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McCain Praises Hillary
June 02, 2008 6:13 PM
ABC News's Bret Hovell Reports: Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., offered what seemed to be a fond farewell to rival Hillary Clinton this afternoon at a town hall meeting in Nashville, Tennessee.
McCain was reminded by an audience member that though he had mentioned Barack Obama several times during his remarks, he had not talked about Clinton, even though, as the woman said, she is "technically" still in the race.
"Yes, Senator Clinton is still in the race," McCain said. "I have known Senator Clinton, and I admire her and I respect her.
"She has inspired generations of American women to believe that they can reach the highest office in this nation, and I respect her campaign, and I respect her," McCain said to widespread applause from what seemed like a pretty conservative crowd.
"Now she and I have stark differences on issues, and those are, those are well known," he continued. "And I have debated many of those issues on the floor of the Senate with her, and other places. But I admire the campaign she has run. I think she deserves a great deal of credit."
Recently, McCain has been speaking in these types of glowing terms about Clinton – when he speaks of her at all. Earlier in his campaign, McCain would not mention Senator Barack Obama without also mentioning Clinton, or vice versa. But as Obama’s grasp on the eventual Democratic nomination has grown increasingly firm, McCain’s speeches have more and more been peppered with criticisms of the Illinois Democrat alone.
Despite the seeming end of the road for Clinton, McCain did offer one bit of warning to Republicans, and perhaps a point of optimism for the former first lady.
"I think a few of us who have been around politics for a while, learned a lesson way back in 1992, that you better never count a Clinton out of any race," he said
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Of course he praises her. DUH!! He is using their anger against Obama.
He is welcoming the drones into his waiting open arms. Come cry on grampa's shoulder.
The pity is these people are probably dumb enough to fall for it.
Posted by: OH PLEASE | Jun 2, 2008 6:17:08 PM
OH PLEASE - you are part of what's forcing them there. Lighten up.
Posted by: | Jun 2, 2008 6:24:28 PM
he wants all her votes
Posted by: bhrandon | Jun 2, 2008 6:25:33 PM
John you should be kissing Hillary's feet!
She will get you more votes than anyone can guess!
LOL LOL John you must be giddy with excitement. You are going to get to kick Bush's butt out of the WH!!!!
NO OBAMA! NEVER OBAMA!
Posted by: HP Boston | Jun 2, 2008 6:32:24 PM
HRC supporters, she has run a great race! I do support Obama, I don't buy the "Popular vote" slogan when it's reached by leaving out 10+ states, so much for every vote counting. BUT do you really think the Republicans are pushing for her because they think they can beat her? No, they can bring up alot of dirt from the Bill years in the WH. I voted for Bill 2x, Hillary 2x as Sen. Honestly she hasn't fulfilled any of her promises here in Upstate NY, but I still voted for her in the primary, then the in my opinion, the office became more important to her than the people. Even at that moment, I believed in the Democratic ideals. I don't want a third term of Bush! Please, this really needs to stop, it is no longer about the country but her. Health care, economy, the war (kids are being killed) Stop the madness, we need to get behind the nominee with the popular vote (that includes all states! Remember every vote counts!) The delegate count, which is the measure and defeat McBush!
Posted by: try the truth | Jun 2, 2008 6:35:07 PM
Hillary-supporters who will vote for McCain. BE MY GUEST!!!!! You are going to lose your homes, lose your jobs, see your kids on the streets, pay $10/galloon, pay more taxes, have no health benefits.... You will feel the pain. And it will be YOUR mistake. Because you can't survive, you are losers and you need a democrat administration to keep you alive on our expense.
Posted by: jasonlv | Jun 2, 2008 6:35:26 PM
Of course McCain loves Hillary and Chelsea, of whom he once said was ugly thanks to being the daughter of Hillary and Janet Reno. This McCain who has humiliated his wife as well is now the biggest feminist in America's history. Sweet!!!!
Posted by: carl29 | Jun 2, 2008 6:37:04 PM
jasonlv -- the 'Clinton' supporters who claim they'll vote for Obama are mostly Rush Limbaugh 'OPERATION CHAOS' volunteers. Limbaugh instructed his listeners to assume the online identities of Clinton supporters saying they'll vote for McCain. The Republican party thinks this type of cheap, desperate tactic is going to somehow fool people into voting for McCain. It really shows the level of panic the Republican party is in after getting soundly beat in the 2006 elections, and on their way to turmoil in 2008.
