Oh my: McCain to host fundraiser for … Romney
posted at 8:27 pm on September 25, 2009 by Allahpundit
There’s nothing necessarily unseemly about this — it’s an event for Mitt’s PAC, not for his campaign — but the grassroots remembers well Maverick’s conspicuous omission of a certain someone when naming exciting young Republicans on Leno’s show.
Smells like … betrayal.
Sen. John McCain is co-hosting a fundraiser for his former 2008 Republican primary rival Mitt Romney next Wednesday in Phoenix…
The fundraiser will benefit Romney’s Free and Strong America PAC, and features a $3,000 per person VIP reception along with a $300 per person luncheon.
The politic thing to do would have been to hold off on fundraisers for anyone else until he’s done one for Sarah PAC. Although that, of course, presumes that Sarah PAC wants him for a fundraiser, which it may not. Given the base’s contempt for McCain and the ‘Cuda’s emerging positioning as a libertarian populist in 2012, the Maverick brand may be something she’s trying to edge away from. The question is, what’s Mitt thinking here? Every time PPP does one of its Obama vs. X polls, Romney unfailingly lags behind Palin and Huckabee among Republicans. Hooking up with McCain will do nothing to change that and may well exacerbate it. I guess he’s committed to being the centrist next time out. Exit question: Where does that leave Huck? Social-con heaven?
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txag92 on September 25, 2009 at 8:52 PM
I’m ready. I will buy some boots, a hat a scream yee haw!
bazil9 on September 25, 2009 at 8:55 PM
She just likes the sound of her own voice. She just craves some Burly Male companionship.
MeatHeadinCA on September 25, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Oh Come on! They look like patriots compared to the dolts that keep electing Murtha and Specter.
anniekc on September 25, 2009 at 8:55 PM
anniekc on September 25, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Or, Barney Frank and John Kerry – Ugh!!
KickandSwimMom on September 25, 2009 at 8:56 PM
Like Loxodonta, I don’t even try to talk to her anymore.
She’s all over the freakin’ page. Literally and figuratively.
Lanceman on September 25, 2009 at 8:57 PM
It’s dangerous to put all of your RINO’s in the one basket.
Hellrider on September 25, 2009 at 8:57 PM
No argument there, but I hear you’re in luck. She admitted to being pretty easy back in the day…
HornetSting on September 25, 2009 at 8:57 PM
It doesn’t seem like betrayal at all. Romney stumped for McCain after losing the nomination. It was very gracious of him, and it’s nice to see these two make up. They seemed to genuinely like one another better toward the end of the race. As for Sarah Palin, she doesn’t need anything from John McCain ever again. Being his VP and dragging him across the finish line on November 4, 2008 was quite enough. Remember, it was McCain who couldn’t get 500 supporters in Arizona.
alliebobbitt on September 25, 2009 at 8:58 PM
My collie says:
CyberCipher on September 25, 2009 at 8:58 PM
That leaves Huckabee doing a very special episode of Dancing with the Stars with Tom Delay.
RedRedRice on September 25, 2009 at 8:58 PM
ROFL!
Hilarious!
If these 2 losers had any shame, they’d never show their pusses in public again, much less announce another fundraiser!
(Notice Sarah Palin never says a word about her PAC, yet I see ads for it everywhere on the web.)
Jenfidel on September 25, 2009 at 8:58 PM
With zero trying to rham this health care debacle down our throat I don’t think Romney has a chance. He implemented the same sort of plan in Massachutes and I don’t think we the people will want to fight off another health care debacle if we win this fight. I just don’t see it happening. What’s to say Romney won’t try the same thing. If he’s against it now that will sink him all together.
Brat4life on September 25, 2009 at 8:58 PM
njpat on September 25, 2009 at 8:58 PM
First off, AP, has never been a big Mitt fan as shown over the years with his posts. Second, I am as conservative as one can get and from Arizona, I did not vote for McCain and was ticked off that Huckster and McCain took him out with their tag-team in the primaries, to keep many of us that wanted to vote for the only candidate that had a clue on how to run a business, out of the White House. Mitt is the best candidate still for 2012 ESPECIALLY after what we’ve been experiencing and will continue with this economically clueless president.
from a die-hard, red state, gun lovin’, western votin’, SUV ownin’ conservative! Mitt 2012!
g2825m on September 25, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Mitt sealed his fate. McCain is irrelevant.
Palin is the star for 2012!!!!
cubachi on September 25, 2009 at 8:59 PM
If either McCain or Romney get anywhere near GOP endorsement, I will not hold my nose again like last time. Because Palin made it more palatable to vote for McCain, anything other than Palin on top ticket will not get my vote.
