Video: Chuck Norris says McCain is too old to be president
posted at 2:05 pm on January 21, 2008 by Bryan
Well, I guess Mike Huckabee can kiss the AARP vote goodbye.
You know what I want to see? A staredown between Chuck Norris, Wilfred Brimley, Jon Voight and Fred Thompson. Notice which candidate doesn’t have to send out a surrogate tough guy, because he is his own tough guy.
Also, it just occurred to me that Mitt Romney doesn’t have a tough guy supporter. Better get on that.
Update: Well, I stand corrected. Romney does have a tough guy supporter — America’s toughest sheriff. That’ll work.
A controversial Arizona sheriff known for making his inmates wear pink underwear and eat green bologna turned his back on his state’s favored presidential candidate, opting instead to join forces with former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.
The Romney camp appointed Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio Monday as honorary chair of the campaign in the state of Arizona.
“The first time I met the governor at a private meeting, first thing he said was ‘How’s the pink underwear doing?’” Arpaio told FOXNews.com Wednesday.
Romney asked Arpaio to join his campaign in early January after several meetings, said Arpaio, who has made his name with a tough stance on immigration in the nation’s fourth largest county.
(h/t Say Anything)
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Somebody’s got to say it!
HaraldHardrada on January 21, 2008 at 2:07 PM
Well…he is.
Darksean on January 21, 2008 at 2:08 PM
Donny Osmond isn’t tough enough for you?
WasatchMan on January 21, 2008 at 2:09 PM
Oh no?
see-dubya on January 21, 2008 at 2:09 PM
How old is McCain? 72?
How old was Reagan when taking office?
amerpundit on January 21, 2008 at 2:09 PM
Too bad for Mitt; I just checked, and apparently Wilford is a Mormon.
Frozen Tex on January 21, 2008 at 2:11 PM
He’s absolutely right too.
If he starts at 72, he’ll potentially have to serve till he’s 80. That’s entirely too risky. His mental capacity will be diminished severely.
AlexB on January 21, 2008 at 2:11 PM
Not smart going into FL.
JiangxiDad on January 21, 2008 at 2:11 PM
Ah, Reagan was 70-71.
amerpundit on January 21, 2008 at 2:13 PM
You know what’s behind McCain’s wrinkles? Another wrinkle.
lorien1973 on January 21, 2008 at 2:13 PM
Well, that was unpleasant. Not the worst thing I’ve ever seen, but… unpleasant.
Frozen Tex on January 21, 2008 at 2:13 PM
Heh. How could I forget?
By the way, do you know who Chuck’s quote helps…?
Bryan on January 21, 2008 at 2:13 PM
He does have a point imagine the 72 year old McCain against a young 46 year old Obama. A stark contrast of age. But if you ever see McCains mother, she seems quite alert and alive and she is in her 90s.
Complete7 on January 21, 2008 at 2:14 PM
RUDY
JiangxiDad on January 21, 2008 at 2:14 PM
I think Reagan was 69 when elected the first time.
CP on January 21, 2008 at 2:15 PM
Maybe, maybe not, but who cares what Chuck says? Hey Chuck, I loved ya in “Missing in Action” and “Invasion USA”, but don’t tell me who to vote for, or who not to vote for, and if ya do it again, I’ll kick your azz!
(Walks away slowly, hopin’ he doesn’t see me…)
Tony737 on January 21, 2008 at 2:16 PM
Juan is the oldest candidate ever to run for president.
He’s had skin cancer three times and statistically that is not good news for for a 72 year old.
He wont be able to do two terms..assuming he survives the first term.
Supposedly more people would be biased about a candidate’s old age than they would be with either a woman, a black man or or a mormon.
HaraldHardrada on January 21, 2008 at 2:16 PM
Dude, Fred’s tough guy is Jeri.
Big S on January 21, 2008 at 2:16 PM
LOL
JiangxiDad on January 21, 2008 at 2:17 PM
Maybe my math is wrong (it is a day off for me) but Reagan was born in 1911 and served from 1981 to 1989.
amerpundit on January 21, 2008 at 2:17 PM
Neither will I.
