What do you think will be the most effective campaign ads against John McCain in general election?

a) the ones that show him agreeing with Bush currently on virtually all the major issues and basically saying asking if you like the last 7 years, then John McCAin is your man?





c) or how about the ones that show his penchant for war making and making obnoxious statements that will tick off other people's in other countries. You know tapes of him saying we will be fighting in iraq for 100years, there will be more wars, he wishes a quick death to Fidel Castro, etc.....


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b) The ones laying out the different positions he has had on the issues..and shedding the light that the straight talk express is a myth...and that its really more like the flip flop express that will say whatever he has to to be president?

What do you think will be the most effective campaign ads against John McCain in general election?
'a)' proves that you have no clue what you're talking about. He disagrees with Bush on many things. But, you only want to believe what you've heard rather than check the facts for yourself.





Most Republicans feel that McCain is a bit too liberal. I don't think ANYONE would assume that Bush is too liberal. Do you think that may be because McCain and Bush do NOT share the same views on "virtually all of the major issues"? Is thinking for yourself as difficult as looking up the facts? I wouldn't know because I'm able to do both with relative ease.





Here's a better question: Why must 'effective campaign ads' be AGAINST your opponent, rather than FOR yourself? You must be taking notes from Hillary.





EDIT: McCain agrees with Bush on Iraq? That's not what McCain says:





"Today, Americans are fighting bravely in battles that are as dangerous, difficult and consequential as the great battles of our armed forces' storied past. In Iraq, I know the war has not gone well, and the American people have grown tired of it. I, too, have been made sick at heart by the many mistakes made by civilian and military commanders and the terrible price we have paid for them" ~John McCain





"For many years I warned about the erosion of security in Iraq and called for a different strategy that would give us the best chance to succeed. Because our troops were spread too thin, I urged a larger ground force in Iraq to implement a new counterinsurgency campaign like the one now underway in Iraq. Today, we have new commanders in Iraq, and they are following a new course we should have been following from the beginning, which makes the most effective use of our strength and doesn't strengthen the tactics of our enemy. This new battle plan is succeeding in places where our previous tactics failed." ~John McCain


http://projects.washingtonpost.com/2008-...


McCain has stated many times that Bush's plan FAILED. How does that show 'agreement'?





Immigration?


When asked the question, "How do you think the United States should handle illegal immigrants? Do you support President Bush's immigration plan?"





John McCain responded:


"Immigration is one of those challenging issues that touch on many aspects of American life. I have always believed that our border must be secure and that the federal government has utterly failed in its responsibility to ensure that it is secure. If we have learned anything from the recent immigration debate, it is that Americans have little trust that their government will honor a pledge to do the things necessary to make the border secure." ~John McCain


http://projects.washingtonpost.com/2008-...


AGAIN, McCain says that the 'federal government' (Bush's administration) FAILED





Healthcare?


"I believe real health care reform must put individuals and families, not bureaucrats, at the center of our health care system. Americans deserve leadership for real reform that provides greater access to high-quality health care and ends spiraling costs. But the road to reform does not lead through Washington and a hugely expensive, bureaucratic, government-controlled system. We have all tangled enough with the existing bureaucracy to know that even more will diminish, not improve, quality. I believe the best way expand access and controls costs, without hurting the quality of our health care, is to harness competition to offer more affordable insurance options for as many Americans as possible, and to leverage innovation -- such as low-cost health clinics in retail stores for example -- and cost-effectiveness of our nation's firms to put an end to existing rigid, unfriendly bureaucracies. I support the development of a secure national medical records and placing greater emphasis on preventative care so fewer people have to spend time in hospital and emergency care. We must build a national market where insurance is more available, portable, and accessible across state lines; in which patients' rights are respected and their information under their control; and one in which people may save more in tax-exempt Health Savings Accounts. I believe we must also assist those who need help in getting health coverage by offering a tax credit, for example, to help people pay for insurance. We also need more transparency of prices and quality measures so patients can make informed choices. This is why real reform must provide incentives for a national market - including the reimportation of pharmaceuticals - that offer greater transparency about effective patient care, options for preventative care and therapies, and prices so that competition in the health care market makes it easier for individuals and families to navigate toward better quality and lower cost. I will demand reform to medical malpractice laws to curb abusive lawsuits that squeeze doctors, prevent innovation, and drive up the cost of health care. Finally, I encourage our states to continue exploring with their own health care reforms to see what works and what doesn't. American health care is the best in the world, but I believe we can do much better with this kind of reform." ~John McCain


http://projects.washingtonpost.com/2008-...





Hmm, John McCain has plans for REFORM. 'Reform' means that he doesn't believe the current system (Bush is president right now) is working. Looks like he disagrees with the way healthcare is being addressed under THIS (Bush's) administration.





However, Neither McCain NOR Bush believe that taxpayers should be forced to pay for EVERYONE's healthcare. McCain believes that measures should be taken to make healthcare affordable so that everyone can provide their OWN.








For the rest, look it up yourself. I'm not doing ALL of the work for you. It's best to acquire information for yourself anyway.
Reply:I think some of the news organizations have a video of him snoring on the senate floor.So far no one has used it. I don't think anyone will unless Hillary wins the nomination. And then they would probably only use it in retaliation.
Reply:a, b and c

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