McCain Camps new approach to handle gaffes - "he didn't hear the question"

[sabra]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x3440598#3440794

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An Associated Press reporter tried to ask McCain for a comment Friday in Aspen as journalists were being escorted from a brief photo opportunity. McCain smiled and said, "gotta keep your sense of humor."

Campaign spokeswoman Brooke Buchanan said McCain did not hear the question, and the campaign had no comment.

Obama spokesman Tommy Vietor said in a statement, "What does John McCain think is funny about an intolerant smear artist who called Pope John Paul II senile and claims the government lied about 9/11?"

[Ichingcarpenter]

1. He didn't hear the question because he was a POW

I'm surprised they didn't use that one.

[benddem]

2. Just a little more proof

that age is catching up to him.

[Happyhippychick]

3. Bad move. An old geezer in need of a hearing aid is not very presidential.

[Occam Bandage]

4. "John, what would be the stupidest thing you could say about this situation?"

[rinsd]

5. McCain is channeling Stockwell.

[NatBurner]

6. Riiiight...

Then what was he responding to then? The voices in his head?

So… along with the laundry list of physical ailments McCain has, we can now tack on hard of hearing as well? Great. But I suppose we can't mention it, lest he has a hissy-fit about "ageism", right?

dork

[DCBob]

7. get the old warmonger a hearing aid for god sakes...

The future of the fucking country is at stake!

[ErinBerin84]

8. it doesn't get any more goofy than that, folks.

So....now that they do know what the question "was", do they denounce? Or avoid?

[eshfemme]

9. Way to go, McCain campaign-- way to emphasize just how old he is.

That he's ready to just drop dead at any minute, or that his mind's going or that his hearing's going. Way to instill confidence in your man.

[samdogmom]

10. Didn't Reagan pretend he couldn't hear questions, too?

I remember many video clips of him putting his hand next to his ear (a gesture often used to signify you can't hear what's being said) and then moving on without answering the question.

Actually answering a question and then after the answer proves to be foolish, saying you couldn't hear the question makes you look ridiculous! Why are you answering if you never heard the question? Wouldn't you ask for it to be repeated?

They may have to start wiring McCain up like Bush is wired up so he gets his mouth under control.