McLame interviewed! Watch this pitiful performance and see why they've kept him away from scrutiny.

[jefferson_dem]

McCain finally answers some questions -- or tries to answer some questions.
Joe Sudbay (DC) · 9/11/2008 11:09:00 AM ET · Link
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Watch this interview of John McCain on WCSH in Portland, Maine. McCain is clueless. Clueless about his v.p.

No wonder the McCain campaign doesn't want McCain answering questions. He can't.

Nice work by Rob Caldwell. The McCain campaign thinks the local reporters will only throw softballs.

Actually, it's the national reporters, like ABC's Charlie Gibson, who throw the softballs.

http://www.americablog.com/2008/09/mccain-finally-answers-some-questions.html

[BeyondGeography]

1. LOL on the terrorism question..."Obviously the economy is also a big issue."

That was terrible.

[jefferson_dem]

2. Then he talked about energy.

Issues aside, I was truly struck by the hard rage that seems to bubble beneath.

I (kind of) hate to say it but this man does not project mental stability.

[BeyondGeography]

3. "She knows more about energy than anyone in the country."

Spare me...Obviously, the qualifications issue is a nightmare for them.

Great find, JD.

[Cant trust em]

6. More than anyone in the country. I have a hard time believing that any governor...

is more knowledgeable than people who work at think tanks.

[TwilightGardener]

7. Notice, though, that it doesn't stop them from the most egregious resume inflation

I've ever seen, even more than with Chimpy and his "Mexico is next to Texas" foreign policy experience.

[jefferson_dem]

18. “Sarah Palin is the most remarkable success story in the history of American politics"

Grandpa Fred actually said this at the rally yesterday. I mean :wtf:. Seriously.

[TwilightGardener]

21. Yeah...less than 2 years ago, she got elected governor. And then selected for VP

ahead of many more qualified people. Remarkable. Can't even begin to wrap my mind around greatness such as that.

[Virginia Dare]

35. Grandpa Fred must have taken his hyperbole pill yesterday..

he also said she was the victim of the most vicious political attack in history..:freak:

[snooper2]

What is her experience with National Security

energy


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:


He said she's the most POPULAR gov. - Twice :rofl:


I can't wait for the debates :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[mcg]

39. She went to an Alaskan island and kept an eye on Russia.

She was on the lookout for a sneak attack from Siberia,
protecting our borders. Not once did she even think
about the danger she was putting herself in.

[TwilightGardener]

4. He attributes his views on Iran, Iraq, Russia, etc., to her--when has she EVER spoken

about any of this before the last 2 weeks? She is only on the record as saying she hadn't thought much about Iraq. How can he get away with saying she understands Russia better than Obama, who sits on the SFRC and has actually developed a policy toward Russia? It's INSANE. And Alaska next to Russia as foreign policy experience--you've got to be fucking kidding, I didn't think they would seriously try to use that after it was mocked two weeks ago. I am aghast that the American people might actually buy this stupidity.

[1corona4u]

5. Just audio for me, no video?

Ok, got it to load..

[Skwmom]

8. He was backtracking big time on his Georgia bluster until that went down a black hole.

[ErinBerin84]

9. wrong thread

[NatBurner]

10. "what experience does she have in the field of nat'l security?" - mccain: energy.

[krkaufman]

41. SNL should be able to have a field day with Palin.

And it will be a shame if they take it easy on her. What a sham.

[ps1074]

11. YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS SHIT UP

OMG

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

CLUELESS

[nc4bo]

15. Sho caint! Unf'ing believable! omfg. What experience does she

have in NS?

Mccain: Energy. :wtf: Naw, you can't make this shit up. :wow:

[Virginia Dare]

36. Just imagine if Obama tried to get away with something like that..

I'm speechless...:wow:

[speedoo]

12. K&R. Thanks for posting this.

The debates will be the end of the road for him.

[agentS]

13. What's his basis for Palin's foreign policy credentials?

What, did she stay at a Holiday Inn last night?
:wtf:

[Virginia Dare]

37. I'm an expert on Cuba..

I stayed in Key West one time. Ask me anything...:wtf:

[FSogol]

14. K&R Watch this.

McCain does not seem to be able to function without Palin and brings every topic back to her. He continues to repeat the lies. Hope the debates have some good moderators.

[renate]

16. whole lotta nuthin'

Chef, plane, most popular governor in America--gee, that's news to me! Never heard that before....

Again, Alaska is right next to Russia--still no explanation of why this is relevant.

