Coulter: If McCain’s the nominee, I’ll campaign for Hillary
posted at 9:57 pm on January 31, 2008 by Allahpundit
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The ne plus ultra of conservatives crapping away Iraq in a fit of spite at Maverick: “I think she would be stronger on the war on terrorism.” Madness.
Update: “The gulf between Hillary and McCain is Grand-Canyon like.”
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So your answer is to vote for a RINO simply because he’s Republican.
Ever heard of incrementalism? That is what happens when you accept a little reliquishing of your principles for the sake of a party. You end up with a Moderate/Liberal representing your party.
I’ll stick with my Conservative principles thanks.
tickleddragon on January 31, 2008 at 11:30 PM
Classic!
geckomon on January 31, 2008 at 11:31 PM
I take it that Coulter is trying her damnest to derail McCain with these absurdist exaggerations.
She was going over the top to make a point.
(And Hillary probably does have more ballz than McVain. We know she has Bill’s.)
But I wouldn’t vote for either of the Dems, since you can just write in Tancredo, first. Or Romney. Or yourself (if you’re 35 and up.)
Even if your candidate then loses, you haven’t aided in the destruction of the Republican party from within by shilling for a guy like Juan McShamnesty, who loathes its lower-taxes, free speech, keep-Gitmo-open core.
Or helped the socialistas come to their short grab at power (after 4 years of their follies a new Reagan-style figure might be possible in disgusted response).
But do vote for a conservative Congress.
Somebody has to hold the line against either liberal winner, if it comes down to McVain “versus” Obama/Hillary.
profitsbeard on January 31, 2008 at 11:31 PM
Now that’s funny right there….
Bugler on January 31, 2008 at 11:31 PM
You’re talking about freaking amnesty, and amnesty alone! Get the blame for campaign finance?! Yeah everyone in the normal world gives a flying freak about maxing out at $2300, because we all have that kind of money lying around, and yeah definitely the Dems will be getting the blame for that in 4 years, whatever that blame might entail. As if ANY blame would be going around for that. And judges? Are you freaking serious? Who in their right mind thinks he’ll be appointing lib judges?
You have to be a plant. I don’t think anyone could be this ignorant.
Vizzini on January 31, 2008 at 11:31 PM
No my answer is to never give a democrat a break even if I hate how my party is acting. And I am sticking to my conservative principles that tell me that losing elections to democrats NEVER makes conservative stronger. You think our military was mistreated under clinton just wait till our Iraqi vets are brough home and spit upon by the newly elected democratic President and their ilk
William Amos on January 31, 2008 at 11:33 PM
Vizzini on January 31, 2008 at 11:31 PM
I named a whole list of things aside from amnesty. Either you’re unable to read, or your the ignorant one.
tickleddragon on January 31, 2008 at 11:33 PM
>>>Seriously people, put a couple of facts together, the dem base is revved up for this election and highly motivated to vote. People are sick and tired of Washington being corrupt and unresponsive to them. If they run Obama, could you see the young, smooth talking Obama standing on a debate stage next to the old man who has spent so many years in the senate, he is the definition of the problem, who would be the oldest presidents ever sworn in? Future, meet past. Can you really be obtuse enough to believe that will work?
Make sure you realize that Obama is THE MOST LIBERAL SENATOR IN THE US.
That’s going to be the gameplan in the general. If you still think McCain is worse than THE MOST LIBERAL SENATOR IN AMERICA, then by all means sit it out.
Good Lt on January 31, 2008 at 11:33 PM
He said Sam Alito was too conservative. I’d hate to find out who John McCain would appoint if he thought Alito was too conservative.
CABE on January 31, 2008 at 11:33 PM
And a plant for who, you moron?? I’m not rooting for ANYONE in this thread. I don’t have a candidate any longer.
I would consider Romney…but I don’t particularly like the guy.
tickleddragon on January 31, 2008 at 11:34 PM
>>>He’s the only candidate who could make Hillary and Obama look good.