JiangxiDad on January 21, 2008 at 2:18 PM
Big S on January 21, 2008 at 2:16 PM
Jeri would lose the staredown though, because everyone would keep staring at Jeri.
see-dubya on January 21, 2008 at 2:18 PM
“Donny Osmond isn’t tough enough for you?” – WasatchMan
HAAA! Now THAT’S funny!
Tony737 on January 21, 2008 at 2:18 PM
No, he’s too socialist to take office under a Republican nomination.
MadisonConservative on January 21, 2008 at 2:19 PM
I am still
waitinghoping for a Michael Steele/Jim DeMint GOP nomination!!!ColtsFan on January 21, 2008 at 2:19 PM
Very true.
Big S on January 21, 2008 at 2:20 PM
Chuck will be 68 in March, (gotta love IMDB) who the heck is he to tell anyone they’re too old?
If you have five dollars and Chuck Norris has five dollars, Chuck Norris has more money than you. And then he broke his hip.
Chuck Norris does not sleep. He waits. And then he broke his hip.
trubble on January 21, 2008 at 2:22 PM
Well, at least no one could question their sanity/masculinity.
Frozen Tex on January 21, 2008 at 2:22 PM
I never thought I would live to see the day that anybody could care in the least what a horrible c-level actor thinks about politics. I dont give a rats a$s what Jane Fonda, Sean Penn, OR Chuck Norris think.
The fact that Jaysus H. Huckachrist rolls out this loser of a bad actor is further proof that he is a pro-life democrat and the true son of satan (OK, that last part was harsh).
PS. Go Mitt!!
Roger Waters on January 21, 2008 at 2:23 PM
Big S,
I took your advice re-read the article. Thank you for your clarification on an earlier thread here.
ColtsFan on January 21, 2008 at 2:23 PM
“Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t round-house kick!”
Frozen Tex on January 21, 2008 at 2:23 PM
That’s why FredHeads should cut their losses and hope for a VP slot for Fred. I guess the same could work for Huck. Whatever way it goes, a lot of people will be unhappy, just like the rest of this election.
Wineaholic on January 21, 2008 at 2:24 PM
I want Fred to stay in the race. Im his supporter and I dont want any rino McCain, Huck, Mitt or Rudy to be president
Fred all the way till the end !
William Amos on January 21, 2008 at 2:24 PM
I read that Chuck Norris has never voted but he now is touting Huckster we should listen to him. Another example of why Hollywood should stay out of politics and continue to have other people write what they say.
Les in NC on January 21, 2008 at 2:26 PM
Chuck Norris killed fred…now he’s gonna kill McShame!
HaraldHardrada on January 21, 2008 at 2:26 PM
Great and important link. Thanks. Stock markets crashing around the world, Dow ready to plummet again tomorrow, and HotAir is giving us Chuck Norris’s opinion.
Now that’s serious conservatism.
Drum on January 21, 2008 at 2:27 PM
“And then he broke his hip.” – Trub
“Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t round-house kick!” – Tex
Hahahahaha! THIS is why I love HotAir!
Tony737 on January 21, 2008 at 2:27 PM
I wonder when Chuck will get tired of the flying crap coming from behind him.
Speakup on January 21, 2008 at 2:28 PM
*shrugs* It’s funny, but I wish people would remember that Romney’s already come back from the dead…. :D
Vanceone on January 21, 2008 at 2:28 PM
Our resident liberal scold wants serious — go here and look what the left is doing to Canada.
Bryan on January 21, 2008 at 2:29 PM
Who’s too old to be a martial arts movie star?
dedalus on January 21, 2008 at 2:30 PM
Drum – Stock markets crashing around the world, Dow ready to plummet again tomorrow, and HotAir is giving us Chuck Norris’s opinion
Hey, lighten up Francis, we have our serious stuff and we have our fun stuff, we don’t hafta be all serious all the time, do we?
