Kerry says McCain would be Secretary of Defense

[conjur]

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=politicsNews&storyID=5120562

ORLANDO, Fla. (Reuters) - Democratic challenger John Kerry said on Wednesday his first choice as defense secretary would be Republican Sen. John McCain as he criticized the Bush administration for failed policies in Iraq.

Kerry slammed President Bush and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld for the abuse of Iraqi prisoners, their failure to build an international coalition and other "miscalculations surrounding this war."

"This thing has been so extraordinarily mismanaged and ineptly prosecuted," the Massachusetts senator told the "Imus in the Morning" radio program one day after Army Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba, who investigated the mistreatment at the Abu Ghraib prison, told Congress the abuse reflected a failure of leadership in the U.S. armed forces.

Renewing his call for Bush to take full responsibility for the prison scandal and Rumsfeld to resign despite his apology, Kerry singled out McCain of Arizona, a fellow Vietnam War veteran and frequent Bush critic, when pressed on who he would want running the Pentagon.

"I have any number of people that I would make secretary of Defense, beginning with our good friend John McCain," Kerry said. McCain was not immediately available for comment.

Kerry listed several other possible candidates "who could manage it (the Pentagon) very effectively," including Democratic Sen. Carl Levin of Michigan and Republican Sen. John Warner of Virginia, the top ranking senators on the Armed Services Committee.

McCain's name has surfaced on the long lists of potential running mates for Kerry but he has denied any interest. In addition, Kerry used McCain's image in one of his campaign ads.

McCain was defeated by Bush in the bitterly fought 2000 Republican Party primary. With a strong following among independent voters, McCain has always had a reputation for outspokenness, recently defending Kerry against Republicans questioning his commitment to national security.

 

[Genx87]

Believe it when I see it.

 

[halik]

McCain is a good guy, i'd pick him over Kerry.

Could he possibly run with kerry as a vice president??

 

[PELarson]

Originally posted by: halik
McCain is a good guy, i'd pick him over Kerry.

Could he possibly run with kerry as a vice president??

No but maybe the Republicans will develop a back bone and stage a convention revolution and nominate McCain instead of President Bush as their candidate. Then we would have two excellent candidates, and Nader, slugging it out for the White House.

 

[Genx87]

What does McCain bring the to the table?

All I ever see from him is whining and crying and self promotion.
He isnt anything special IMO.

 

[DanJ]

Originally posted by: Genx87
What does McCain bring the to the table?

All I ever see from him is whining and crying and self promotion.
He isnt anything special IMO.

He isn't ruled by partisanship like almost everyone else in politics.

 

[Moonbeam]

Both those morons supported the war. Neither one of them is fit to serve.

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: Genx87
What does McCain bring the to the table?

All I ever see from him is whining and crying and self promotion.
He isnt anything special IMO.

That certainly makes me curious as to what your source of "news" is.

 

[Genx87]

He isn't ruled by partisanship like almost everyone else in politics.

Is that the only pre-req to get elected? Sign me up then!

That certainly makes me curious as to what your source of "news" is

Ranging anywhere from cnn to fox to the bbc. I have a vast array I read or watch.

 

[Crimson]

Originally posted by: DanJ

Originally posted by: Genx87
What does McCain bring the to the table?

All I ever see from him is whining and crying and self promotion.
He isnt anything special IMO.

He isn't ruled by partisanship like almost everyone else in politics.

Bahahaha.. yeah RIIIIIIIGHT.

 

[spaceman]

it would be far more efficient to create a post detailing the things John Kerry hasnt said.

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: Crimson

Originally posted by: DanJ

Originally posted by: Genx87
What does McCain bring the to the table?

All I ever see from him is whining and crying and self promotion.
He isnt anything special IMO.

He isn't ruled by partisanship like almost everyone else in politics.

Bahahaha.. yeah RIIIIIIIGHT.

Thanks for adding to the discussion.



NOT.

 

[Crimson]

Originally posted by: conjur

Originally posted by: Crimson

Originally posted by: DanJ

Originally posted by: Genx87
What does McCain bring the to the table?

All I ever see from him is whining and crying and self promotion.
He isnt anything special IMO.

He isn't ruled by partisanship like almost everyone else in politics.

Bahahaha.. yeah RIIIIIIIGHT.

Thanks for adding to the discussion.



NOT.

You're welcome.

 

[Bowmaster]

I too would be ENTHUSIASTIC over having McCain as a candidate. But WTH would he settle for Sec. of Def?

 

[conjur]

I just wonder if he would accept anything, esp. given his wife just recently had a stroke.

 

[Strk]

Originally posted by: Bowmaster
I too would be ENTHUSIASTIC over having McCain as a candidate. But WTH would he settle for Sec. of Def?

Good question.

 

[TravisT]

What does McCain know about Defense considering he's virtually 100% against guns?

 

[PingSpike]

Originally posted by: DanJ

Originally posted by: Genx87
What does McCain bring the to the table?

All I ever see from him is whining and crying and self promotion.
He isnt anything special IMO.

He isn't ruled by partisanship like almost everyone else in politics.

I was going to say he isn't full of horsesh|t...but that works too.

He seems like one of the few real republicans actually left.

 

[PingSpike]

Originally posted by: Bowmaster
I too would be ENTHUSIASTIC over having McCain as a candidate. But WTH would he settle for Sec. of Def?

Thats true. I have a feeling he's biding his time for the next, next election to run for pres again. I hope he wins the primaries so I'll actually have a half way decent candidate to vote for. Unlikely though, since being a slippery two faced weasel is the only way to get there.

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: TravisT
What does McCain know about Defense considering he's virtually 100% against guns?

Hmm...perhaps his military service, including his years as a POW?

The fact that he's on the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services?

 

[TravisT]

Originally posted by: conjur

Originally posted by: TravisT
What does McCain know about Defense considering he's virtually 100% against guns?

Hmm...perhaps his military service, including his years as a POW?

The fact that he's on the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services?

It was sarcasm dipshit. Is it really necessary to point everything out to you as I've had to do all day? Sheesh.

 

[PingSpike]

Originally posted by: TravisT

Originally posted by: conjur

Originally posted by: TravisT
What does McCain know about Defense considering he's virtually 100% against guns?

Hmm...perhaps his military service, including his years as a POW?

The fact that he's on the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services?

It was sarcasm dipshit. Is it really necessary to point everything out to you as I've had to do all day? Sheesh.

Shouldn't you be off some where trying to scheme up ways to blame homosexuals for terrorism instead of trying to viel your ignorance in retrospective sarcasm?

 

[TravisT]

Was it really necessary to be a troll and come to these forums and post here only to bring up a homosexual issue when this had absolutely nothing to do with my stance on homosexuality? I mean seriously... grow up already or don't say anything to me.

 

[HeroOfPellinor]

I thought it was illegal or at the very least bad form to announce cabinet members during an election.

 

[Shelly21]

Originally posted by: HeroOfPellinor
I thought it was illegal or at the very least bad form to announce cabinet members during an election.

I remember Bush mentioned Powell being a possible Sec of State quite early. Or rather, something like Powell saying that he doesn't want to be a VP but wouldn't mind being a Sec of State.