I still think he looks better than both put together. And Romney better than that.
Despite his obvious flaws.
Good Lt on January 31, 2008 at 11:35 PM
There is no way Mitt can get back in this thing. After super duper teusday there is only one winner take all state of size being Virginia. Everything else is chopped due to respective vote totals. Not to mention the super bowl buzz beginning Saturday afternoon and Mav’s free press will put this away. Conservative talk radio Friday and Monday ought to be a true circus. The end of an era.
THE CHOSEN ONE on January 31, 2008 at 11:35 PM
I suspect many would think McCain is a huge clot in that “bad blood” you mentioned that needs cleaning out.
91Veteran on January 31, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Our Next President John McCain
And My FIRST Choice Rudy Giuliani will be on Jay Leno!
It’s on right now!
Chakra Hammer on January 31, 2008 at 11:36 PM
Zinger!
Vizzini on January 31, 2008 at 11:36 PM
If we didn’t have several 70+ judges sitting on the SCOTUS then I would probably stay home. As it is McCain would appoint much better ones then Hillary/Obama.
DavidM on January 31, 2008 at 11:37 PM
I really think that John McCain is easily suckered by his enemies.
Perhaps its his age…perhaps it’s lack of convictions. But if it is so easy for his Liberal enemies to roll McCain, can he be trusted to defend us from foreign enemies with guns?? Can he even recognize enemies and distinguish them from friends?
His “shamnesty” initiative shows that, as a military man, he never learned the lessons of the disastrous Maginot Line built by the French, which was a good defense in one direction only…but it could be easily flanked. Presenting a strong forward line in Iraq and Afghanistan while failing to secure our own borders is repeating the Maginot Line blunder.
So while McCain was a good soldier at one time, I do not believe he has either the qualifications or the temperament to be a Commander in Chief.
landlines on January 31, 2008 at 11:37 PM
Look McCain is old I look at his presidency as being the same as Gerald Ford. He is a caretaker for 4 years then we dump him and move on. McCain is enough of a politician to take that deal just to have his time in the Big seat.
William Amos on January 31, 2008 at 11:38 PM
One problem with the debate was that when he was trying to explain why McCain was a liar he kept getting interrupted by Anderson Cooper which threw him off a bit. I thought Mitt won but it didn’t have the appeal of tonight’s interview.
Tonight he sailed through that interview, he was a gentleman as always, but did a great job of pointing out the differences. He was able to focus entirely on that issue and not be distracted by anything else, and he was funny too.
Not wisecracky funny, but still funny.
OT, Let me quietly correct a spelling error: [byline]
Buy Danish on January 31, 2008 at 11:39 PM
McLiberal wants an enormous government. The bigger, the better. During the debate, he would not give a direct answer to the question of “Would he signed his own amnesty bill?” Stated he couldn’t answer the question because the bill would never reach his desk. Ha Ha
There will be a bill. O want a candidate that will veto the eventual bill that does make its way to the oval office. Then McAmnesty will not hesitate to pull out his $1000.00 pen paid for by the taxpayers and sign that bill to further fleece the working families in America so the aliens breaking our laws will be rewarded with our money.
PrettyD_Vicious on January 31, 2008 at 11:39 PM
>>>I suspect many would think McCain is a huge clot in that “bad blood” you mentioned that needs cleaning out.
Fair enough, but is a Democrat tyranny better?
Good Lt on January 31, 2008 at 11:39 PM
Chakra Hammer on January 31, 2008 at 11:36 PM
Wow, Maverick wasn’t your numero uno? No uno choicio y Juan Plantation McCrankypants?
THE CHOSEN ONE on January 31, 2008 at 11:39 PM
I actually do appreciate your reasoning. I appreciate that you can talk about this stuff without name-calling.
We don’t necessarily agree, but I do respect your ability to discuss, William Amos.
tickleddragon on January 31, 2008 at 11:40 PM
Epic War Debate Coming
bnelson44 on January 31, 2008 at 11:40 PM
Speak of the devil. McCain is going to be on Leno in a few minutes.
