McCain witholds ‘judgment’ on Renzi indictment.
By on Feb 22nd, 2008 at 5:29 pm
McCain witholds ‘judgment’ on Renzi indictment.
Rep. Rick Renzi (R-AZ), who is a member of Sen. John McCain’s (R-AZ) National Leadership Team and a co-chair of his Arizona Leadership Team, was indicted this morning for extortion, wire fraud, money laundering and more. Asked to comment, McCain refused to pass “judgment” on Renzi, claiming that he doesn’t “know enough of the details.” As TPM’s Paul Kiel notes, McCain claimed similar ignorance when it was first revealed that Renzi was under federal investigation.
UPDATE: On a blogger conference call today, McCain said that Renzi “would probably step down as co-chair of his Arizona campaign.”
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Asked to comment, McCain refused to pass “judgment†on Renzi, claiming that he doesn’t “know enough of the details.â€
Hey McInsane
When your boy is up on 35 DIFFERENT CRIMINAL COUNTS there aren’t many “details” other than that ………
February 22nd, 2008 at 5:33 pmSoon to be “going down in Flames McCain”.
February 22nd, 2008 at 5:35 pmDoesn’t know enough of the details?? Haven’t they been around long enough? Aren’t the details now posted– well, — in detail?
February 22nd, 2008 at 5:36 pmMcCain is such a flip-flopping, cop-outing con man. Unless, like Bush, he is reading-challenged. Maybe that explains his lack of knowledge– things the rest of us already know.
“But I don’t know enough of the details to make a judgment. Because I really don’t want to know anything about it, even though he’s a close friend and associate, and if you try to tell me anything about it, I’ll stick my fingers in my ears and sing la la la la.”
If McCain had actually had even a tiny microscopic speck of integrity, he would have sat Renzi down months (years?) ago and demanded an explanation, and then asked him to quietly leave the campaign.
February 22nd, 2008 at 5:37 pmcriminals all…
February 22nd, 2008 at 5:38 pmProbably??
February 22nd, 2008 at 5:38 pm“McCain said that Renzi ‘would probably step down as co-chair of his Arizona campaign.’”
And another inconvenient truth gets thrown under the Straight Talk Express.
February 22nd, 2008 at 5:43 pmCan I have some more of that straight talk, Sen. McCain?
February 22nd, 2008 at 5:43 pmMcCain witholds ‘judgment’ on Renzi indictment to make sure he isn’t gonna be sucked down in yet another Repukian cesspool of shame.
Why can’t the conservatives be even a little honest, what is up with these guys? Did their mommies tell them that they could do no wrong, that everything they do will be considered right as long as they say so?
Oh, it’s the greed, I got mine, screw you and corruption thing, forgot.
Buck Fush
February 22nd, 2008 at 5:44 pmMcShame will stand behind his man…
February 22nd, 2008 at 5:45 pmAs he pushes him off the cliff when he becomes an embarassment…
Why bother even stepping down? McCain doesn’t care about the “opinion” of the FEC regarding campaign law, why should he care about the opinion of the courts or the rule of law in general?
February 22nd, 2008 at 5:49 pmIt’s getting better for Renzi. Ouch.
February 22nd, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Looks like Straight Talk Express is losing more wheels than ever. From the Iseman’s scandal and Renzi’s indictment, Mr. McCain’s neighborhood looks more like a slum.
February 22nd, 2008 at 5:57 pmAnybody think Romney will jump back in the race, now?
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:00 pm.
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February 22nd, 2008 at 6:00 pmRest in Peace GOP.
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:07 pmIt’s a long road to November people- certainly investigate everything but let’s not celebrate just yet… I was pretty sure the Patriots were going to win the SuperBowl…
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:07 pmthings are bad for the repubs these days.
where’s gg, jk, southern man, t2, ex-lax and, my personal favorite, bert convy?
hey ye trolls! won’t you even try to defend these repubs of yours?
things are really bad for the repubs these days.
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:09 pmUh oh, liberal pundits in the media are writing Hill’reh’s obituary again. I like Rush Limbaugh’s approach – until he sees the house fall on her, the ruby slippers fall off her feet, and her legs curl up under the house, he will not believe that the witch is dead.
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:13 pmComment by Jason M. Hendler — February 22, 2008 @ 6:13 pm
Funny, I have a feeling that if someone poured a bucket of water on you, you’d melt…
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:15 pmComment by Jason M. Hendler — February 22, 2008 @ 6:13 pm
I take #21 back, if this is the best that the trolls can come up with, maybe we SHOULD start celebrating…
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:16 pmNo wonder some of the GOP faithful are willing to vote for a dude who thinks the earth is 6,000 years old over the gnarly old Pander Bear. Is there anything McCain won’t do for a vote?