Kini on September 25, 2009 at 8:59 PM
A preview to McCain’s speech….
“My friends….”
Seven Percent Solution on September 25, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Seven Percent Solution: D*mmit you beat me to it!
Have to read comments quicker,SPS!:)
canopfor on September 25, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Sorry AP.
It’s for his PAC, and Mitt did help a little bit after he dropped out last year.
Give me a ping when Mac confirms that Trigg’s father IS Bigfoot and I’ll put out.
Peace, I’m out.
Sapwolf on September 25, 2009 at 8:59 PM
I think the people of PA might do America proud this upcoming election. I can dream, can’t I?
alliebobbitt on September 25, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Well, that’s no good. I like a challenge… just like McCain likes a challenge. The only difference is that I win what I claim I want.
MeatHeadinCA on September 25, 2009 at 8:59 PM
+10
One thing Palin will have to learn pronto is to not mistake the unquestioning adoration she receives from a few smitten fans (on HA, for example) for massive support.
If she wants to be President, it’s a job she will have to earn. I don’t think even the lackeys of Osama Obama will fall for an unprepared, unqualified candidate twice.
MrScribbler on September 25, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Regarding unfavorables there are three factors:
1)Timing (this is Sept 2009);if it was Sept 2011 it would be a different story. Perceptions change; Sarah has 2 years to change them.
2)The source of the info (PPP–a pollster with Democratic ties)and the credibility of the info must be called into question and suspected of bias
3)The impact it has on the 2010 midterms:
I have maintained for several months that Palin’s political future will be determined by her performance during the midterms and if she is able to orchestrate a huge GOP landslide victory. Whether her poll numbers are good or poor next fall during the midterms it won’t matter if she doesn’t perform.
technopeasant on September 25, 2009 at 9:01 PM
Call BattleOfLepanto…
Oh Come on! They look like patriots compared to the dolts that keep electing Murtha and Specter.
anniekc on September 25, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Lanceman on September 25, 2009 at 9:01 PM
My shorthaired domestic feline says:
HornetSting on September 25, 2009 at 9:02 PM
You know you cannot resist her, quit trying so hard.
TXMomof3 on September 25, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Really? Explain to me why Obama and his press corps still attack her then? If she was insignificant, they’d ignore her.
njpat on September 25, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Doesn’t need to be. In 1992, the economy was still in the crapper, and this guy named Bill Clinton was an iffy character at best, especially with the Jennifer Flowers scandal. But the public mood was that somebody new was needed. So they gave Bill a try. “It’s the economy, stupid.”
Bad economies never re-elect presidents, with one exception, FDR in ’36. But in the modern age, people have no patience for high unemployment or other negative economics. They always blame the sitting party and will vote for Pee Wee Herman as an alternative.
keep the change on September 25, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Just think Mitt will now have the entire McCain campaign brain trust working for him. Mitt can pull that “I suspend my campaign trick” again. That’s like putting the brakes on for a parked car. Bwaaahhhh.
Geochelone on September 25, 2009 at 9:03 PM
You need a better sales pitch. 2010 saw the ignominious defeat of health care reform, and a Republican surge in the House. Then, Romney-care (arm-in-arm with John McCain) led the tea party protesters to victory and the White House in 2012.
See, it just doesn’t work.
ElectricPhase on September 25, 2009 at 9:03 PM
There’s my favorite Texan mother of 3.
MeatHeadinCA on September 25, 2009 at 9:03 PM
If you ask
me
Mitt is just
too northeast
*LOL
MeatHeadinCA on September 25, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Only if she looks like MegMac.
Your kids learn the new Obozo song yet?
Lanceman on September 25, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Does McCain have a Republican primary opponent? “My friend” needs to retire.
farright on September 25, 2009 at 9:04 PM
We can only hope. And pray. And vote.
ROCnPhilly on September 25, 2009 at 9:04 PM
MrScribbler on September 25, 2009 at 9:00 PM
I would not underestimate Palin’s popularity. Even though you think she has only a few smitten fans, I can guarantee you her endorsement will be very important for any candidate in 2012.
KickandSwimMom on September 25, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Televangelist-like.
njpat on September 25, 2009 at 9:05 PM
All of you also stating that you’ll sit home if it is Mitt gave us the 2006 and 2008 losses! Nice, Thank you very much. Mitt is NOT the RINO everyone claims and you at times sound like you’ve been drinking the media kool-aid spin on him. Any switch he made was to the conservative side so isn’t that what we would want?? Unlike Kerry, he did not flip and then flop back.