Canadian Infidel on January 31, 2008 at 11:41 PM
Even after reviewing sheesh.
OIPrettyD_Vicious on January 31, 2008 at 11:41 PM
If the party just nominated a conservative, we wouldn’t have this fight.
HYTEAndy on January 31, 2008 at 11:41 PM
This is exactly what is going to happen. I can’t believe so many people are falling for it. Tuesday is our last chance to stop it.
JustTruth101 on January 31, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Maybe while on Leno he’ll have an opportunity to respond to Mitt’s attacks on his record.
THE CHOSEN ONE on January 31, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Buy Danish,
I agree.
Weebork on January 31, 2008 at 11:42 PM
So true. The wind would be at our backs.
silverfox on January 31, 2008 at 11:43 PM
This thread is just filled with anti-immigration, one issue sycophants so blinded by their rage that they can’t see, or just ignore, that all their other values and positions will be completely liquidated by any Dem.
Immolate yourselves elsewhere. Tell Sean and Ann we say hi.
Vizzini on January 31, 2008 at 11:43 PM
I agree.
Weebork on January 31, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Thanks Weebork, always good to have another Mav supporter in the house.
THE CHOSEN ONE on January 31, 2008 at 11:44 PM
On what basis is this claim made? Do you realize that if he made it public, he’d be a lame duck in 2011?
infidelpride on January 31, 2008 at 11:44 PM
I’m thinking Bird of Paradise. Then again . . .
geckomon on January 31, 2008 at 11:44 PM
. . . is your beginning of an error.
geckomon on January 31, 2008 at 11:45 PM
Your only hope is to make sure the Senate is safe from that 60-vote majority. I can say that Mrs. Dole is very safe here in NC.
SouthernGent on January 31, 2008 at 11:45 PM
Vizzini…why don’t you go immolate yourself.
Save your advice. We didn’t ask for it.
tickleddragon on January 31, 2008 at 11:46 PM
Ah, no.
Weebork on January 31, 2008 at 11:46 PM
Did you read that story I linked to that Drudge is running?
Buy Danish on January 31, 2008 at 11:47 PM
LOl…not sure whether to take that as a compliment or criticism. :)
tickleddragon on January 31, 2008 at 11:48 PM
>>>Vizzini…why don’t you go immolate yourself.
What is this -Daily Kos?
;-)
Good Lt on January 31, 2008 at 11:49 PM
Ford beat Reagan in the primaries. Ford was dumped by Carter. So that is 8 years, plus the merciful miracle of Reagan to end it.
silverfox on January 31, 2008 at 11:49 PM
Toasty.
Vizzini on January 31, 2008 at 11:50 PM
Well it was a play on his words.
Sorry if it came off as Kos-like. :)
tickleddragon on January 31, 2008 at 11:50 PM
Your “self proclaimed” status once, I recall. . . .I think.
But not a criticism.
geckomon on January 31, 2008 at 11:51 PM
Just for the record, is there anyone here who believes that this primary is not over?
THE CHOSEN ONE on January 31, 2008 at 11:51 PM
I went through about half way then stopped because I got the point and I don’t really need much convincing on this issue with McCain. He did entertain running with Sen Kerry before, this seems to only solidify McCain’s sheep in wolves clothing (what I call a liberal pretending to be a conservative) behavior. The press love him because he’s a “maverick”, yet the press never say the same about a Democrat who is a “maverick” against other Democrats. There is no such thing for Democrats.
Weebork on January 31, 2008 at 11:51 PM
geckomon…
Bird of Paradise?
I get the black rose… goth, right?
tickleddragon on January 31, 2008 at 11:52 PM
Fixated on one issue? Pick one - GITMO, McCain-Feingold, McCain-Kennedy, Enhanced interrogations, Tax cuts, Gang of 12, costly Global Warming proposals, anti-capitalist mutterings…
Buy Danish on January 31, 2008 at 11:52 PM
He’s far from being the only one.