Tony737 on January 21, 2008 at 2:31 PM
Chuck Norris: Old people should be used as fuel.
CABE on January 21, 2008 at 2:31 PM
Who’s too old to be a martial arts movie star? – Dedalus
Steven Segal?
Tony737 on January 21, 2008 at 2:32 PM
Stock markets crashing around the world, Dow ready to plummet again tomorrow, and HotAir is giving us Chuck Norris’s opinion.
Now that’s serious conservatism.
Drum on January 21, 2008 at 2:27 PM
The reason why the dow keeps dropping is because of investor panic and also due to the fact that everybody is out there shorting stocks.
The number one reason that investors are freaking out is because……fears of a democrat winning the white house!!
HaraldHardrada on January 21, 2008 at 2:32 PM
Ouch. Big mistake Bryan.
And Joe isn’t a pretend tough guy. He walks the walk.
csdeven on January 21, 2008 at 2:32 PM
Chuck Norris would be a better spokesman for Wigs R Us.
BTW, McCain isn’t too old, just too liberal.
cat-scratch on January 21, 2008 at 2:33 PM
Ha ha. I think he’s just too fat.
dedalus on January 21, 2008 at 2:33 PM
Dammit–beat me to it. Good thing I Refreshed before posting. Chuck’s in better shape for his age, but still.
Chuck’s campaigning for the Huckafraud has definitely moved him from my ‘Fondly-remembered crappy action movie/TV star’ column to the ‘Celebrities who don’t have sense enough to shut up about politics’. Very disappointing.
ReubenJCogburn on January 21, 2008 at 2:34 PM
Speaking of old, remember Chuck’s nemesis in Invasion USA Richard Lynch? (Lynch – a great character actor – was a nemesis in a million TV shows such as the A Team and The Fall Guy among others) I saw him in a cameo in Rob zombie’s Halloween…I didn’t even recognize him. He looked really, really old. Then again, Invasion USA was made 22 years ago…
GogglesPisano on January 21, 2008 at 2:34 PM
CS – And Joe isn’t a pretend tough guy.
“Tough guy” isn’t good enough for Joe, he’s a BAD AZZ!
Tony737 on January 21, 2008 at 2:35 PM
Yeah, that’s troubling. It’s a wonder you don’t have Conrad Black commenting on it. Oh, yeah, that’s right — he’s preparing for prison.
Those darned Canadians!
Drum on January 21, 2008 at 2:36 PM
The market priced in a Hillary victory a while ago. Obama’s rise hasn’t helped, since he’d likely be more aggressive in repealing the Bush tax cuts.
Romney has been moving his economic message more to the forefront over the past few days. It could be very beneficial to him if the country focuses more on the economy than national security.
dedalus on January 21, 2008 at 2:37 PM
And as a bonus, she hates Mormons.
csdeven on January 21, 2008 at 2:37 PM
McCain Takes Lead Over Giuliani — in New York…
bnelson44 on January 21, 2008 at 2:38 PM
I’m no McCain fan, but I still have a deep-seated, instinctive respect for those who have been on this earth longer than I have. He exhibits no signs whatsoever of age-related lack of mental acuity or physical deficiencies. Just as I know my current wisdom exceeds what I thought I knew and understood ten years ago, I know I will be wiser yet in another ten to thirty years.
McCain’s un-conservative stances bother me, not his age. His age is a plus for me. Obama’s “youthful” dynamism scares me because I know he’s green as green can be and will make countless rookie mistakes that could be easily avoided by an older, more experienced person with the perspective that more years on the planet can give us.
Again, I’m no McCain fan, but his age is a plus to me and others like me.
aero on January 21, 2008 at 2:38 PM
If you don’t like what we offer here, there are millions of other blogs for you to troll.
Bryan on January 21, 2008 at 2:38 PM
The last good fight Chuck fought was against Bruce Lee in Way of the Dragon.