In response to "what can she do about Islamic extremism" he says "she's right on the issues." :wtf:

I wouldn't say this is Alzheimer's or anything... he just doesn't have actual answers to the questions because there aren't any.

(Is it significant that he doesn't agree with his own party's platform re gay marriage? He says it should be up to the states, the Republicans want a constitutional amendment. Do Republican voters know this?)

[Number23]

42. Nuthin' is right

In response to "what can she do about Islamic extremism" he says "she's right on the issues."

And then REALLY goes for the jugular with "Barack Obama is WRONG on the issues!!12!" No need to give any details on either of these points, folks. Just take my word for it when I tells ya that Sarah's right and Barack is WRONG!!!

My jaw dropped when he kept saying "she's the most popular governor in America" as if anyone had ever heard of the woman two weeks ago. McCain is so obviously miserable with the way his entire campaign has turned out I wouldn't be surprised if he WANTEd to lose so that he could go home and go to bed.

[NatBurner]

17. kick

this needs to be seen by ALL of us

[TooRaLoo]

19. Moose in the headlights look.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

[mcg]

40. LOL, that's worth repeating. I found out that the moose

is part of the deer family.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moose

[JBoy]

20. Pitiful and laughable.

"She probably knows more about energy than anyone else in the United States".

Give.Me.A.Fucking.Break.

And he's still pushing the "Alaska is next to Russia, therefore she understands Russia".

He can't possibly believe that. The old John McCain would not have bought that. This is Prisoner of the Right John McCain spouting propaganda on behalf of his captors.

Pathetic.

[Lugnut]

22. Wow!

I don't think he made one truthful statement. He must think we're all stupid.

[maseman]

23. Kick this basturd right to the top

:kick:

I am speechless. Absolutely fucking speechless. Two boobs running for the highest office. They are making GW look bright. What is wrong with McCain? I really do think he has either lost 100% of his former self and turned to the dark side or he has some severe mental/Alzheimers problems.

The question was what experience does SP have on foriegn policy or national security..."Well the economy is important....She runs a state that is next to Russia...She is right on Iraq, Iran, Russia...I think she'll be good at foriegn policy..."

OMG!

[gratefultobelib]

24. Holy cow!! Make this into an ad!

[tallahasseedem]

25. The biggest question is...

why isn't this REAL JOURNALIST/REPORTER on the main stage? He was wonderful!

[MaineDem]

26. A big thumbs up for Rob Caldwell! I missed this if it aired last night.

Great showing for the local news guy. Even if his stiff upper lip makes me crazy.

[ContinentalOp]

27. What a great interview! -nt-

[MaineDem]

28. Here's the local station's comment section

Let them know how well Rob did in the interview!

http://www.wcsh6.com/life/programming/local/207/story.aspx?storyid=92595#comments

Thank you.

[Bill219]

29. I have been trying to grab this to put up on youtube

but have been unsuccessful so far

can anyone grab it and post it to youtube so it will get more views?

[AzDar]

30. OMG! Again with the Alaska-is-close-to-Russia foreign policy meme.

Is it POSSIBLE that the Repukes have nominated a candidate DUMBER than W. ???

[Ichingcarpenter]

31. *****CBS NEWS has picked up on this Story******

McCain Still Struggling With The Basics
By Steve Benen

I'm afraid this is just embarrassingly incoherent. First, the notion that Palin's proximity to Russia counts as national security experience continues to be unusually stupid, even for McCain.

Second, "Energy" is not a response to the question, "What experience does she have in the field of national security?"

And third, to insist, publicly and on the record, that Sarah Palin "knows more about energy than probably anyone else in the United States of America" is, quite literally, laughable. We are, after all, talking about a politician who isn't sure about the human impact on global warming, and hasn't demonstrated any real expertise on the issue. Ever.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/09/11/politics/animal/main4440080.shtml

[jefferson_dem]

32. Good.

Expose this stupid senile old fucker before it's too late.

[cui bono]

33. He sounds like he's pushing for her to be president!

It's really sad to see this. He knows he can't win without touting her virtues and so he sounds like she's the one running for president and that he's fully behind it. Why would he keep comparing her to Obama? He looks like an old sick person who knows he's being tossed aside and can't do anything about it because the GOP machine is bigger than him. Like he knows he's just a pawn and completely out of control of his own destiny.

[RagAss]

34. Dementia

[krkaufman]

38. Good interview. The "example of foreign policy" question should be enough to sink McCain/Palin.

Oh, right. That and his *again* stating that proximity of Alaska to Russia gives Palin foreign policy credentials. (Couldn't the reporter have asked McCain for any examples of her meeting with Russians to discuss relations?)