O’Reilly has a lot of Blue Collar Democratic and Independent voters watching his show, so McCain stood to gain from that appearance, especially if Obama is the Democratic nominee, as many working class White Democratic and Independent voters will not bring themselves to vote for a black man. McCain needs those voters as many Rightwing voters just may sit this one out, angry because of such inane “issues” as McCain-Feingold and the Gang of 14, which ironically are typical of this base’s track record of voting against their own interests.
The interview that was more guarenteed not to make much difference was McCain’s appearance on The Daily Show, Wednesday night. Stewart’s audience will not be swayed by anything McCain says. What few Stewart fan/McCain supporters there are will stay the same, as with McCain’s detractors. Stewart’s audience is also less likely to vote for McCain as a protest against a black candidate. On the other hand, I think McCain figures that it humanizes him and makes him look more palatable to the parents of Stewart’s youthful audience.
“If Iran abandons their rhetoric on issues such as Israel, then perhaps sitting down can work.”
If I heard right McCain will be discussing foreign policy with Bill today.
I can only assume thats why he didnt go into more detail about Irans role in Iraq and the nuke thing.
Abandoning the rhetoric on Israel is not half as important as making sure they dont attack them.
i thought this was a bit of a softball interview but still informative. while Mccain didnt do much to help himself with conservatives he may have gained some moderates. his sanctuary city position will not at all placate the right but is probably adequate to many in the middle and his gas tax plan should yeild similar results. i thought the senators “tougher times” comment was well placed and served as a reminder to those who know of his military service without giving the impression of trying to capitalize on peoples sympathies. i think his service in viet nam could be used more effectively in the general election. at some point the left will give into the temptation to question the accounts of his imprisonment and this would be the perfect time for mccain to deliver a reaganesque “IM PAYING FOR THIS MICROPHONE” comment simultaneously silencing the extreme left and igniting the right and the moderates alike even if only for a short time. obviously mccain doesnt excite the extreme on either side of the isle but if common sense prevails the moderates will see obama for the ultra leftist he is.
Jersey McJones said,
May 9, 2008 at 9:22 am
O’Reilly has a lot of Blue Collar Democratic and Independent voters watching his show, so McCain stood to gain from that appearance, especially if Obama is the Democratic nominee, as many working class White Democratic and Independent voters will not bring themselves to vote for a black man. McCain needs those voters as many Rightwing voters just may sit this one out, angry because of such inane “issues” as McCain-Feingold and the Gang of 14, which ironically are typical of this base’s track record of voting against their own interests.
The interview that was more guarenteed not to make much difference was McCain’s appearance on The Daily Show, Wednesday night. Stewart’s audience will not be swayed by anything McCain says. What few Stewart fan/McCain supporters there are will stay the same, as with McCain’s detractors. Stewart’s audience is also less likely to vote for McCain as a protest against a black candidate. On the other hand, I think McCain figures that it humanizes him and makes him look more palatable to the parents of Stewart’s youthful audience.
JMJ
micky2 said,
May 9, 2008 at 10:16 am
“If Iran abandons their rhetoric on issues such as Israel, then perhaps sitting down can work.”
If I heard right McCain will be discussing foreign policy with Bill today.
I can only assume thats why he didnt go into more detail about Irans role in Iraq and the nuke thing.
Abandoning the rhetoric on Israel is not half as important as making sure they dont attack them.
brucetbo said,
May 11, 2008 at 5:54 am
i thought this was a bit of a softball interview but still informative. while Mccain didnt do much to help himself with conservatives he may have gained some moderates. his sanctuary city position will not at all placate the right but is probably adequate to many in the middle and his gas tax plan should yeild similar results. i thought the senators “tougher times” comment was well placed and served as a reminder to those who know of his military service without giving the impression of trying to capitalize on peoples sympathies. i think his service in viet nam could be used more effectively in the general election. at some point the left will give into the temptation to question the accounts of his imprisonment and this would be the perfect time for mccain to deliver a reaganesque “IM PAYING FOR THIS MICROPHONE” comment simultaneously silencing the extreme left and igniting the right and the moderates alike even if only for a short time. obviously mccain doesnt excite the extreme on either side of the isle but if common sense prevails the moderates will see obama for the ultra leftist he is.