The only adult and professional that would know how to run this country on day one is Mitt. He has both the private and public experience!
g2825m on September 25, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Mr. Scribbler on September 25, 2009
I wouldn’t call 900,000 members on Sarah’s Facebook and 70,000 members of Team Sarah and several web sites devoted to her political advancement as a “few smitten fans”.
technopeasant on September 25, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Birds of a feather.Both are Mod pretending to be conservatives .
thmcbb on September 25, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Are you 120, 277, or the high leg on 240 delta?
Lanceman on September 25, 2009 at 9:06 PM
On this side, McCain and Romney
On this side, Palin
Do the math.
Kini on September 25, 2009 at 9:07 PM
The guy that lost to Obama, and the guy that lost to him.
Not impressed.
Terry_Dyne on September 25, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Romney had one of the best, most conservative messages of the primaries last year – second only to Thompson. His problem was that he had not walked the walk as governor, and had shifted positions many times.
I said at the time that if he took the four years between 2008 and 2012 to prove his bona fides with conservative deeds, he would probably be my favorite candidate for 2012. I still think so. All he has to do is champion some conservative causes and he’s my favorite (unless DeMint runs).
Romney’s biggest problem is that his supporters are so obnoxious.
jaime on September 25, 2009 at 9:08 PM
That freaking song is stuck in my head. Mmm, Mmm, Mmm Barack Hussein Obama!
TXMomof3 on September 25, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Mitt is a progressive….lot at his record and his state.
njpat on September 25, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Terry_Dyne on September 25, 2009 at 9:08 PM
LOL!
KickandSwimMom on September 25, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Palin’s gotta earn and perform, that right?
Some of you either don’t remember or never knew about how Ronald Reagan beat Jimmy Carter:
All a great deal of us knew was that he WAS NOT Jimmy Carter and he talked about a free, strong and proud America unlike JIMMY.
Whoever the GOP candidate is–even if it’s Homer Simpson-will win in a walk if they can do the same as Reagan.
The GOP winner in 2012 will be the Un-Obama.
All they’ll need to do will be to run against Obama which, to date, neither Mittens nor McVain has done much of.
Mitt PAC and McCain PAC will get zero of my dollars!
If America being free and strong depends on these 2 egocentric gasbags, we are more screwed than I thought.
Jenfidel on September 25, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Yeah, even my ex thought that was a ridiculous song…
MeatHeadinCA on September 25, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Man, someone is looking awfully hard to find something here. The whole thing seems pretty unimportant to me.
Terrye on September 25, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Makes me want to puke.
Lanceman on September 25, 2009 at 9:09 PM
If she pulls in the votes for other candidates in 2010 (like she did for Saxby Chambliss) then that is a sure sign of clout.
Geochelone on September 25, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Though I am a Palin Fan MrScribbler, on this I agree with. One must stand on his (or her) own merits. She must become a better candidate. She’s a good person, don’t get me wrong. She’s also competent, capable, and willing to fight the enemy no matter what party she’s in.
It’s a different she’s stepping into though, and she must be prepared for it.
Chaz706 on September 25, 2009 at 9:11 PM
1 RINOs of a feather….
2. This is good for Palin.
bill30097 on September 25, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Heh, no, just an old rocker.
On the wires I can hear you comin’
With a rush and a strummin’
This electric phase ain’t no teenage craze
ElectricPhase on September 25, 2009 at 9:12 PM
Mitt was for Obamacare before Obama….that should tell you something.
njpat on September 25, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Palin’s message “Are you better off now than 4 years ago”
Reagan said it and it never gets old.
Kini on September 25, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Not something I’d wish on anyone on this site…
…short of the trolls, but they’d like that.
In the mean time, let it remind you of what’s at stake.
Hopefully, as Palin said, we don’t have to tell our children about this great country using the words once upon a time.
Chaz706 on September 25, 2009 at 9:13 PM
jaime on September 25, 2009 at 9:08 PM
I agree with your post. The problem right now is that Romney is not getting out and connecting with anyone but the high rollers on the east and west coasts. We’ve heard very little from him since the election. Meanwhile, people like Palin are getting into the trenches and actually taking Obama’s policies on. Which one looks more presidential to you?
KickandSwimMom on September 25, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Ugh, I love Mitt and I think he’d be a great president, but he’d be a disaster as the candidate in the general election. I don’t think Palin really stands a chance either, though.