Coulter has just done Mac the best favor possible. She is toxic to most of the electorate, so this will send independents McCain’s way in droves come the general. Can you seriously imagine a more damaging image for Shrillary than to have Coulter campaigning for her?
Thanks Ann.
President John McCain 2008.
Pax americana on January 31, 2008 at 11:53 PM
Yes..or at least I still have hope that it’s not over yet.
But as I said, either way, I will go on being happy in my life, no matter WHO is in that oval office.
tickleddragon on January 31, 2008 at 11:53 PM
It’s good to see Weebork steppin up for Mav.
THE CHOSEN ONE on January 31, 2008 at 11:54 PM
BD..don’t waste your breath. It doesn’t read well or absorb the information when you give it.
tickleddragon on January 31, 2008 at 11:54 PM
Not to mention stabbing the Swift Boat Vets in the back, calling them “dishonest and dishonorable.”
silverfox on January 31, 2008 at 11:55 PM
I kinda knew about the Kerry thing, but this stuff going back to Jumpin’ Jim Jeffords is very enlightening especially since it’s clear that he initiated it.
Buy Danish on January 31, 2008 at 11:55 PM
I would also like a candidate that is articulate enough to sway the public against National Health Care. Democrats are clamoring for National Health Care. The conservative candidate needs to be able to convince the sheeple out there of the folly of National Health Care. Before his term is over, McLiberal will be for National Health Care!
PrettyD_Vicious on January 31, 2008 at 11:56 PM
And you can tell that Mitt Romney and John McCain hold each other in personally low regard.
The other candidates share McCain’s view of Romney. Mike Huckabee clearly can’t stand him. Giuliani couldn’t endorse McCain fast enough. Thompson seemed to relish taking votes away from him in South Carolina.
Romney has been the attack dog in this pack. He launched tough ads against each one of the opponents when they were the leaders. He slashed at Giuliani when he looked like he was going to run away with it. He lunged at Huckabee in Iowa. He tried to destroy McCain in New Hampshire and Michigan. He smacked Thompson in South Carolina. But his instinct to go first for the jugular has enraged his fellow competitors. And now they want payback
http://pundits.thehill.com/2008/01/31/the-debate-last-night/#more-2498
bnelson44 on January 31, 2008 at 11:57 PM
you make such a good point. My life is great, I have a great job, I’m going to school at night for a degree that will make me even more marketable…I’ll be fine no matter what. I guess I’m just really upset because like most conservatives, I care about my fellow human beings, and what I’ve seen liberal policies do to inner city schools, impoverished people, illegal immigrants, the working poor, etc. just breaks my heart. My guess is those of us who care the most are those who are in the best personal positions, because since we are “ok” in our life, we have the desire to want to help others less fortunate than us.
JustTruth101 on January 31, 2008 at 11:57 PM
Her voice hurts my ears. And she is scary-lookin’, too.
B26354 on January 31, 2008 at 11:58 PM
tickleddragon on January 31, 2008 at 11:53 PM
It’s a real shame. I just got done listening to rush’s show from today and bits of the Levine first hour. These guys actually think this is possible. Mac leads big in six winner take all contests next week. Past super teus there is only one large winner take all(virginia). Romney would have to win three fourths of the states and by significant margins. I can’t believe these astute minds haven’t actually broken it down or there in denial or whatever.
THE CHOSEN ONE on January 31, 2008 at 11:58 PM
Hope springs eternal. It ain’t over til it’s over.
JustTruth101 on January 31, 2008 at 11:59 PM
Pretty clever, isn’t it?
Buy Danish on January 31, 2008 at 11:59 PM
Mav on Leno, Hit the music!!!!!!!!
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM
I care about these things too, as you can tell. My point was, I’ll argue about this just so much before turning back around, shutting it out, and going on with my life, being happy.
tickleddragon on February 1, 2008 at 12:01 AM
Not a chance. It’s unfortunate how many have forgotten what happened to George Allen. It was 24/7 on any news medium you could turn to about macaca…until he was forced out.
