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McCain In Iowa: "I'd Just Commit Suicide" If Democrats Take Control Of Senate
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ABC News' David Chalian reports: While campaigning for Republicans in Iowa today, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) jokingly said "I think I'd just commit suicide," when he was asked how he would react if the Democrats gained majority control of the United States Senate.
"The Republicans standing beside him burst into laughter," reports Radio Iowa's Kay Henderson. "'I don't want to face that eventuality because I don't think it's going to happen. . . I think it's going to be tough, but I think we'll do o.k.'"
Click here for more of Henderson's reporting on McCain's Hawkeye State trip: LINK
Winning the six seats necessary to gain control of the Senate has seemed like a long shot for Democrats for most of the year. In the last week or so, many analysts seem to believe that if the national wind blows strong enough in a Democratic direction, it may not just be the House at risk for Republicans, but that the Senate may fall into Democratic hands as well.
Democrats are targeting seven states. Their best pickup opportunities appear to be in Pennsylvania, Montana, Rhode Island, and Ohio. If they can win two of the remaining three targets (Tennessee, Virginia, and Missouri) while holding onto their one vulnerable seat in New Jersey, they will be in the majority. Though the chances of that happening are more likely today than they have been all year, it is still somewhat of a triple bank shot.
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Who do you want to say your eulogy?
Posted by: Judy Baumsteiger | Oct 18, 2006 4:42:50 PM
What a stupid remark. And I say McCain is the most senisble Republican that I actually kind of like. He may be digging his political coffin if he keeps saying idiotic thing like this. (Well, not that I'd vote for him anyway.)
GORE 08.
Posted by: Nicholas E. Smith | Oct 18, 2006 5:06:38 PM
I can't believe that someone in a leadership postion in our country, would opt out to suicide(even if joking), when faced with adversity. Now I know it is time for a change.
Jim
Posted by: Jim in NM | Oct 18, 2006 6:38:49 PM
That's the best idea McCain has ever had.
Posted by: me | Oct 18, 2006 6:40:09 PM
WOW,EVEN THE GOP'S MOST MODERATE SENATOR STILL WORKING HARD TO POLARIZE OUR COUNTRY.DOES MR. MCCAIN THINK WE NEED MORE QUALITY REPUBLICANS IN CONGRESS LIKE RANDY CUNNUNGHAM, MARK FOLEY,AND BOB NEY.
REMEMBER MR MCCAIN SUICIDE IS NOT A FAMILY VALUE
Posted by: BRIAN WOODRUFF | Oct 18, 2006 7:06:06 PM
He knows, since he's a Republican, that he'll never have to keep his word, or live up to his promises. Bummer.
Posted by: bradylemo | Oct 18, 2006 7:44:42 PM
I used to like McCain until it became apparent that he'd give anything to be President...even the truth.
He'd commit suicide if the Democrats win the senate? All the more reason to vote Democratic!
Posted by: Jim | Oct 18, 2006 7:53:04 PM
Glad to see McCain still has some integrity left.
Posted by: Jim in CA | Oct 18, 2006 8:24:50 PM
Mr McCain has a very good sense of humor that if you saw this comment in person you would understand that. It wouldn't be the end of the world if the Democrats win the Senate. Although the Dems probably will win the House, they probably won't win the Senate. I think McCain is a fine and decent person that would have the ability to work with both parties for the benefit of us all.
Posted by: mike | Oct 18, 2006 8:50:23 PM
What an insensitive comment. Suicide is a horrible problem, and no joke, it destroys families, communites and a person driven to suicide has not been able to find the help needed - maybe because of the cuts in mental health care pursued by the Bush administration - It is just another of McCain's recent comments that show he is no equiped to be a Presidential candidate or a distinguish senator. Shame on him
Posted by: Craig Urquhart | Oct 18, 2006 8:55:13 PM
Senator John McCabe of AZ just bowed out as a presidential contender.
There are far more Republican disasters of the Pres. Bush Administration that would justify his suicide.
His departure is one less Republican doubletalking the Americans about the Pres. Bush Administration.
We all can't wait until the "Republican Morality" is history in Nov.
Someone play taps, please.
Adam.
Posted by: Adam Young | Oct 18, 2006 8:57:55 PM
why elect congress & the senators they only sit an say nothing when everything in the bush administration go to hell get them all out of office an let the citizen have a new start with jobs bring our boys home jobs & our boys
Posted by: jettaasia | Oct 18, 2006 11:27:09 PM
Too bad he didn't express this kind of resolve when he had the chance to prevent his country from endorsing the use of torture.
McCain is the A-Rod of politicians. He always comes up small in the clutch, then makes a big statement at the exact moment he doesn't need to.
Posted by: GS | Oct 19, 2006 12:34:48 AM
I can't see the GOP losing the Senate,
So McCain need not do anything drastic. He will be around to be the next President of the US.
Posted by: Kottaras | Oct 19, 2006 12:36:17 AM
Why wait? Do it now.
Posted by: Bill | Oct 19, 2006 6:18:24 AM
Great!! One MORE reason to vote Democrat this year.
Yours truly, A FORMER republican
Posted by: dectra | Oct 19, 2006 7:27:16 AM
McCain is an idiot. He's becoming more and more like Bush everyday. Suicide that's horrible to say something like that. Goes to show you the mentality of the Republican party.
McCain will never be President.
Posted by: Mary Miculita | Oct 19, 2006 7:44:52 AM
The man is mad and so is bush, do you understand, Impeachment!
Don't worry about Killing yourself. Thats for when you won't be re-elected
Posted by: dave | Oct 19, 2006 8:06:51 AM
Just tell me where, and I'll be there, yelling "Jump! Jump!"
Posted by: anon Dem | Oct 19, 2006 11:25:16 AM
Sen. McCain: name your poison!
Posted by: chuck | Oct 19, 2006 1:49:05 PM
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