McCain: ‘I’m going back and forth’ on whether or not to vote for Sotomayor.
McCain: ‘I’m going back and forth’ on whether or not to vote for Sotomayor.
This week, the Senate will debate and vote on whether to confirm Judge Sonia Sotomayor for a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. In an interview with CNN’s John King, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) said he can’t make up his mind on whether to vote for her. McCain, who has a history of flip-flopping, said, “I’m still going back and forth.” McCain noted that he voted against Sotomayor when she was appointed to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, but clarified that he is “undecided” now because she would “be an inspiration to millions of other Americans, particularly young Hispanic or Latina women.” Watch it:
Later in the interview, McCain said Republicans “have to do a lot more” to appeal to the Hispanic voter. “We have a lot of work to do there,” McCain said of the GOP’s political problems with HIspanics. “We have a very, very deep hole that we’ve got to come out of.”
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Typo alert: “We have a lot of work to do there,” McCain said of the GOP’s political problems with HIspancis.“
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:05 amIf it’s Sunday, John McCain must be on one of the Beltway Chatterers.
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:05 amHe’s just wondering how many of the Hispanics in his state will forever drop any support of the repiggies if he votes against Sotomayor’s nomination.
So many Hispanics have been furious with the slimy tactics and rhetoric used by the repiggies during the Sotomayor confirmation hearings.
By the way, Lou Dobbs is a moron.
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:07 amJust pull a “Specter” and do whatever is most self-serving. Why change now?
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:07 amI used to kind of like McCain. After the campaign he ran, I hate his guts.
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:09 amI agree that he is waiting to see which way the political wind blows in his state. He does not want to PO the Hispanics in his state but he really does not want to vote for her. McCain is going to vote based on political considerations rather than her qualifications.
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:10 amLou Dobbs resents Hispanics like Sotomayor coming up from Mexico to take American jobs on the Supreme Court away from aging white guys.
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:12 amForget about this issue, look at the man. A DODDERING OLD FOOL, by his own admission.
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:20 amIt sounds like Grampy McDiapers hasn’t been told how to vote yet.
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:27 amMcCain is probably also going back and forth as to weather he actually did hear himself fart last night.
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:27 amMcCrybaby your time is up in the Senate. Now after you decided to strip the “cultural” programs away from AZ schools (because you lost), your “undecided” about your vote and yet profess that the G(nO)P “have to do a lot more” to appeal to the Hispanic voter (because you lost). “We have a lot of work to do there,” (because you lost) and you even threw in a Boehner talking point (because you lost)?
All I can say is THANK YOU for not winning the election your a bonafide follower and not a leader why, (becasue you lost).
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:27 amWhenever I see where McCain has weighed in on something, I get sick to my stomach. For someone who proclaims that his sense of honor guides his decision-making, his thoughts, actions, and decisions on issues related to America’s economic survival/revival show otherwise. Partisan politics guides him, not his sense of honor. McCain, his republican colleagues, and the conservadems can be counted on to vote against anything that would help to improve the lives of the majority of American citizens, all while receiving increasing sums of money from the corporatists and deciding which of their homes to live in during the congressional recess.
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:29 amThe other Arizon senator, Kyl, already came out against Sotomayor and Kyl’s job is to provide McCain with political cover. Want an earmark for AZ? McCain the Maver-ickiest won’t request it but Kyl will. Want to demonstrate solidarity with the racists, bigots and wingnuts? Kyl will not only do it, he’ll be enthusiastic about it!
I’d bet McCain votes for Sotomayor so he can claim bipartisanship while he works tirelessly to derail every single thing the President and the “real” Dems try to do.
PEACE
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:32 amI think you’re right, Ma, but he has to at least give the appearance of hesitancy for the Arizonus Wingnutius. I wonder why it even matters what he thinks on this – she’s got the votes without the Dems kow-towing to a merry-go-round maverick.
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:38 amPoor John…no matter how he votes he’s in deep cacka. Either he upsets the Hispanic voters or upsets the NRA who pulls many of his strings.
Should he ask Limpball?…errr no.
Or Beck, or insanity…???
Maybe he should consult with the Brains of the GOP….Palin…lol
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:41 amGet off my lawn(meaning get off his case)…….He`s trying to look Mc Mavericky on this one.
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:43 amYea, McCain looking at the minority of Latino (and growing) population in Arizona and going back and forth on it.
Or more likely, he is just having another senior moment.
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:43 amtexasrick, Maybe he should have a consult with Caribou Barbie……She`s got that GOP intellect he`s looking for.
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:46 amFrom the clip-within-the-clip:
“My nominees will understand there are clear limits to the scope of judicial powers, and clear limits to the scope of federal powers.” (emphasis his)
Do you understand, Senator McCain, that the same is true of presidential powers? There are clear limits to that power, too. So why were you so supportive of the megalomaniacal presidency of George W. Bush?