He was forced out BECAUSE he was considered a serious candidate for President in this election. I recall reading news about the left actually trying to do just that during his campaign because he would be a contender.
…and his RINO colleagues let him twist in the wind.
With McCain, it will be death by a thousand broadcasts. Every other week the drive-bys can switch to a different issue.
Sure other RINO’s like Grahmnesty will support him and campaign for him, but how many other Republicans in Congress will do so?
His temper has made him a lot of enemies over the years amongst his colleagues…more than a few might relish seeing him gutted by his former buddies in the media.
91Veteran on February 1, 2008 at 12:01 AM
I wonder if she would campaign for Obama if he wins the dem’s nomination?
PrettyD_Vicious on February 1, 2008 at 12:02 AM
It is certainly an issue worth discussing, and having Mitt and others bring it up during the campaign. It’s fair game, McCain keeps saying he’s the conservative leader for Republicans. Let us see him defend himself.
Weebork on February 1, 2008 at 12:02 AM
Allah,
How is it that you don’t get this. I know you were Rudy’s boy but you seem intelligent despite that obvious lapse in judgement.
Conservatives have real problems with McCain based on his RECORD. We support the troops and care about Iraq but don’t think we are going to ignore all Juan McCain’s positions on stuff like amnesty just because he has been mostly right about Iraq. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.
highhopes on February 1, 2008 at 12:04 AM
91Veteran on February 1, 2008 at 12:04 AM
>>>>Well it was a play on his words.
Ahhh.
Good Lt on February 1, 2008 at 12:05 AM
D*mn, anybody else watching McCain on Leno? He’s being his charming self.
JustTruth101 on February 1, 2008 at 12:06 AM
Why would you give her so much credit? I’m curious if you actually will still believe this if your premonition comes to fruition. I’m not sure Anne has that much leverage over independents.
geckomon on February 1, 2008 at 12:07 AM
Night all…over and out.
JustTruth101 on February 1, 2008 at 12:09 AM
Just cuz. I admit not much thought on the first choice. ;)
geckomon on February 1, 2008 at 12:11 AM
Hehe..that’s cute. Well, it was at least a nice image. Thanks.
tickleddragon on February 1, 2008 at 12:12 AM
Via Instapundit: PRO-MCCAIN HERESY AT THE CORNER: “McCain wouldn’t be my first pick. Then again, none of the candidates were really my first pick. But I think the notion that, variously, conservatism, the country or the party are doomed if he’s the nominee or the president is pretty absurd. And I find such claims odd coming from some people who’ve insisted for a couple years now that the war on terror is the #1 overriding issue of this campaign.”
bnelson44 on February 1, 2008 at 12:13 AM
I’m out now. Have a nice night, Y’all.
tickleddragon on February 1, 2008 at 12:13 AM
Really: I’m getting sick of that 82% ACU rating being touted as something good. There are some Democrats that are close to that.
Most of the Senators that we conservatives consider to be good to mediocre are in the mid to high 90s, and quite a few are rated 100%.
Of the currently sitting Senators there are 38 who have higher lifetime ratings, and 45 who have higher 2006 ratings. McCain’ is only 65% in 2006…. And that was before his Kennedy-McShamnesty and McShamnesty- Lieberman bills hit the table. And that is just in the Senate. If you include the House, there ARE several Democrats with higher ACU ratings.
I wish I could find a link to the ACU rating archives, which are even more illuminating, but here is the link to the current ones:
http://www.acuratings.org/2006senate.htm
McCain would be below some Senatorial democrats if he hadn’t actually been a pretty strong conservative 15 - 20 years ago. He has gone
down hillLeftward pretty badly, especially when the MSM started pimping for him… Although I’m not sure if that was cause or effect.I’m ‘dating’ myself, but back when I went to school, anything below 70% was failing. McCain has flunked out of being a conservative, just like he nearly flunked out of the USNA…. And likely would have been kicked out for grades AND disciplinary problems if it weren’t for who his father & grandfather were in the Naval Hierarchy.