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:18 pmAnd our own Munchkin JMH shows up to sling troll poo around the place. Oh and you’re off topic as usual. How’s that Stanford education serving you, did you figure out it isn’t in the Ivy League yet dipshit?
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:19 pmAs I see it…McCain has three big problems:
…He has been in the Senate since the 80’s , and therefore has an enormous number of votes, statements, and supporters for the press to sift through.
…. He claims to be a “straight talker” so he needs to address the issues that come up. NO Comment or Ignoring the questions won’t work for him.
….the press has been guilty of Not Persuing the facts during Bush’s presidency… and is not likely to be put off with obfuscation. Gotcha Journalism with blogs to point them in the right direction.
Obama’s press conferences are about Hope and the Fututre.
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:20 pmMcCain’s press conrferences are about defending past actions.
I see JMH as a flying monkey who can’t get off the ground.
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:20 pm“Innocent until proven guilty. Smear campaign. The money was obtained legally. McCain knew nothing about co-chair of leadership team. The dems orchestrated all of this. Oh, and Bill Clinton…”
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:20 pmThat about covers the troll patrols two cents worth, doesn’t it?
Mr. Hendler could offer something substantial to the discussion, but like those on the right side, he feels it is better to poke fun at the candidates and compare their situations to a mythical childrens fairly tale.
I guess children like Mr. Hendler are more comfortable with simple topics they can understand – not those which have a huge impact on the direction of our country.
Oh, and Jason: Sorry to hear about the Chimpsters 19% approval rating. But, it hasn’t hit bottom yet. Stay tuned.
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:22 pmLets see now, we have Mr. Keating and now Mr. Renzi. How many criminals are in the McCain clique?
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:28 pmThe guy’s been indicted John, it doesn’t look good for your campaign. I’m worried that you haven’t dropped him like a hot potato!! I’m worried about your willingness to make sure you DO have honorable people in your campaign. C’mon John you can let him go.
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:37 pm#23 Rush should be using another line from WOZ, you know,” If I only had a brain”
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:39 pmComment by Jason M. Hendler — February 22, 2008 @ 6:13 pm
sorry i overlooked you jas. i heard a rumor you were dead.
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:58 pmA sign of things to come if (IF) selected: McCain witholds judgment everyday as prezdunt II.
February 22nd, 2008 at 7:06 pmBoner is calling for Renzi to resign now, saying that republicans must uphold the highest ethics standards….hahahahahaha, now THAT IS FUNNY, BONER CALLING FOR HIGH ETHICS STANDARDS.
Buck Fush
February 22nd, 2008 at 7:10 pmsorry i overlooked you jas. i heard a rumor you were dead.
Comment by joe cantwell — February 22, 2008 @ 6:58 pm
Jason is only dead from the neck up.
February 22nd, 2008 at 7:11 pmi heard a rumor you were dead.
Comment by joe cantwell
Just his brain.
February 22nd, 2008 at 7:11 pmComment by Buckie Boy — February 22, 2008 @ 7:10 pm
Did Boner cry when he said it so we know he was serious?
February 22nd, 2008 at 7:11 pmThat should qualify Rick Renzi as a running mate for John McLame…or AG at the very least.
February 22nd, 2008 at 7:15 pmIf Slumpford University in Cal. takes Rumsfeld, I can rest assured that the northeast is collegeland in the U.S. Add UVa to that.
February 22nd, 2008 at 7:19 pm#23 – hendler are you capable of posting a comment remotely related to the topic?
February 22nd, 2008 at 7:24 pm‘Judge not lest I be judged’???
February 22nd, 2008 at 8:03 pmAh yes, those honorable friends.
February 22nd, 2008 at 8:10 pmJAWn McCame.
February 22nd, 2008 at 8:11 pmPerhaps you mean Cercopes.
February 22nd, 2008 at 8:14 pmhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cercopes
Cercopes it is. It has been quiet now for a while, perhaps Zeus finally turned ti to stone.
February 22nd, 2008 at 8:39 pmDumb Question:
if a reasonably competent CEO were to hear that one of their major officers, with responsibility for people and money, were under investigation for crimes of financial mismanagement,
How long would it take them to ask for details ?
In short, the bozo knowingly has someone in charge of wheeling and dealing in his home state who was under investigation for financial malfeasance ?
February 22nd, 2008 at 9:18 pmI live the fact that Renzi was indicted. He’s my Rep.
February 22nd, 2008 at 9:19 pmWhat delicious poetic justice that this indictment comes down a day after the Times article. “I’ve never done any favors for anybody — lobbyist or special-interest group.” says John McCain. Ha!
February 22nd, 2008 at 10:06 pmSo McBush is holding for what, to see if Renzi gives him his percent of the deal!
You Renzi have to pay tribute just like any other soldier in my Arizona Mob.
February 23rd, 2008 at 11:30 am