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DNC to Give Reporters McCain Convention 'Survival Kit'

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August 27, 2008 7:06 PM

ABC News' Jennifer Parker reports: In advance of the Republican National Convention next week in Minneapolis-St. Paul, the Democratic National Convention is giving reporters in Denver a "survival kit."

Abc_jennifer_convention_080827_main ABC News has obtained the DNC's opposition kit. Inside an envelope labeled "DNC at the RNC: The McCain Files: A Survival Kit for Reporters," are press credentials to the Democratic Party's "More of the Same Media War Room" in St. Paul.

The packet also contains a flash drive with Democratic party "opposition research" against Republican nominee John McCain, as well as extra strength pain reliever, antacids, Pay Day and 100 Grand candy bars, and a button that reads "Ask me how many houses I own."

It also has a McCain-themed crossword puzzle "to help you prepare, and pass the time, on the flight," reads a press release from the Democratic National Convention. Clues include "income levels that meet McCain's definition of rich."

"While you're there, we'll make sure you have everything you need to cut through the convention spin," the DNC release reads.

On the flash drive is a black and white jpeg image of the John McCain--President George Bush embrace during the 2004 campaign, six web attack ads against McCain, Democratic "fact checks" on McCain statements, and a "What Republicans Are Saying About John McCain" document with criticisms that McCain lawmakers have made over the years.

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That's OK, Republicans are selling togas at the entrance to the Mile High stadium, one shouldered and one with a little more coverage for the modest Dems who still cling to guns and religion!
HILLAR SUPPORTER FOR McCAIN!

Posted by: Debra | Aug 27, 2008 7:13:36 PM

Why was my post removed....I just said Republicans are OK with the joke, they are standing by to make a profit at the entrance to the Mile High stadium tomorrow night and sell togas to the crowd....they even have a modest version for the people who cling to guns and religion.
HILL SUPPORTER 4 McCAIN

Posted by: Debra | Aug 27, 2008 7:18:56 PM

My family in Hawaii loves and will vote for John McCain!!!

Posted by: rey | Aug 27, 2008 7:23:27 PM

I would have voted for Hillary..now I am voting McCain. I ruse to vote for Nancy Pelosi's empty suited puppet.

Posted by: Maximeliano | Aug 27, 2008 7:23:43 PM

Well, at the rate the poll stands within the last few days, who knows if the DNC will need the kits for themselves but they will need to enclose the picture of Rezko in it. Go PUMA !

Posted by: mtr2311 | Aug 27, 2008 7:25:55 PM

Look up John's brother Joe's comments about the McCain family:

1. It shows Cindy mirroring the role his mother had when he was a boy.

2. Shows his family was Navy royalty with both father and grandfather being admirals.

3. Shows how out of touch the McCains are with average people -- Mom was managing the oil leases [my mom did that too LOL!] and John knows how Americans are because he serves on a committee.

4. Finally, brains don't flow on the male side as dad and grandpa finished near the bottom of their classes along with John.

Joe is quoted as saying “The person who took care of all the business was my mother. My father had no idea about the family business, what oil leases he owned in Oklahoma.”

Joe McCain lives in the Northern Virginia suburbs recalls that “one time, [John McCain's mother] bought a house to remodel” in Southeast Washington while “[dad] was at sea.”


John McCain’s years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam and as chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee also help him “emphasize with the American people” on pocketbook issues, Joe McCain said. [LOL]

John McCain was a less-than-stellar student who graduated fifth from the bottom of his class at the Naval Academy.

“By the way, that's a McCain tradition,” Joe says. “My father and grandfather, both four-star admirals, and they graduated in the bottom fourth of their class, too."

Posted by: Mr. Coffee | Aug 27, 2008 7:28:27 PM

This Hillary supporter is for McCain!!!

Posted by: Tony | Aug 27, 2008 7:31:07 PM

We need someone selling hip waders for walking through all the crap piling up in Denver.

Posted by: david | Aug 27, 2008 7:36:04 PM

What are McCain`s policies? All i hear him do is criticize Obama and chants SURGE SURGE SURGE!

McCain has no new ideas apart from the same failed status quo.

Posted by: keith | Aug 27, 2008 7:39:18 PM

I was voting for McCain. But all his personal attacks against ppl who disagree with him makes me think he has nothing more to offer Americans.

I think I may vote for Obama.

Posted by: Brad | Aug 27, 2008 7:40:31 PM

How many Hillary supporters who are now voting for McCain actually voted for Kerry? McCain doesn't support any of Hillary's positions. Sounds odd to me that someone would vote for McCain who disagrees with Hillary on every important vote. Yeah right!

Posted by: JL | Aug 27, 2008 7:40:55 PM

PUMAS are repugs trying to foo Hilary supporters.

Posted by: kenny | Aug 27, 2008 7:41:19 PM

Adulterers for McCain!!!!!

Posted by: will | Aug 27, 2008 7:43:04 PM

McCain/Edwards 2008

Posted by: Will | Aug 27, 2008 7:44:00 PM

Debra go and drink some more of that Kool-Ade.......you just love to ramble on......seen you on several other posts..BITTER BITTER BITTER

Posted by: seansatx | Aug 27, 2008 7:44:02 PM

Better include condoms, those Christian values folks are pretty randy when they are out of town.

Posted by: McCain is a Moron | Aug 27, 2008 7:44:27 PM

If you are Hillary supporter who is voting for McCain, then you aren't really a Hillary supporter. You might be a traitor, Benedict Arnold, flip/flopper, etc., but not a Hillary supporter.

Posted by: Think on it | Aug 27, 2008 7:45:04 PM

Too bad the Republicans were not providing barf bags at the entrnce of the democrat convention...

Posted by: Joaquin B | Aug 27, 2008 7:46:12 PM

Filthy Rich Old Farts for McCain!!!!

Posted by: Omentum | Aug 27, 2008 7:47:44 PM

Gotta hand it to the Democrats - that is funny. It's not likely to garner any converts or votes, but it's funny.

Posted by: momobella | Aug 27, 2008 7:52:03 PM

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