So you guys touting his ACU rating better hope that people are too lazy to actually check to see what that really means. Fortunately for you, and unfortunately for the Nation, most people will remain ignorant.
LegendHasIt on February 1, 2008 at 12:16 AM
This has been the point for many weeks now. The problem here is not informed people being turned off by the media and their tripe, it’s the stupid moderates who make up their minds three minutes before they vote that is the concern.
Most candidates know they must have their base sewn up, yet play to enough moderates to win. McCain doesn’t have the base, and the drive-bys will guarantee he doesn’t get the muddle headed moderates.
91Veteran on February 1, 2008 at 12:17 AM
I’m a conservative before Republican. The Republican party deserted me with McCain.
Captain America on February 1, 2008 at 12:21 AM
Yeah, they might be to the right of Ginsburg, but they would still likely be to the left of Stevens.
…all in the name of reaching across the isle you know.
You need to remember how hard a time Bush had with that Horses @$$ Specter, and McCains Gang. I doubt McCain would put forth much effort.
91Veteran on February 1, 2008 at 12:27 AM
McCain is a crotchety old fart with zero integrity.
After cheating on his first wife Carol,he dumped her (she raised their 3 children and fought for his release from ‘Nam, and was injured in a car crash while he was a POW) and married a rich trophy wife Cindy (rich from family liquor distribution monopoly in AZ and Keating 5 Scandal) and John used her riches to run for office.
So this man is scum in my eyes.
omnipotent on February 1, 2008 at 12:27 AM
McCain and Rudy were great on Leno!
McCain WILL be the Nominee..
Time to start thinking about the general.
Chakra Hammer on February 1, 2008 at 12:32 AM
No. Which is why there is still time if people honestly examine records.
As an officer, I’m sure you know of the concept of needing trust not only in your subordinates, but in your commanders as well. McCain, with his record, just does not give me that trust.
91Veteran on February 1, 2008 at 12:32 AM
You mean anaesthesia?
Already there………………
omnipotent on February 1, 2008 at 12:34 AM
We will know by Wed.
There will be a lot of McCain endorsements this weekend.
I would expect McCain to start reaching out to conservatives after Super Tuesday when he has won the liberal states of CA, NY and IL.
bnelson44 on February 1, 2008 at 12:37 AM
GOP: Stronger or Broader? - Debra Saunders, San Francisco Chronicle
bnelson44 on February 1, 2008 at 12:38 AM
VERY good point. What party is Liebermann in again?
What happened to Zell Miller?
91Veteran on February 1, 2008 at 12:38 AM
Retired.
He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Rifle Association.
bnelson44 on February 1, 2008 at 12:42 AM
How does one play a funeral dirge?
91Veteran on February 1, 2008 at 12:43 AM
Who spoke in prime-time at the 2004 Republican convention?
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rudy Giuliani, John McCain and Zell Miller.
Chakra Hammer on February 1, 2008 at 12:43 AM
There was a reason why Karl Rove chose those men.
bnelson44 on February 1, 2008 at 12:45 AM
The next Pres. will not have carte blanch to bring home the troops from Iraq.
The next Pres. will have carte blanch to amnesty any millions of foreign invaders that will create an illegal alien mega vacuum.
Hillary, Obama and McCain are all destructive and the last thing we need is any kind harm.
Ann is right, McCain is no better choice than Hillary.
Speakup on February 1, 2008 at 12:45 AM
Alan Colmes actually managed to make me laugh, and not at him.
Never thought I’d see that day.
Hawkins1701 on February 1, 2008 at 12:46 AM
Yes, because he wanted to WIN!
And IF we want to win, we need someone that can compete across the country and in more than just 18 states this time.
Chakra Hammer on February 1, 2008 at 12:47 AM
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