Proud Rino on September 25, 2009 at 9:13 PM
“Mitt is a progressive….lot at his record and his state.”
njpat, he had to run MA with a heavily democratic congress! Let’s compare Mitt accomplishing conservative ideas in that environment to say Huckabee. Mitt is conservative at his core and he will show it over and over throughout the upcoming campaign. Many things in his healthcare bill were added later by the MA house/senate.
g2825m on September 25, 2009 at 9:14 PM
John McCain is a liability, not an asset.
gocatholic on September 25, 2009 at 9:14 PM
A lame story about a FUNDRAISER for Mitt? Now?
Here we are in probably the richest news week of the year, and here’s Allahpundit, vying for the highest quantity of irrelevant blog posts award. Palin vs. Huck vs. Obama polling yesterday, and now this?
Dude!
Danzo on September 25, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Never heard of them.
Sweet, on the other hand,…
Lanceman on September 25, 2009 at 9:14 PM
No worries my friend…
… there have been many times when I am chasing little 7% around and come back to see that you and others posted exactly what I was thinking.
By the way, anyone remember this…?
Sarah…
… she’s my girl.
Seven Percent Solution on September 25, 2009 at 9:14 PM
And McCain was for taxing your health benefits before Obama. Maybe we can thank Sen. McCain when we start losing more of our hard earned money for giving Obama the idea.
njpat on September 25, 2009 at 9:15 PM
My daughter had a Hillary worshiper for a teacher last year. There was quite a bit of indoctrination going on in that classroom. If they had my five year old singing the Obama hymns, I would probably be arrested.
TXMomof3 on September 25, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Kini, pass the margaritas. It’s Friday and even in freefall, I was better off last YEAR at this time!
Can we go back and change our candidate?
HornetSting on September 25, 2009 at 9:15 PM
The Year is 2012!
You bitters better not be stay`n at home,
clinging to your guns and polishing yer bibles,
git it!!:)
canopfor on September 25, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Same vintage, different crowd.
ElectricPhase on September 25, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Yeah, you might have a point. We should probably vote for who you voted for last time.
MeatHeadinCA on September 25, 2009 at 9:16 PM
I don’t see any problem with this. I wouldn’t mind a Romney/Palin ticket or vice versa. I love the suggestion of some of the readers of a double dose of estrogen with Palin/Bachmann.
ReneePA on September 25, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Can’t see how it would be a bad thing, that is for sure.
What we will be able to see and finally put to rest is the idea that she sunk McCain. In other words, we will see who brings people in…so, yeah…good for her.
Also, I’m sorry if I’m repeating someone much smarter and faster than I…haven’t read all the comments. :P
Diane on September 25, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Geochelone on September 25, 2009
If she is able to accomplish this, Sarah will have gone a long way to prove her leadership ability and her worthiness to be the GOP leader. She will be considered the frontrunner. All she needs to do after that is to perform in the debates and in interviews in 2011; we already know she “does one hell of a speech” and can rally the troops.
I still think it will come down to Sarah vs, Mitt in the end and I like Sarah’s chances in that contest.
technopeasant on September 25, 2009 at 9:17 PM
By the way, I used to love to watch curling.
Lanceman on September 25, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Didn’t you vote for Obama, Proud Rino?
HornetSting on September 25, 2009 at 9:17 PM
If McCain is supporting Romney, that means less people will want Romney.
Spathi on September 25, 2009 at 9:17 PM
I figured he sounded like my ex-wife.
MeatHeadinCA on September 25, 2009 at 9:18 PM
My daughter had a Hillary worshiper for a teacher last year. There was quite a bit of indoctrination going on in that classroom. If they had my five year old singing the Obama hymns, I would probably be arrested.
TXMomof3 on September 25, 2009 at 9:15 PM
TXMomof3: You go girl,don`t put up with that crap!:)
canopfor on September 25, 2009 at 9:18 PM
They are all progressives in Mass….and if he did such a good job, he should have been able to carry his party, don’t ya think? Romneycare is the precursor to Obamacare. If they run Romney, I’m going back to being an independent.
njpat on September 25, 2009 at 9:19 PM
If McCain is supporting Romney, that means less people will want Romney.
Spathi on September 25, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Spathi: Boy,were did you pull that logic from!
canopfor on September 25, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Doesn’t your wife like girls now..I distinctly remember you talking about that on an insurance thread…..
HornetSting on September 25, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Question: What does Romney bring to the table? I just don’t see any value it Romney.
I could go on and on about Palin, but two loser rino’s don’t make a right conservative. The talk about Palin’s negatives have always fell flat with any actual logic. I just don’t see it.
