First there was “Obama girl”, now there are.. the “McCain girls”. People are certainly excited about politics these days. These three women want John McCain in the White House. Did they convince you?
Republican John McCain’s Adviser Won’t Attack Obama
HIGH PROFILE REPUBLICAN SUPPORTS OBAMA
Senior advisor to John McCain, Mark MacKinnon, has indicated today he will step down from the McCain campaign if Obama wins the Democratic nomination. MacKinnon, who designs McCain’s advertisements, said he could not face being part of a campaign that “would inevitably be attacking” Obama. He went on to say:
“I have met Barack Obama. I have read his book. I like him a great deal. I disagree with him on very fundamental issues but it would be uncomfortable for me and it would be bad for the McCain campaign”.
(Ironically, it seems he feels perfectly fine in attacking Hillary if she wins the nomination. Perhaps he did not read her book. )
The confession, along with former Republican Senator Lincoln Chafee’s endorsement today, indicates again just how much potential there is for cross party support for Obama, and how high up within the Republican Party the Obama support exists.
Lincoln Chafee, the former Republican senator for Rhode Island, endorsed Barack Obama, despite the fact he was unseated in 2006 partly because Obama campaigned hard for his opponent.
Obama has dubbed Republicans leaning his way “Obamacans” - disaffected Republicans who have drifted away from their party.
Are Republicans supporting Hillary too? Yes, but it seems their motivations are slightly different. Excerpt:
They have wanted her to lose the nomination for the mere sport of it, and they have wanted her to win because they think she’s the weakest potential Democratic nominee. Lately, the entire party seems united in its quiet pleading: “Please, Hillary, you’re in it, now win it — for us.”
VIDEO: Barack Obama Most Likely to Beat John McCain
First, as someone else so eloquently remarked: Count me as one of those people who does not want to see the Clintons on an Obama ticket. He needs someone who will add to and complement, rather than subtract from the ticket. But anyway…
A VIDEO OF THE POLL DATA WE’VE BEEN HEARING ABOUT. Obama will beat McCain. Hillary.. Not so much.
McCain vs Obama: 39% McCain, 46% Obama
