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Ask McCain

by Josh Orton, Thu Jul 10, 2008 at 06:46:30 PM EST

John McCain is having a tele-townhall for VA residents at 7:00 PM . That means people can call into a toll-free number and ask him questions. It's very 80s. Keep in mind, we're told over and over and over how "Town Halls" are McCain's best venue so clearly he can handle any question. (Although, he may get a little testy.)

Now, the McCain camp did just kick out a librarian from one of his town hall meetings, so if you don't want them to know who you are, block caller ID by dialing *67.

The call-in info:

1-877-850-4146, Passcode 84831

There are so many questions to ask McCain, here are a couple of suggestions:

1. Iraqi leaders are now "openly demanding a timetable for the withdrawal of American troops" from their country. Why don't you agree with them?

2. Our Senator Jim Webb recently passed improvements to the GI Bill. You did not support him -- and didn't bother to vote. How can you say you support the troops when you fail to help them get an education?

3. One of you top economic advisors Phil Gramm said yesterday the economic problems we are having are "mental recession" and that we've become a "nation of whiners." Considering you in the past have said are economic problems are all psycological, do you agree with Senator Gramm? Do you think its appropriate to have someone who call our nation a "country of whiners" advising your campaign.

What else should we ask McCain?

Update [2008-7-10 19:34:3 by Todd Beeton]:Just jumped on the call and heard the tail end of McCain's opening remarks:

"America is sick and tired of the gridlock we have in congress...I know how to make Washington work, I know how to work across the aisle and get things done." blah blah blah.

Umm, Senator, you are in the very congress you claim is gridlocked, are you not? If you're so damn good at making Washington work, why the hell are people frustrated by the lack of progress from the congress of which you yourself are a member?

Update [2008-7-10 19:53:54 by Todd Beeton]:He mentioned congress's unpopularity again, citing their recent 9% approval rating. Dude, you're in the congress.

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Re: Ask McCain (none / 0)

What medications were prescribed for your depression after your release and how long were you on them?

by moondancer on Thu Jul 10, 2008 at 07:04:44 PM EST

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Correct me if I am wrong, but did you recently say you would've gone into IRAQ even without the threat of WMDS?

Democrat for the democratic nominee

by KLRinLA on Thu Jul 10, 2008 at 07:04:46 PM EST

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Senator McCain, although you've said you don't agree with Gramm's statement, do you think it is problematic to have an economic advisor that thinks Americans are whining when they complain about the economy?

And so, may evil beware and may good dress warmly and eat lots of fresh vegetables.

by thatpurplestuff on Thu Jul 10, 2008 at 07:11:55 PM EST

Josh and everyone (2.00 / 2)

*67 does not block your info when calling a toll free number. Have your line blocked all the time also does not block this info from toll free numbers.

They are paying for the call, so they have the right to see the info.

I am in the telecom biz.

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by kevin22262 on Thu Jul 10, 2008 at 07:14:17 PM EST

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Did you really call your wife a ... ok just kidding.

I would ask him how he can justify taking political advice from the man who smeared him in 2000.

by JustJennifer on Thu Jul 10, 2008 at 07:15:40 PM EST

I hate to burst your bubble, but... (2.00 / 1)

sigh

The call-in information posted by Americablog (and reposted here) is for the media, not for participants. Thus, if you call in with this information, you will not be given the opportunity to ask a question. It's simply not a feature for the above code.

Just saying is all...

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by 2008 Central on Thu Jul 10, 2008 at 07:16:03 PM EST

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Senator, why are you campaigning in Virginia when a PowerPoint presentation by your campaign manager says the state is 'safely red'?

by conspiracy on Thu Jul 10, 2008 at 07:30:56 PM EST

McBush is a "target rich environment." (none / 0)

It's hard to know where to begin.

by Beren on Thu Jul 10, 2008 at 07:51:34 PM EST

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Senator, at one point you correctly called Bush's tax cuts for the wealthy at a time of war unwise.

NOW, you want those taxs cuts codified, made permanent, at a time when most ordinary Americans are struggling with gas and food prices, the cost of health care, trying to put their kids through college, just trying to struggle from pay check to pay check.

Why not roll back the cuts for the top 5%, and concentrate on helping those struggling just to make ends meet?

"Well the danger on the rocks is surely past... Still I remain tied to the mast"...Don Fagen, Poet and Piano Player

by WashStateBlue on Thu Jul 10, 2008 at 07:51:35 PM EST

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Does it bother you that you are getting your ass handed to you by a younger, smarter and more charismatic guy who didn't put the time in? Don't you just want to grab him by the throat...ooops.

by moondancer on Thu Jul 10, 2008 at 08:44:55 PM EST

Is your.. (none / 0)

Viagra prescription covered by your healthcare insurance?

Obama supporter who is damn glad Hillary Clinton is a Democrat!!

by hootie4170 on Thu Jul 10, 2008 at 09:09:28 PM EST

Re: Ask McCain (2.00 / 1)

Grandpa McCain has probably forgotten he was ever in Congress. It's been over 3 months since he last cast a vote there afterall.

by austinrunn on Thu Jul 10, 2008 at 10:35:09 PM EST

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