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:51 amI agree with Zooey, Mcaine will vote the way that will serve him best. Sotomayor will most likely be confirmed and he knows that.
August 2nd, 2009 at 11:53 am“I’m going back and forth” is McCain’s way of saying, “I’m going to vote for her, but I just want everyone to know I’m not happy about it.”
Gotta keep that Racist Constituency happy.
August 2nd, 2009 at 12:00 pmHe’s going back and forth?…which is all a bobble-head was designed to do.
August 2nd, 2009 at 12:02 pmMcCain’s vacillating is unreal given how unpopular he has become in his own state–he’s up for reelection next year and he won’t get any hispanic votes if he votes against her. I don’t trust him at all.
He unleashed that idiot Palin on us and now he doesn’t like the treatment she is getting? She provided all the grist for the gristmill, John, so she should be able to handle any blow back she may get. LOL, old man.
August 2nd, 2009 at 12:08 pmStupid old man. Put your doddering senile old self out to pasture already!!
August 2nd, 2009 at 12:10 pmIf McCain thinks that Hispanics will vote for him any significant numbers he is delusional, he should refill his Arecept prescription. Republicans are dancing on the edge of pissing off their radical righty base, versus having any chance of actually appealling to the moderates, where they may get some votes. I think it is really too late for the Repubs to appeal to moderates, they have blown it in many many ways. The brillance of Obama’s pick of Sotomayer will loom large over the next few elections. She will have a great deal of influence over the court a lot more that the mild mannered Souter who is retiring. Republicans were all concerned about her temperament, they have reason to be worried, she won’t let the other Justices get away with the crap they have pulled ever since Bush v Gore.
August 2nd, 2009 at 12:10 pmWho gives a rosey red, reeking, rotten, rabid rat’s fat ass HOW John McCain votes on the nomination?
What phucking difference does it make to anyone?
If McCain’s vote is crucial, then Obama’s in worse trouble than any of you are willing to admit.
If it isn’t then why should we give a phuque?
August 2nd, 2009 at 12:32 pmGrampy you mistake the citizens of this country for people who give a sh*t for what you think or how you’ll vote. YOU introduced Palin to the nation and for that you should be shunned.
August 2nd, 2009 at 12:45 pmThe GNOP is no longer the Right Wing, but the White Wing.
Let’s drop the pretense that they represent any other constituency.
PEACE
August 2nd, 2009 at 12:56 pmHow the hell was this man supposed to be president? What a joke.
August 2nd, 2009 at 1:07 pm“And you wanted to be my latex salesman”
Jerry Seinfeld
Mr. McCain doesnt have an original thought in his head, those voices he hears are not his conscience (he doesnt have one), or his heart (ditto), its the NRA, the Birther’s, the righties that belive that they were wronged. This isnt flip-flopping, this is another example of Mr. Mccain at his finest, ignorance of the issue, senility, hatred, confusion (’I'm an old man, Uncle Leo).
No longer should he get a pass by the so-called media, but until the old guard is forced out by those of us who no longer wish to take their words at face value he will continue to be relevant. Leave John and take your dumbass daughter with you.
RIP
August 2nd, 2009 at 1:48 pmSGT Stephen R. Sherman
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In McCain’s thoughtful well-considered judgment, Sarah Palin was qualified to be the President of the United States of America. Why in the name of common sense would anyone still believe that John McCain’s “judgment” is anything but demonstrably reckless, irresponsible, unreliable and patently dishonest.
August 2nd, 2009 at 1:49 pmSure McCain is a decider just like W. was “The Decider.” Wants to look thoughtful when he’s only Thought Less. I get negative chills thinking about what it would be like with him in charge. ?Cindy running the show?
August 2nd, 2009 at 2:54 pmMcCain’s vote will depend less on lobbyist (NRA) pressure than on how threatened he feels by Chris Simcox. If a poll is put out before the vote that shows Simvox gaining ground or only down by 10 or so points, McCain will vote no.
Gotta appease the Know Nothing types.
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:16 pmThat’s our, good ol’ Johnny boy, the same old weathercock waiting to point wherever the strongest wind blows!
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:16 pmOle Johnnie McConfused says, “I’m going forth and back on whether or not President Obama was born in the Panama Canal Zone or not…”
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:11 pmWould someone tell me what’s up with CNN devoting so much time to McCain this Sunday? There was the big development of the last committee hurdle on health care in the House being cleared. There was good news on the economic front but all we got from CNN was nagging criticism. There was the news of the incredible success of the cash-for-clunkers program but that too was criticized because the money had been used up in 4 days!! I don’t get it: Americans like this program but somehow it’s bad for them??
So CNN chooses to showcase a critic of the Administration when the balanced thing would have been to at least present two points of view at the end of a week of successes for the Democrats. Why is McCain getting so much air time on a program that calls itself fair and unbiased?
