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Title: McCain: I Will Appoint Democrats to My Cabinet
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Published: Sep 8, 2008
Author: FoxNews
Post Date: 2008-09-08 09:56:15 by christine
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Republican John McCain said Sunday if he’s elected president, he will appoint Democrats to his Cabinet. Arguing Americans’ distrust of government doesn’t break down by party, McCain said he wants the best people to tackle the nation’s toughest problems regardless of partisanship. He continued to build on his nomination acceptance speech last week in which he faulted Democrats as well as Republicans for losing their way in Washington. “When we do all the town hall meetings and people, say I’ve lost all trust and confidence in government, they don’t say, I’ve lost confidence in Republicans, Democrats. They’ve lost confidence in everybody. The way you restore it is obviously to have a very bipartisan approach,” McCain told CBS’ “Face the Nation” in an interview taped for air Sunday. Asked if that meant he will appoint Democrats to his Cabinet, McCain said, “Yes, of course.” The Arizona senator said he expects Congress to return to Washington this week and spend the next month in gridlock before handing off the budget for the next Congress to tackle. He said that will leave Americans even more disillusioned, “if that’s possible.” McCain did not say how many Democrats he would appoint to his Cabinet, but he wouldn’t be the first president to cross party lines. President Clinton chose former Republican Sen. William Cohen as his defense secretary. President Bush picked former Democratic Rep. Norm Mineta to be his transportation secretary. Mineta was in his position on Sept. 11, 2001, when all U.S. carriers in and outside the U.S. were grounded for nearly a week. “I don’t know how many (Democrats will serve),” McCain said of his Cabinet’s configuration. “But I can tell you, in all due respect to previous administrations, it’s not going to be a single, you know, well, we have a Democrat now; it’s going to be the best people in America, the smartest people in America.” McCain said the individuals he asks to join his Cabinet will be motivated by service over anything else. “And I’ll tell you, some of them I’ll ask them to work for a dollar a year. They’ve made enough money. But I’ll also ask people who have struggled out there in the trenches to help people, to volunteer in their communities, who understand these problems at that level, which obviously is lost on a lot of — a lot — a big segment of Washington,” he said. It’s believed that McCain closely considered Independent Democratic Sen. Joe Lieberman as his running mate despite reports he was warned off such a move by conservatives within his party. Continuing on his theme of shaking up Washington, McCain also defended his choice of Sarah Palin to be his running mate. The Alaska governor has helped McCain attract huge crowds since the Republican convention. But she hasn’t answered a single question from the national media yet, earning criticism that she is not prepared to be the second in command of the U.S. McCain said Palin is ready to give her first interview, in fact, she is scheduled to be interviewed by ABC this week. McCain advised voters and the media not to underestimate her. “This is the most popular governor in America. She has a clear record of doing what Americans want first and uppermost: Reform. Reform. She has not only talked about it, she has, she’s done it and she took on the people in her own party,” he said. But McCain opponent Barack Obama said Palin is “more of the same.” Driving home the theme throughout the Democrats’ campaign — that McCain would be tantamount to another four years of the unpopular President Bush — Obama suggested that Palin is even closer to Bush than the Arizona senator. McCain’s choice of Palin “tells me that he chose somebody who may be even more aligned with George Bush — or (Vice President) Dick Cheney, or the the politics we’ve seen over the last eight years — that John McCain himself is,” Obama said on ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday. Palin has been praised as a maverick but criticized by Democrats as a social conservative who opposes abortion, even in cases of rape or incest. Obama’s chief strategist, David Axelrod, questioned whether she is a reformer, telling “FOX News Sunday” that she hired a Washington lobbyist to secure federal funding for the city of Wasilla when she was mayor there, and gladly accepted federal earmarks while governor. McCain, however, continues to try to drive the message that he — and his running mate — are reformers. In his Sunday interview, he said he bucked his own party on the war in Iraq, global warming and campaign finance reform, to name a few. “Obviously, I was very unpopular in some parts of my own party, whether it be on the issue of climate change or against (former Defense Secretary Donald) Rumsfeld’s strategy and the president’s strategy in Iraq, or whether it be on campaign finance reform or a number of other issues that I fought against the `special interests,”‘ McCain said in an interview broadcast Sunday on CBS’ “Face the Nation.”
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#1. To: christine (#0)
Now, if rumors start swirling that Hillary "MIGHT" be asked to become Sec. of State, wouldnt that be a coincidence?
Holy Joe is no longer a Democrat, but I would imagine he's already got that one locked up. Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-Connecticut) (I) stands for Israel, not "Independent."
“I would give no thought of what the world might say of me, if I could only transmit to posterity the reputation of an honest man.” - Sam Houston
oh, now, wouldn't it? if hil was the SOS, lieberman (the independent) would be?
