Despite Campaign Denials, McCain Supports ‘The Elimination Of Mountaintop Removal Mining’
Despite Campaign Denials, McCain Supports ‘The Elimination Of Mountaintop Removal Mining’
Yesterday, the Wonk Room broke the story that Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) called for an end to mountaintop removal coal mining, a process in which “coal operators blast off hilltops to uncover valuable low-sulfur coal. Leftover rock and dirt is shoved into nearby valleys, burying streams.” In response to a question at a town hall meeting in Orlando, Florida whether he supported ending mountaintop removal, McCain said, “I do.” Watch it:
When the Charleston Gazette pursued the story with the McCain campaign, they “initially denied that the candidate favored an end to mountaintop removal, but backed off that when confronted with video of his remarks”:
Initially, McCain spokeswoman Gail Gitcho repeatedly said the candidate did not support a ban on mountaintop removal. But when video of his remarks in Orlando was posted on YouTube, Gitcho confirmed McCain’s support for ending the practice and issued a short statement.
More at the Wonk Room on McCain’s lobbyist ties and incoherent defense of coal companies.
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Well, that's something.
The right hand really ought to have a quick meeting with the left. Just sayin'...
September 17th, 2008 at 9:10 pmZooey, the right hand and left hand have no idea that they are connected to a single body.
Doesn't matter... McCain once again does not speak for the McCain campaign.
Hope school is going well, Zooey. Now, go back to studying!
PEACE
September 17th, 2008 at 9:17 pmBut when video of his remarks in Orlando was posted on YouTube, Gitcho confirmed McCain’s support for ending the practice and issued a short statement.
- - Gitcho then asked, "What is this You Tube thing?"
September 17th, 2008 at 9:21 pmI like how republicans are seen as weak or something by their base if they have any objection to ruining our environment.
September 17th, 2008 at 9:22 pmOT, but nice to see that the latest CBS/NYTimes poll from 9/12 - 9/16 has Obama up 49 - 44, and Gallop Daily Tracking went from McCain up 47 - 46 to Obama up 47 - 45... in one day.
Keating, Keating, calling Charles Keating. Anyone?
PEACE
September 17th, 2008 at 9:33 pmNot even in the same league as George W. when it comes to lying. McSame might still have a soul after all...
September 17th, 2008 at 9:34 pmI have noticed that even the somewhat sane trolls ( I use the word sane liberally ) are missing from the comment sections now days. with only the insane ones seem to post any more. Even they post less frequently.
Sign that even the trolls are having trouble stomaching McFlippy enough to try to support him?
September 17th, 2008 at 9:36 pmI noticed that too, Wayne.
Poor li'l fellers... even they can't stomach the GOOP anymore.
September 17th, 2008 at 9:39 pmGuess it’s time to redefine “elimination”. That or flip-flop in 3, 2, 1…
September 17th, 2008 at 9:43 pmThe Campaign apparently had neglected to tell His Leadership what his position was.
September 17th, 2008 at 9:48 pmnow they need help
coordinating their lies.
this is pathetic.
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September 17th, 2008 at 9:51 pm... whether he supported ending mountaintop removal, McCain said, “I do.”
i think he didn't hear/understand the word "end" or "ending"...
he is doddering doddering not quite gone...
September 17th, 2008 at 9:52 pmI think we need to start using a more appropriate term than "flip-flop" now. He's gotten so good at it he's achieved a single word name: "Flipper" McSame!
September 17th, 2008 at 9:59 pmWayne. There's some questions about McCain, but the support may not be as thin as you think:
http://www.electoral-vote.com/
September 17th, 2008 at 10:21 pmbackup,
if you ever get fired
from that airline job yours
it'll probably be because
you spent more time here
than actually doing any work.
*
when it happens please try
not to blame progressives for
it, ok?
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September 17th, 2008 at 10:35 pmWayne,
backup has just recently
come out of the troll closet.
we're all quite proud of him.
(he was in denial for such a
long time.)
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September 17th, 2008 at 10:40 pmI think we need to start using a more appropriate term than “flip-flop” now. He’s gotten so good at it he’s achieved a single word name: “Flipper” McSame!
Pretty good Walt. But, I'm still partial to "Flippy McSpin". Especially since "Flippy" and "Chippy" are such a pair of (censored).
September 17th, 2008 at 11:26 pmbackup Says:
some questions about McCain, but the support may not be as thin as you think:
http://www.electoral-vote.com/
juuuuust wait -- that map is still reflecting the RNC "bump." The numbers are turning as truth sees the light of day...no matter how much McCain and Palin try to destroy it and cover it up.
September 17th, 2008 at 11:31 pmpatty,
here's a poll
backup doesn't want
you to know about.
:)
good luck.
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September 17th, 2008 at 11:39 pmThey call him Flipper, Flipper, struck by lightning,
September 18th, 2008 at 12:55 amNo one you see, is more confused than he,
And we know Flipper, lives in a world full of confusion,
Flying there under, under reality!
Don't get too enamored with Johnny Boy's stance on this; most of his positions don't last 24 hours before they are completely changed.
September 18th, 2008 at 1:09 amInitially, McCain spokeswoman Gail Gitcho repeatedly said the candidate did not support a ban on mountaintop removal. But when video of his remarks in Orlando was posted on YouTube, Gitcho confirmed McCain’s support for ending the practice and issued a short statement.
Gitcho, gotcha!
September 18th, 2008 at 8:00 amjoe cantwell Says:
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Wayne,
backup has just recently
come out of the troll closet.
we’re all quite proud of him.
(he was in denial for such a
long time.)
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September 17th, 2008 at 10:40 pm Recommend (1) |
September 18th, 2008 at 8:21 am
Maybe what Gramps was saying was that he supported the ban for FLORIDA's mountain tops, but not in WEST VIRGINIA.
September 18th, 2008 at 9:49 am