But he’s right about McCain. Dude’s
too oldgonna sell US admission tickets to illegals.The Race Card on January 21, 2008 at 2:38 PM
Goggles – remember Chuck’s nemesis in Invasion USA Richard Lynch?
“Rostov … it’s time to die.”
.
Anybody out there in the Philly area remember the commercial with Chuck and Flyer’s hockey player Dave Brown?
in the commercial (for a local bar n grill) Dave pulls Chuck’s shirt over his head and kicks his butt, hockey style! Funny ad!
Tony737 on January 21, 2008 at 2:39 PM
Wait–does this count as negative campaigning since he mentioned McCain’s name? Or does it not count because Huck himself didn’t say it?
I’m expecting Huckabee to sign an “I like old people” pledge tomorrow, while saying that he can’t control what his supporters say (even though Chuck is basically his spokesman who has been tied at the hip to Huck almost the entire time).
aero on January 21, 2008 at 2:41 PM
If you are allowed to use their wives as proof of youthfullness and virility, then we have Fred/Chuck ’08!!
I had a hard time concentrating on what Chuck was saying while his blonde wife was bobbing and weaving in the background.
fred5678 on January 21, 2008 at 2:41 PM
McCain’s mom is one of the most bigoted people alive.
CABE on January 21, 2008 at 2:42 PM
Romney made him do it.
JiangxiDad on January 21, 2008 at 2:43 PM
McCain is too EVERYTHING to be allowed into the White House. There is nothing good about the nut.
Igor R. on January 21, 2008 at 2:43 PM
I hope Huck doesn’t pick McVain to be his VP.
I’m hoping for Huckabee/Norris.
Who needs foreign policy advisors when you can just send Chuck to iran to “negotiate”!
HaraldHardrada on January 21, 2008 at 2:44 PM
Probably good for a few votes anyway.
JiangxiDad on January 21, 2008 at 2:47 PM
Is Norris devout enough?
JiangxiDad on January 21, 2008 at 2:48 PM
I heard Fred say that Chuck Norris was too old to be Chuck Norris
ConservativePartyNow on January 21, 2008 at 2:48 PM
Jeri Thompson for anyone’s VP! (Totally serious. She’s a great speaker, quick on her feet, and a real conservative–plus young, attractive, and female. How’s that for offsetting the wrinkly old white guy image of the GOP?!)
aero on January 21, 2008 at 2:50 PM
I heard Daniel Craig is gonna be Chuck Norris. Maybe he can be VP
JiangxiDad on January 21, 2008 at 2:50 PM
Yes, impressive. Don’t think we’ve heard the last of her.
JiangxiDad on January 21, 2008 at 2:52 PM
aero on January 21, 2008 at 2:50 PM
Just what America needs, a geezer and a gold digger!
Sounds like a good campaign slogan.
HaraldHardrada on January 21, 2008 at 2:52 PM
Good grief. Haven’t you dated yet?
Bradky on January 21, 2008 at 2:53 PM
Maybe a McCain/Thompson ticket wouldn’t be so bad, afterall?
sleepy-beans on January 21, 2008 at 2:56 PM
Would a Hitler/Roosevelt ticket be good durin WWII?
Igor R. on January 21, 2008 at 2:58 PM
OT: Comedy gold… On Mike McConnell’s weekend show, 2 hours with 9/11 truthers.
If you guys have ever listened to McConnell, you know that this makes for an entertaining 2 hours.
DaveS on January 21, 2008 at 2:59 PM
Since this is the thread for ad hominem attacks, what’s up with Huck’s wife? She’s kind of LARGE. Seems like a health risk to me.
What about the son? LARGE AND WEIRD.
JiangxiDad on January 21, 2008 at 3:00 PM
JiangxiDad on January 21, 2008 at 3:00 PM
I’d take a large first lady over a thin one who’s been gold diggin all over hollywood any day!
