gain a little prespective.
Secondly, the economy is much more effected by Congress than the President. Remind me again who has controlled Congress that last two years?
8. CanadianObserver | September 6th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Secondly, the economy is much more effected by Congress than the President.
7. neocon | September 6th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
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So, neocon, if Congress is to blame for the state of your economy and for the high unemployment rate then I guess we better hope that both Congress & the Executive Branch can work together to get America back on track.
If you have a Democratic Congress and a Democratic President things should go smooth as silk, yes?
9. neocon | September 6th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
CO,
America is usually best operated when the full complement of checks and balances are employed. To counterweight the ignorance of Pelosi/Reid, it’s best we have McCain.
And incidentally, Pelosi and Reid are two of the most incompetent leaders in the history of our nation. I would hardly want to add one more to the mix.
10. CanadianObserver | September 6th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
9. neocon | September 6th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
CO,
America is usually best operated when the full complement of checks and balances are employed.
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So, neocon, if McCain does become your next President, are you saying that with a Democratic Congress and a Republican in the White House the economy & job creation will flourish?
Since you currently have a Democratic Congress and a Republican in the White House and that’s not working for you, I wonder how will the same set-up will be any better?
11. neocon | September 6th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
CO,
It’s that perspective thing. For most of our nations history, we have had seperate parties lead two of the three branches of our government and historically, that has proven to be the best combination.
I simply tire of your naivety, lack of objectionable thought and historical perpsective.
12. Wellington | September 6th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
And yet do you remember McCain saying this:
Are we worse off now, or better off now?
Which way is the wind blowing?
What a mess.
13. CanadianObserver | September 6th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
“Washington’s broken. John McCain knows it,” the ad says. “We’re worse off than we were four years ago.”
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That’s quite an admission for a Republican to make. McCain is sounding more and more like a Democratic candidate every day.
Hasn’t anyone told him that Bush belongs to the Republican Party? You know, the same one he wants to win on November 4th. If he thinks that confessing to the failures of the past 4 years will entice the voter to elect the Republicans for another 4 years, well, he is one clueless dude.
14. neocon | September 6th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
CO,
Once again your herd mentality hurts you. On some fronts, we are worse off, and many of conservatives, including myself, want change.
Our current energy policy is archaic and we must get aggressive on all means of domestic and renewable sources. McCain has the best plan.
Our economy has certainly gone south in the last year (which I contend is blamed more on the current Congress), and is not as strong as it was 4 years ago (when Bush was still President with a GOP congress I might add). McCain has the best plan.
On the other hand, the war in Iraq is going very well, which is bad news for the Dems.
15. yekepyt | September 6th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Hi neocon,
The average jobless rate throughout the 2000’s has been lower than that of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. So try and gain a little prespective.
Are you talking about the jobless rate, or the unemployment rate? They are two separate statistics. Can you cite your source?
Secondly, the economy is much more effected [sic] by Congress than the President. Remind me again who has controlled Congress that last two years?
The President holds the pen that signs the budget, and the President proposes a substantial portion of the budget.
Since 2006, nearly every time the Democratic congress has attempted to dig us out of one of the Bush/McCain holes, the Republicans have threatened to filibuster. The Democrats do not control congress — yes, they are in the majority, but they are hamstrung by the GOP and its constant filibuster threats.
16. CanadianObserver | September 6th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
15. yekepyt | September 6th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
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So the Democratic Congress was stifled by a Republican President. A guy who said he would work with the Democrats to bring change to Washington.
Now we have McCain promising the same thing. Hmmm……