Do You Know What Freedom Really Means? Freedom4um.com
that's what i was thinking. i wouldn't doubt, however, that mcCain would consider hillary for some cabinet post.
Do You Know What Freedom Really Means? Freedom4um.com
All the rumor has to contain is a hint that Hillary will be asked to accept something in a McKooK dictatorship and Obingo will start having nitemares.
Evidently, the new campaign strategy among Pubbies is to say they are bipartisan. We'll see how this ends up playing among the people. In reality, its just another indication that we have one party, not two.
"A leader, for a change." - Jimmy Carter, 1976 campaign slogan. Sound familiar? Here it comes again!
More important is how many dual-citizens are nominated.
A nation of mullets, ruled by inbred, moronic tyrants.
A nation of mullets, ruled by inbred, moronic tyrants.
The only reason Slimy Joe wasn't given the VP slot by McCain is because he could do more damage to the US and good for Israel as SOS.
What a surprise that would be. Who woulda thunk it?
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. That sumbitch ought to be doing stand up comedy. "The best people in America, the smartest people in America" and he is going to find them in Washington feeding at the public trough? LOL! Dumb bastige.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. Hil at Health and Welfare; Liarman as Secy of Def or Sec of State (I think the former), though he could easily be the ambassador to Israel. Lindsay, the loser, would get some plum, i.e., A/G. TOo bad there's a big question mark about Teddy's health, else he could be in charge of educashun. There's always the chance the former liar in chief would be chosen for sumthin special, like anti-christ or something. Feingold could be somethin, too. But it doesn't have to be, and won't be limited to politicians....there are lots of CFRers that aren't 'politicians', and also financial 'experts', i.e., Rubin.
We'll see how this ends up playing among the people. In reality, its just another indication that we have one party, not two. Ding. Ding. Ding! We have a winnah.....
DHS will be an interesting nomination.
A nation of mullets, ruled by inbred, moronic tyrants.
Maybe Ridge will go back there...........or some JBT would be happy to do so, doncha think--some military guy--like Betrayus perhaps?
I can see that choice. Regardless, he'll have plenty of scum to skim from.
A nation of mullets, ruled by inbred, moronic tyrants.
Joe only went to one convention.
Minus accident of birth .. GWB, Mgr. Hardees ... McBomb, Mgr. Burger King .. (both flunked out at Hamburger U.)
Well, all the popular names have been listed, but considering McCain's penchant for surprises, Zbig Brezinski (one of Obie's foreign policy advisers) would be peachy.
Fat Teddy
formerly GJones.
that would not surprise me at all. zbig's son works in the mcCain campaign already.
Do You Know What Freedom Really Means? Freedom4um.com
hey, inside, good to see you again. how've ya been?
Do You Know What Freedom Really Means? Freedom4um.com
I'd bet a bag of bagels that he'd appoint Chuck Schumer to head the BATFE...
Lieberman Sec. of State
"Every effort has been made by the Federal Reserve Board to conceal its power but the truth is the Federal Reserve Board has usurped the Government of the United States." "Mr. Chairman, the people of the United States did not perceive that a world system was being set up here that the United States was to be lowered to the position of a coolie country. . and was to supply financial power to an international superstate -- a superstate controlled by international bankers and international industrialists acting together to enslave the World for their own pleasure."
Yeah, the zionist, war monger convention.
"Every effort has been made by the Federal Reserve Board to conceal its power but the truth is the Federal Reserve Board has usurped the Government of the United States." "Mr. Chairman, the people of the United States did not perceive that a world system was being set up here that the United States was to be lowered to the position of a coolie country. . and was to supply financial power to an international superstate -- a superstate controlled by international bankers and international industrialists acting together to enslave the World for their own pleasure."
Spoken like a true Texas gentleman. No shortage of scum to skim around D.C.
"Every effort has been made by the Federal Reserve Board to conceal its power but the truth is the Federal Reserve Board has usurped the Government of the United States." "Mr. Chairman, the people of the United States did not perceive that a world system was being set up here that the United States was to be lowered to the position of a coolie country. . and was to supply financial power to an international superstate -- a superstate controlled by international bankers and international industrialists acting together to enslave the World for their own pleasure."
Hil at Justice Dept (She has lots of friends in low places and a brand new shredder), Liarman Secy of State, (really the 2nd highest job in American Govt.), Others from the Amnesty cabal will be welcome in a McInsane Admin.
"Every effort has been made by the Federal Reserve Board to conceal its power but the truth is the Federal Reserve Board has usurped the Government of the United States." "Mr. Chairman, the people of the United States did not perceive that a world system was being set up here that the United States was to be lowered to the position of a coolie country. . and was to supply financial power to an international superstate -- a superstate controlled by international bankers and international industrialists acting together to enslave the World for their own pleasure."
The word is "appointed" ... but you're spot on !
