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Is the McCain campaign screening journalists’ questions during conference calls?

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By Ali on Jul 8th, 2008 at 9:01 pm

Is the McCain campaign screening journalists’ questions during conference calls?»

Mother Jones’ David Corn points out today that Sen. John McCain’s (R-AZ) campaign appears to be screening journalists’ questions. Unlike calls conducted by the Obama and Clinton campaigns, the McCain camp seems to choose its questioners, rather than rely on a first-come, first-serve basis. During a recent call, for example, only two questions were taken: from conservative bloggers Ed Morrissey and Matt Lewis. “Had it been merely a coincidence that the only questioners had been rightwing bloggers who had served up soft balls?” Corn asks.

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17 Responses to “Is the McCain campaign screening journalists’ questions during conference calls?”

lokidog Says:

Had it been merely a coincidence that the only questioners had been rightwing bloggers who had served up soft balls?” Corn asks.

Soft ball questions for soft headed Republiscums unable to coherently think and respond at the same time.

Classic Rove tactics that only works on the 28%ers. Give him credit he understands the stupidity and short attention span of the rightwing base.

Too bad he has such disgust and disrespect for the rest of the American public though. Wonder why he hates this country so?
July 8th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
SP Biloxi Says:

“Is the McCain campaign screening journalists’ questions during conference calls?”

Is a bean green? Nothing surprise me with Gramps McCain. This is just another recycling of the Bush playbook.
July 8th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
dasm Says:

Of course they are. Otherwise they look like buffoons.
July 8th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
President Bush is the Best Says:

Obama does it too.
July 8th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
dixie blood Says:

You won’t read about this anywhere else.
July 8th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
President Bush is the Best Says:

dixie blood,
Obama does this too and so did Bill Clinton, why isn’t McCain allowed to do this?
July 8th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
Zooey Says:

Of course they’re screening questions!

Their candidate is JOHN McCAIN!

Hello!?
July 8th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Innocent Bystander Says:

If McCain can’t handle tough questions, how’s he going to handle a tougher reality? We’ve seen 8 years of no answers and no accountability from this administration…do the American people want 4 more years of McSame?
July 8th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
Ms_Joanne Says:

President Bush Sucks says…

Obviously, reading isn’t your strong suit, eh? From the above:

Unlike calls conducted by the Obama and Clinton campaigns, the McCain camp seems to choose its questioners…
July 8th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Ms_Joanne Says:

Innocent Bystander Says:

If McCain can’t handle tough questions, how’s he going to handle a tougher reality? We’ve seen 8 years of no answers and no accountability from this administration…do the American people want 4 more years of McSame?

The same way Bush handles it. He ignores it, lies about it, denies it, smiles and smirks at it, and hands it to someone who knows how to read.
July 8th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Gregor Samsa Says:

Of course McCain is screening questioners.

He knows not to wander beyond “friendly” territory, much like Bush does. Life in the bubble is much too comfortable.

As I’ve said before, McCain is Bush’s sequel in more ways than one.
July 8th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Arn Gunnutes Says:

President Bush is a COXUCKER punk TRAITOR to the USA says:

I AM a TRAITOR to the USA, and deserve the PENALTY for TREASON in “wartime”.

My WHOLE FAMILY are all TRAITORS, and we will BURN in HELL for ETERNITY.

Along with TRAITOR Ronnie Reagan, already DEAD and BURNING…

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
July 8th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Paul W Says:

…the only questioners had been rightwing bloggers who had served up soft balls?

It’s not like they haven’t seen this before. Does the name Gannon ring a bell?

http://progressiveworldreview.com
July 8th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
Gregor Samsa Says:

Is the McCain campaign screening journalists’ questions during conference calls?

Is the Pope Catholic?

Is the water wet?

/sarc off
July 8th, 2008 at 10:34 pm
upside99 Says:

Why have the trolls today had such terrible grammar and spelling? It really is not doing the Repugs any favours.

Are they in their last throes, as it were?
July 8th, 2008 at 11:02 pm
Hussein McCain Says:

P.B. is Best, you’re right, Barbara, your son’s the best, now get some sleep, dear.
July 8th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
Peter C Says:

The screening of questions and audiences is a sickening example of COWARDICE, nothing less.
July 9th, 2008 at 9:03 am