HaraldHardrada on January 21, 2008 at 3:04 PM
There is not that much difference between Mitt and McCain on the issues
http://www.ontheissues.org/John_McCain.htm
http://www.ontheissues.org/Mitt_Romney.htm
bnelson44 on January 21, 2008 at 3:05 PM
Maybe you’ve never been to L.A. or N.Y… the young hot woman with the old disgusting guy dynamic is about as disgusting as it gets!
HaraldHardrada on January 21, 2008 at 3:05 PM
Earlier you called me the resident liberal scourge. Indeed, that’s why I spent the morning reading Burke, Babbitt and this from Andrew Bacevich, whose son (of the same name) was killed serving in Iraq last year.
I’m not a liberal and I’m not trolling. I’m a conservative witnessing my party losing its soul.
Drum on January 21, 2008 at 3:08 PM
Rather, liberal scold. No matter I suppose.
Drum on January 21, 2008 at 3:11 PM
To be sure. But do Huck and his wife agree? Don’t want discord among the first couple. We’ve certainly seen where that can lead.
Q: Do you still go to Sonic drive-in?
A: My wife likes it. I have a few guidelines: If it comes through a car window, it’s not food. And if it wasn’t a food a hundred years ago, it’s not a food now.
JiangxiDad on January 21, 2008 at 3:12 PM
Actually, the word I used was “scold.” Because you came off as one. So, you want serious, here ya go. And go check out most of the other posts on the site, excluding the one you chose to make your snitty stand.
Just because I haven’t posted on something the exact second you want it doesn’t mean that we’re “losing our soul.” It may mean that you need to get over yourself.
Bryan on January 21, 2008 at 3:12 PM
So far, the best comment on the thread.
a capella on January 21, 2008 at 3:14 PM
I’m not sure where you have been the last couple months. I learned of HotAir’s priority of blog hits and comments over substance with the “silly hat” incident.
This blog is not about substance, but about gaining blog hits and comments through snark and entertainment. Once you figure that out, the experience here is much easier to tolerate.
I come here for the links and go elsewhere for serious commentary.
Michael in MI on January 21, 2008 at 3:16 PM
Right. So when we led the charge against shamnesty by producing 5 ads in a single day, we were putting entertainment over substance? When we went to Iraq and produced video reports you can’t see anywhere else, we were putting entertainment over substance? It’s nice to see our efforts appreciated.
If we were an entertainment and snark blog, we’d be TMZ.
Bryan on January 21, 2008 at 3:21 PM
Chuck Norris Fact:
Chuck Norris is getting on my nerves.
Hawkins1701 on January 21, 2008 at 3:22 PM
Partially my fault, really. I think I could’ve done more to kiss Fred’s @ss.
amerpundit on January 21, 2008 at 3:22 PM
Scourge of dogs everywhere…
Frozen Tex on January 21, 2008 at 3:23 PM
It’s my fault, what with me shouting HUCKASCHMUCK whenever possible, I’m bringing down level of debate. I apologize profusely.
Frozen Tex on January 21, 2008 at 3:25 PM
Exactly! McCain would keep the front door (WOT) locked while leaving the back door (borders) wide open. And he brags about both stances!!
McCain has stated 1) that “he learned his lesson” (a lie) and then 2) that he has NOT changed his position on amnesty (TRUE) – which is what completely disqualifies him.
I hold McCain, Bush, and Kennedy responsible for this – a typical village (complete with brothels) of the illegal aliens to whom McCain wants to grant permanent residency after a mere 24 hours to perform background and health checks. How can anyone take this clown seriously (as he ignores the success of the correct policy in his own Arizona) on national security?
fred5678 on January 21, 2008 at 3:27 PM
“If we were an entertainment and snark blog, we’d be TMZ”.
I don’t think this a tmz like blog at all.
Your effort at stop amnesty was a MAJOR help.
I just think if we don’t start building up Mike Huckabee,instead of tearing him down.. we’ll get McShame in the white house and all your efforts to stop amnesty will be for zilch!
HaraldHardrada on January 21, 2008 at 3:29 PM
This is my opinion of this site, Bryan, like it or not. You cannot please everyone all the time. HotAir has its many worshippers of AllahPundit, you and Michelle Malkin, so you obviously please more people than you do not.