"Every effort has been made by the Federal Reserve Board to conceal its power but the truth is the Federal Reserve Board has usurped the Government of the United States." "Mr. Chairman, the people of the United States did not perceive that a world system was being set up here that the United States was to be lowered to the position of a coolie country. . and was to supply financial power to an international superstate -- a superstate controlled by international bankers and international industrialists acting together to enslave the World for their own pleasure."
Unless there is another "Fat Teddy" out there I'm unaware of, this guy will be pushing up daisies before McThuselah even takes office. Malignant brain tumors don't allow one to hang around long.
“I would give no thought of what the world might say of me, if I could only transmit to posterity the reputation of an honest man.” - Sam Houston
As I understand it, the goofs are nominated, and then must be confirmed by the senate. Please correct me if this is not the case Thanks.
A nation of mullets, ruled by inbred, moronic tyrants.
Why not? It's not like there is much of a difference between the two parties...
I'm not certain with respect to cabinent level appointments ... actually, I think you're right. I really don't care anymore, it appears the Republic has been replaced with a socialist/communist imposter, and everyone is going along with it. Pay taxes ??? Ya gotta be shittin me ... the situation is embarrassing, being an American is embarrassing.
"Every effort has been made by the Federal Reserve Board to conceal its power but the truth is the Federal Reserve Board has usurped the Government of the United States." "Mr. Chairman, the people of the United States did not perceive that a world system was being set up here that the United States was to be lowered to the position of a coolie country. . and was to supply financial power to an international superstate -- a superstate controlled by international bankers and international industrialists acting together to enslave the World for their own pleasure."
Take a look at McBomb's neocon-packed foreign policy team if you're losing sleep over Zbig. Minus accident of birth .. GWB, Mgr. Hardees ... McBomb, Mgr. Burger King .. (both flunked out at Hamburger U.)
Hell, no, I love this campaign. I'm looking for it to get down and dirty. Slinging Mud and drawing blood.
Pappa with Obie, one son with McCain and Misha @ MSNBC. Family uber alles. Yea.
The fact that McCain surrounds himself with people like Randy Scheunemann, Bill Kristol, Joe Lieberman, and Robert Bolton is one reason I'd never consider voting for him, even if his opponent was Lenin or Pol Pot.
#2. To: Cynicom (#1)
#3. To: Cynicom (#1)
#4. To: Sam Houston (#2)
Holy Joe is no longer a Democrat, but I would imagine he's already got that one locked up.
#5. To: Sam Houston (#2)
#6. To: christine (#0)
#7. To: Cynicom. all (#5)
#8. To: christine (#4)
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#9. To: Sam Houston (#2)
#10. To: christine (#0)
Republican John McCain said Sunday if he’s elected president, he will appoint Democrats to his Cabinet.
Lord Acton
#11. To: christine (#0)
“I don’t know how many (Democrats will serve),” McCain said of his Cabinet’s configuration. “But I can tell you, in all due respect to previous administrations, it’s not going to be a single, you know, well, we have a Democrat now; it’s going to be the best people in America, the smartest people in America.”
Lord Acton
#12. To: christine (#4)
#13. To: mirage (#6)
Pubbies is to say they are bipartisan.
#14. To: rowdee (#12)
#15. To: lodwick (#14)
#16. To: rowdee (#15)
some military guy--like Betrayus perhaps?
#17. To: mirage (#6)
In reality, its just another indication that we have one party, not two.
#18. To: christine (#0)
#19. To: lodwick (#14)
DHS will be an interesting nomination.
#20. To: swarthyguy (#18)
Zbig
#21. To: InsideJob (#19)
#22. To: christine (#0)
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-Schweizerische Schutzenseitunt (Swiss Shooting Federation) April, 1941
#23. To: Cynicom (#1)
Hillary "MIGHT" be asked to become Sec. of State,
#24. To: iconoclast (#17)
Joe only went to one convention.
#25. To: lodwick (#16)
Regardless, he'll have plenty of scum to skim from.
#26. To: rowdee (#12)
Hil at Health and Welfare; Liarman as Secy of Def or Sec of State (I think the former), though he could easily be the ambassador to Israel.
#27. To: lodwick (#7)
More important is how many dual-citizens are nominated.
#28. To: InsideJob (#19)
Fat Teddy
#29. To: noone222 (#27)
#30. To: christine (#0)
Asked if that meant he will appoint Democrats to his Cabinet, McCain said, “Yes, of course.”
Remember...G-d saved more animals than people on the ark. www.siameserescue.org
#31. To: lodwick (#29)
#32. To: swarthyguy (#18)
considering McCain's penchant for surprises, Zbig Brezinski (one of Obie's foreign policy advisers) would be peachy.
#33. To: iconoclast (#32)
losing sleep
#34. To: christine (#20)
zbig's son works in the mcCain campaign
#35. To: iconoclast, swarthyguy (#32)
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