Posted by: Eric | Jun 2, 2008 6:39:02 PM
Eric - you don't actually think american people are that stupid to listen to Rush limbaugh Do you?? And how many states allow republican-registered to vote democrat?? and of that many states, how many people listened to Limbaugh to make any difference?? I cannot believe you and the obama campaign actually blam Limbaugh for losing Indiana to Hillary.
Posted by: hannah | Jun 2, 2008 6:51:06 PM
Of course McCain's hoping some Clinton supporters will vote for him. So is Obama. Neither one is stupid, I just think Obama is more deceptive and manipulative than McCain. After all, McCain risked his life fighting for his country--a bad war, I agree. Obama has never done anything for his country; it's all about him and his ego. And just look at Michelle Obama--talk about an ego! I can't imagine her as First Lady.
Posted by: ruth | Jun 2, 2008 6:55:53 PM
"it's Obama who will raise your taxes and make you share your pies."
Obama's prostrating White slaves will grab your pies and hand the pies to their Black masters. These White slaves will be in heaven if their master drop half a tablespoon of crumbs. Then the White slaves will, in the presence of their masters, spit on their fellow White citizens who had refused to surrender to the Black master, yelling "You White trash, you don't even get to eat crumbs."
Posted by: Brent | Jun 2, 2008 6:56:03 PM
I'm Sen McCain's supporter from now on.
Sen McCain-08
Posted by: Alex | Jun 2, 2008 6:58:03 PM
Hillary supporters,
John McCain respects Hillary and her years of service to the nation.
We welcome your support in November if the media helps steal the nomination from Hillary!
If Obama loses the general election, Hillary's 2012 campaign starts Nov. 5th.
Maybe we will see McCain vs Hillary in 2012 if McCain wins the general election.
Posted by: Jack | Jun 2, 2008 7:04:28 PM
Obama is a racist like Rev Wright & Rev Pfleger
Posted by: Racist finder | Jun 2, 2008 7:06:34 PM
Everyone respects Hillary. Even Karl Rove.
Like her or not she's a great politician.
Posted by: Ethan | Jun 2, 2008 7:14:33 PM
Brent
Time for your meds I see. *shaking head*
Posted by: try the truth | Jun 2, 2008 7:14:45 PM
Angry Clinton supporters = Obama loss in November.
Obama needs us. We don't need him....
Looks like a McCain victory.
Posted by: jmousso | Jun 2, 2008 7:21:24 PM
Ruth...
McCain did fight for this country.
Since you have internet access go to google search type in, "McCain SongBird", no quotes needed. ;)
Uh... Michelle hasn't received much publicity so how can you say this?
I never knew any of the first ladies before the President won the race and they don't run the country so who really cares.
I can tell you this. She would be stronger than Hillary was in dealing with a Monica incident. LOL!
Posted by: Greg | Jun 2, 2008 7:22:32 PM
ruth
Dear Sen Obama has been an elected official longer than your HRC! Don't tell me she has experience being first lady, she was so close to the oval office she didn't know what a cigar lover her husband was! I love how you all beat up on Michele, she is a strong woman like HRC! Honestly as a black woman, I was proud of my country for the first time in a long time! We have done nothing but bully other countries, kept women and minorities down, and look we had a black man and a women vieying for the most powerful office on earth! You Clinton fans hate when your labeled racist, but I find it funny you will put down a strong woman of color, who you took her comments way out of context, but embrace a woman who played the race card, lied about Bosnia, travel gate, and even the popular vote( if you want all votes to count, you have to count those 10+ states you left out of your equation, just a thought) she couldn't handle her campaign finances, but you want her to help the economy! OK! You want to hold Sen. Obama responsible for all that come out of others mouths, but give Hill a pass on the blatant Bosnia lie she told MANY times. They hold many of the same views, so what is your issue? Your either sexist, racist or just a sore loser! Please let us know which one it is so we can pity you!
Rant over, stepping off soap box
Posted by: try the truth | Jun 2, 2008 7:23:18 PM
I agree with you I am equally mad at the dems for the way they have handled this primary.Bunch of despots and fools.
Mccain has treated Hillary with the greatest respect,dignity and admiration.After the latest pastorgate he specifically denounced Hillary's mistreatment.It was days and endless nights of political calculation after which Obama did it.
McCain is the only candidate left in the race if Hillary looses the nomination who has the experience the intellect and the integrity.No ,wait a minute, I forgot 20 years of Rev Wright experience ,15 years of Rev Flagel experience combined with the integrity of a serial liar and judgement of a door knob from Mr.Obama and the snobbery of a supermodel to top all of that.
Posted by: vic | Jun 2, 2008 7:24:56 PM
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