Kini on September 25, 2009 at 9:20 PM
McCain is just being McCain.
Wait until the Amnesty debate starts and he joins forces with Our American Jesus…..a RINO celebration to make Olympia Snowe proud.
As for Mitt he’s the next in line for the D.C. establishment RINO’s and Globalists (those that play the you scratch my back I’ll scratch yours). This makes perfect sense.
As for Palin she’s been so Alinskyed up it will be a miracle if she gets elected. Wait until Mitt starts having his minions REALLLLLY start slinging mud on Huckabee and Palin. Right now Palin has given NO INDICATION she’s interested in 2012. If Mitt can’t control himself he’ll have to go after Huckabee.
Huckabee and Romney and Pawlenty as the three choices for the GOP in 2012 (if America survives until then) and one of them going against Jesus.
We’re toast people.
PappyD61 on September 25, 2009 at 9:20 PM
If they run Romney, I’m going back to hard alkeehol.
Lanceman on September 25, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Like is putting in mildly. She’s full blown Dutchwoman, if you catch my drift. Hey, whatever floats her boat. Her partner is a sweet enough gal.
MeatHeadinCA on September 25, 2009 at 9:21 PM
You sure are stirring the pot tonight.
TXMomof3 on September 25, 2009 at 9:21 PM
As it stands now, if they run Romney, I’m blasting off.
ICBM on September 25, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Ha, me too, but now I’m adding my own lyrics that can’t be printed here and it’s a lot more fun to sing.
Bishop on September 25, 2009 at 9:22 PM
McCain’s jealous that his choice for VP outshined him by about a million candelas. No story here.
Red Cloud on September 25, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Hard to tell right now since Palin gets a lot of press coverage and Romney doesn’t.
I know DeMint has set up a PAC for conservatives, and I know Palin is making some good conservative arguments in opposition to the democrat agenda. I don’t know what Romney’s doing.
I think Romney is smart enough to know that he needs the party base and the party machine. Maybe he’s working the machine end first.
jaime on September 25, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Nuff said.
Terry_Dyne on September 25, 2009 at 9:23 PM
We need a good drinking song, Bishop.
HornetSting on September 25, 2009 at 9:23 PM
I like Sarah a lot as well and was happy she boosted McCain’s campaign but I do not think she will be ready nor do I think she is angling towards the presidency anymore (my opinion obviously) I hope that she doesn’t pull a ’92 Perot and split our ticket as a Libertarian or such and hand The One another four years!! The conservatives need to banter for our guys/gals but when it comes down to it we need to ALL support either Mitt/Palin/Jindal/Demint etc to keep the current resident from really implementing his socialistic goals.
Well, good nite for me from Baghdad!! By the way send more troops to our guys on the other side of Iran! We love to win, not give up and go home!!
g2825m on September 25, 2009 at 9:24 PM
Pea, meet Pod.
Pot, meet Kettle.
stenwin77 on September 25, 2009 at 9:24 PM
I want to change a lot more than just the candidates.
:)
Cheers
Kini on September 25, 2009 at 9:24 PM
canopfor on September 25, 2009 at 9:18 PM
You sure are stirring the pot tonight.
TXMomof3 on September 25, 2009 at 9:21 PM
TXMomof3: Hehe,ahem,sorry Mam,couldn`t help myself!!:)
canopfor on September 25, 2009 at 9:24 PM
I will never forgive McCain for deliberately losing the election.
He threw away every chance (especially the ones Sarah gave him) to go after NObama on the issues and on Ogabe’s associations with ACORN, terrorists and Black Liberation Theology preachers like Rev. Wright because McCain said it was “racist.”
BTW, you can draw a straight line from Momar Qaddafi to Rev. Wright to Louis Farrakhan to Ogabe.
As for Mitt, I think it’s his followers that are cultists, not Palin’s!
Whether it’s his record as governor or his flip-flopping on the issues, he’s never appealed to me.
We’re supposed to get behind him because he’s “well spoken,” conventionally nice looking and a business success (never mind that he inherited millions or that he made most of his money doing deals with other rich Mormons).
Jenfidel on September 25, 2009 at 9:25 PM
I heard Darling Ann can sing Dixie ;)
MeatHeadinCA on September 25, 2009 at 9:25 PM
Drop that warhead on the UN on your way up.
Lanceman on September 25, 2009 at 9:25 PM
Cheers. Don’t forget the Tequila shot.
HornetSting on September 25, 2009 at 9:25 PM
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