McCain's demise
July 28th 2007 08:55
He's an American hero and a long-time politician, but it appears that John McCain won't be able to add the title of "President" to his storied resume. McCain's campaign is falling apart at the seams. The latest signs of his campaign's demise:
Frankly, I'm not sure how good their "consulting" was. I can't recall seeing a single McCain ad since he announced his candidacy. However, this wasn't the only setback he's suffered:
Very little money...a shrinking staff...low poll numbers -- those aren't the signs of a robust campaign. And his fall has happened VERY quickly. It wasn't long ago that he was considered a front runner for the GOP nomination. That's certainly not the case now. After this recent turbulence, he's just doing what he can to tread water.
As the article states, he has taken a hawkish stance on the largely unpopular war in Iraq. I think that hurt much of the support he had amongst moderates and independents. Also, he helped author the recent comprehensive immigration reform bill and he has been castigated by conservatives for that. McCain prides himself on being a man of principle who sticks to his guns on issues that he believes in. There's something to be said for that. Nevertheless, taking unpopular stances won't exactly endear you to the voters. As a result, his campaign has really taken a hit.
Can McCain recover? I don't think so. He's an honorable man who has sacrificed a great deal for our country. However, I believe that the hole he's dug in this election is too deep. And, unfortunately for him, there's are no more voting blocs left to throw him a lifeline.
Sen. John McCain's advertising consultants have resigned from his presidential campaign, the latest in a rash of staff shake-ups in recent weeks.
Frankly, I'm not sure how good their "consulting" was. I can't recall seeing a single McCain ad since he announced his candidacy. However, this wasn't the only setback he's suffered:
McCain is trying to revitalize his staff and his candidacy after a disastrous six months of weak fundraising and dropping poll numbers.
McCain's campaign manager Terry Nelson and his longtime political adviser John Weaver resigned earlier this month. The campaign reported ending the second quarter of the year with $3.2 million cash on hand and $1.8 million in debts. Several campaign consultants and vendors are owed money.
McCain's campaign manager Terry Nelson and his longtime political adviser John Weaver resigned earlier this month. The campaign reported ending the second quarter of the year with $3.2 million cash on hand and $1.8 million in debts. Several campaign consultants and vendors are owed money.
Very little money...a shrinking staff...low poll numbers -- those aren't the signs of a robust campaign. And his fall has happened VERY quickly. It wasn't long ago that he was considered a front runner for the GOP nomination. That's certainly not the case now. After this recent turbulence, he's just doing what he can to tread water.
As the article states, he has taken a hawkish stance on the largely unpopular war in Iraq. I think that hurt much of the support he had amongst moderates and independents. Also, he helped author the recent comprehensive immigration reform bill and he has been castigated by conservatives for that. McCain prides himself on being a man of principle who sticks to his guns on issues that he believes in. There's something to be said for that. Nevertheless, taking unpopular stances won't exactly endear you to the voters. As a result, his campaign has really taken a hit.
Can McCain recover? I don't think so. He's an honorable man who has sacrificed a great deal for our country. However, I believe that the hole he's dug in this election is too deep. And, unfortunately for him, there's are no more voting blocs left to throw him a lifeline.
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