But both you and AllahPundit seem to take high offense whenever anyone doesn’t kneel down and worship at the altar of HotAir. You all do a great job with the snark and snide criticism of everyone from politicians to people who are supporters of one Presidential candidate or another. Not to mention the constant snark and snide comments from atheists thrown at theists, most especially from the resident atheist.
You both show full contempt for your readers, but then expect us all to kneel down and worship all of you.
Newsflash: you could take a bit of your own advice and get over yourselves.
I am but one of thousands who read this site daily. And I am probably one of the few, maybe even the only, who does not hold the commentary here in high regard. So relax and just deal with the fact that one small joe schmoe nobody doesn’t think the world of HotAir.
Michael in MI on January 21, 2008 at 3:31 PM
6 Reasons to vote for the Dem candidate and NOT McCain if he (McCain) wins the nomination.
1. McCain would damage the Republican brand.
His policies are closer to that of the Dems than his own party. A McCain presidency could legitimize this agenda and his views would be characterized as “Republican” positions which they are not. When these idiotic policies fail, we need to let the Dems take the blame.
2. It would be easier to defeat the liberal agenda if a “real” Dem is in the White House.
Take amnesty for example, we know it is coming back. If McCain is president he will be for it and he will use his new found legitimacy to pressure Republicans in Congress, the media, and country club Republicans to support it. If Hillary Clinton goes for amnesty, we can energize our base against her version of amnesty much easier.
3. Sending a message to RINO’s in Congress.
McCain and his antics with the “gang of fourteen,” McCain/Feingold and other such nonsense would be dealt with once and for all by punishing him with a loss in the general election. Next step would be to oust him from the Senate as well.
4. The conservative agenda could be off the table for 8-12 years.
If McCain wins the general and gets in, he will either win again or be defeated in 2012. Either way, a true Conservative won’t be able to run for many years unless there is a primary challenge against him in 4 years which would be next to impossible to pull off and would be a bloodbath for the party. If Hillary or Obama gets in, we could run a real Conservative against them in 4 years.
5. It could do irreparable harm to the Republican Party.
There is already a battle for hearts and minds within the party between the elite establishment types and the rank and file working class Conservatives. A McCain presidency would fracture us even further and many would be looking for a 3rd party to run to. The liberals would exploit this and our agenda would be derailed for years.
6. The MSM wants McCain.
We know they do not have the best interests of Conservatives in mind, and they know a McCain candidacy means that a win or loss for McCain means liberal gets into the White House. If he wins they will claim it is because he is a “maverick” that goes against those in his own party. If he loses they will say that the pro-war conservative agenda is dead. Either way, we lose.
echosyst on January 21, 2008 at 3:32 PM
Try as I might, I can’t think of any Chuck Norris movie/TV show that didn’t suck hard enough to win an AVN award. Who can forget such classics as Sidekicks and Top Dog?
packsoldier on January 21, 2008 at 3:33 PM
Did you see the footer at the bottom of the screen?
CNN = Politics
That’s funny, I thought they were a NEWS organization, not a Political one.
So the middle ‘N’ stands for… what exactly?
rockbend on January 21, 2008 at 3:35 PM
You mean it’s not already?
Brass Pair on January 21, 2008 at 3:35 PM
And Rudy (sanctuary policies, etc) and Huck (in-state tuition, etc.) also. Rudy defended his policies in debate, and Huck’s latest opportunistic “plan” is 180 deg. from his record and his heart-felt beliefs. I don’t trust Huck’s new “plan” anymore than McCain’s “I learned my lesson.”
In the last debates Fred and Mitt called out McCain, Rudy, and Huck on this.
Fred and Mitt are the only ones left (after Hunter) that would veto any form of amnesty/rewards/bribes.
fred5678 on January 21, 2008 at 3:36 PM
You mean it isn’t already???
Brass Pair on January 21, 2008 at 3:46 PM
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