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The Case for McCain

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John McCain appears to oppose a federal bailout for Florida homeowners who don't like paying high insurance premiums because they... [MORE]

jbb 

Jan 29, 2008 14:36

John McCain is Bob Dole 2.0. The doctrine of primogenture is once again going to sink my party at the... [MORE]

Adirondack Al 

Jan 29, 2008 04:37

He's distanced himself from Bush, and he is the only one that can grow the party and maintain the ol'... [MORE]

GOP Latina 

Jan 29, 2008 01:15

"These three candidates all offer the American public the prospect of experience and ability, and they offer the prospect of... [MORE]

Handy 

Jan 28, 2008 23:22

WOW!... Go Mitt! Poll Watch: Datamar Florida Poll, conducted Jan. 25th-27th, 2008. Mitt Romney: 35.6% John McCain: 23.2% Rudy Giuliani: 14.8% Mike... [MORE]

Newzaroo 

Jan 28, 2008 21:20

Anyone who saw John McCain Meet the Press on 1/27 had to lose all respect for him. He makes Multiple... [MORE]

mnjam 

Jan 28, 2008 20:12

I disagree with one of the key premises of this article; that in order to be a successful commander in... [MORE]

Hanya 

Jan 28, 2008 19:52

Does it not bother ANYONE ELSE that McCain admitted that he doesn't know much about the economy!? Come on people?... [MORE]

Thooper 

Jan 28, 2008 19:14

Professor Glaeser hints at - but perhaps stops short of completely saying - that the Grand Old Party has lost... [MORE]

Ramjet 

Jan 28, 2008 18:44

Here is a link to an article that the neoconsevatives will find interesting since it comes from none other than... [MORE]

Todd 

Jan 28, 2008 18:26

There are two things McCain is proud of - his family's tradition in the US Navy and his Republican heritage.... [MORE]

Rod 

Jan 28, 2008 18:19

Smaller government? With more wars, his cuts in pork will still have higher government spending. And he'll balance the budget... [MORE]

pgl 

Jan 28, 2008 17:24

I grew up a Republican working on dozens of campaigns from the time I was about 12. I watched thru... [MORE]

Ron Moore 

Jan 28, 2008 17:04

Ed, You note that the polls show McCain as having a higher chance of winning the Presidency than either Giuliani or... [MORE]

Eric Crampton 

Jan 28, 2008 15:58

In this article, you did not emphasize the most important reason why John McCain should be elected President of the... [MORE]

Mr. W. Hodgkins 

Jan 28, 2008 15:49

I have been closely watching the campaigns from the beginning. Although he is to be admired for his military service,... [MORE]

Ann Herget 

Jan 28, 2008 15:37

McCain lacks economic expertise (by his own admission), Giuliani lacks pro-family values, and Romney excels in both these critical areas.... [MORE]

Eliot Brinton 

Jan 28, 2008 15:30

I would have to disagree Mr. Gleaser. The potential President that has the most experience in Congress, and knows personally... [MORE]

Andre Jaumot 

Jan 28, 2008 14:42

While I agree with Glaser that the GOP is broken and needs fixing, consider the following in determing whether McCain... [MORE]

Drew 

Jan 28, 2008 14:25

Thanks for a terrific article. I am a McCain supporter because he is the best on the central issue of... [MORE]

Jim Adams 

Jan 28, 2008 13:47

The author of "The Case for McCain" touted the three leading GOP contenders as including: McCain, Romney, and Guliani. The... [MORE]

Daniel 

Jan 28, 2008 13:37

McCain will destroy the Republican party. Just say NO on McCain! [MORE]

John 

Jan 28, 2008 13:31

The Republican Party is at a fork in the road with two distinct factions vying for control of its future: 1)... [MORE]

Dan R, 

Jan 28, 2008 13:30

Are you kidding me? Backwards? What's wrong with backwards? The essence of conservatism is to conserve those values that made... [MORE]

Mike D'Virgilio 

Jan 28, 2008 12:34

I am getting concerned over McCain's infatuation with war combined with his headstrong anger. SCARY! I keep hearing him repeat... [MORE]

Afisher 

Jan 28, 2008 12:34

The three candidates seem to be uniquely representative of the party of Reagan. Although we can not construct a clone... [MORE]

Ralph Lawrence 

Jan 28, 2008 12:17

No, McCain is not leading the Republican party off in the right direction. Through his liberal leadership in Congress (McCain/Feingold,... [MORE]

Paul in California 

Jan 28, 2008 11:49

McCain is thewrong choice! McCain is too old, too angry, and too much a politican insider. The media has Not... [MORE]

Norma Parker 

Jan 28, 2008 11:16

I am a lifelong conservative Republican. I will probably support Romney or Guiliani for the nomination. I, along with millions of... [MORE]

Calie Stephens 

Jan 28, 2008 11:11

Incredible! McCain IS THE PAST! He's one of the reasons Washington is BROKEN! If you want change, vote Romney! [MORE]

Rockyspoon 

Jan 28, 2008 11:02

Do you believe John McCain? Do you believe him when he says he didn't vote for Tax Cuts because there... [MORE]

Timothy L. Pennell 

Jan 28, 2008 10:57

It's absurd how enthusiastically right wing pundits forgive and forget the mistakes and ideological deviations from Giuliani and Romney, but... [MORE]

Armando 

Jan 28, 2008 10:24

I don't understand this. Romney changes position on one thing...abortion and it's called a flip-flop. He has been extremely open... [MORE]

Russ 

Jan 28, 2008 10:00

I'd like to address McCain's global warming approach, and his chances against the Dems. McCains policy to restrict the economy... [MORE]

Ben Davis 

Jan 28, 2008 09:32

You should pass this on to your parents and sister. It is the best summation of the importance of Republican... [MORE]

Heidi 

Jan 28, 2008 09:21

There is no case for McCain. He was part of the Savings and Loan scandal of the 80's. He has... [MORE]

Randy 

Jan 28, 2008 09:12

"Congress Shall Make On Law", the first five words of the first amendment. I do not understand how the Republican... [MORE]

Paul, Georgia 

Jan 28, 2008 06:48

One only has to read Robert Coram's recent book American Patriot to get a picture of McCain and his motivations... [MORE]

Rogers Marshall 

Jan 28, 2008 22:28

"Mr. McCain offers the most radical break with the recent Republican past," That's because he's all but a Democrat. [MORE]

Sav 

Jan 28, 2008 05:52