August 2nd, 2009 at 4:31 pmThe republicans who do vote for Sotomayer are not going to get much credit in the Hispanic community. They really already have blown it. McCain’s behavior makes me believe he is vulnerable for reelection. I think if he votes for Sotomayer he will run for reelection, if he votes against he will retire. He really wants to be reelected, but he really doesn’t want to vote for her.
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:00 pmwatchdog says:
My GOD you are stupid. You are like a particularly stupid dog with a bone he is too stupid to know is made of rubber. You are a liar. A comparable remark by a white judge wouldnt have raised a blip. Lets review. You are stupid, you are brainwashed and you are a liar
August 2nd, 2009 at 6:17 pmGOP credo keep feeding slop and lies to the stupid. Its our only chance.
August 2nd, 2009 at 6:33 pmback and forth, back and forth? you mean just like those 5 planes did just before you crashed them? you should have been thrown out of the naval air wing after the first one. but of course your daddy WAS an admiral. you remind me of your old friend W in that regard.
or do you mean back and forth back and forth just like your eyes shift (a sure sign of a lie) whenever anybody asks you about palin?
or do you mean back and forth back and forth across the country on lobbyists planes that you go home on every weekend?
i’m still not clear on this, which one is it?
August 2nd, 2009 at 7:52 pmNow ALL of you stop that!
I am Shocked Shocked I tell you.
FOR SHAME Claiming all Republicans cannot attract the Latin Vote…SHAME on you!
I am sick to death of you wacko liberals claiming the Republicans cannot draw the Latinas to them.
Pretty soon EVERY Republican with have their own personal Latin Backer!
you can quote me…Zooey that goes for you tooz :P
Why just the other day I read about a Grand Old Noble Republican supporting Latinas quite intensely.
Getting them more and DEEPLY involved in politics and government’s physical members.
Showing Love and Affection for our Latinas.
Encouraging and Stroking them to new heights in public service to the Republican idea of working under them.
Sharing themselves to the greater good and pleasure of all members of “THE FAMILY” and other Republican masters.
Republicans are even forsaking their own to gather our lovely Latinas Closer to the FOlds in the Republican edifice.
WHY just the other day Gov. Sandford said his Latina was the Love of his life and he can’t live without her.
Now I would call that Stroking the Latin Vote …don’t you?
See some Republicans support the Latinas…
I rest my case…
August 2nd, 2009 at 8:12 pmHe represents almost every reason why I left the lovely Sonora Desert for a blue state. Dog-eat-dog, every man for himself, Wild West, libertarian, Republican, racist, rat-race.
August 2nd, 2009 at 8:12 pmAs an Arizona conservative I will never vote for McCain again. He tried to push amnesty for illegals a few years ago and I have no doubt he will vote to confirm Sotomayor. He’s nothing more than a RINO POS.
August 2nd, 2009 at 8:46 pmConservativePunk
You are an ignorant piece of dogshit for brains troll. You are too stupid for anyone to care who you vote for or what you regurgitate about anybody. Your ignorance is a stench in the nostrils of decent people. YOU are nothing more than a punkass troll
August 2nd, 2009 at 8:50 pmEugeneDebs, bite me.
August 2nd, 2009 at 9:02 pmConservativePunk. I dont want to take any work away from your mother. Just go kill yourself. There is no way anyone as stupid as you can possibly contribute to the world in any other way. Take a pistol into the next room and do the right thing
August 2nd, 2009 at 9:07 pmAs an Arizona Moderate Democrat I never voted for John McCain and do not feel he or Sen. Kyl ever represented me. Yes, Sen. McCain, go ahead and vote against Ms. Sotomayor. The right wing thinks anyone with a hispanic last name in AZ is illegal and that none of them can vote. I think it will be great if Sen. McCain votes against Sotomayor. Alienate more hispanic voters!
August 2nd, 2009 at 10:18 pmAnd if McCain were President, he would be going back and forth if the economy was in trouble or not.
August 3rd, 2009 at 1:07 amconservative guy says:
As an Arizona conservative I will never vote for McCain again. He tried to push amnesty for illegals a few years ago and I have no doubt he will vote to confirm Sotomayor. He’s nothing more than a RINO POS.
When you play with rattlesnakes you have to expect getting bit by one.
August 3rd, 2009 at 1:29 amAnd once again, McCain demonstrates his manifest unfitness for high elected office.
His ability to make decisions is similar to that of a six year old in the sugared cereal aisle — grab at the first pretty box he sees, or stand there with eyes glazed for weeks and weeks and weeks…
Had he been elected President, we would have had another Warren G. Harding. Only older and less healthy. With Palin in the wings.
August 3rd, 2009 at 1:35 amNo mention of HER qualifications just me me me oh and the repig party
August 3rd, 2009 at 6:26 amSo McCain’s answer to the problem the GOP has with Hispanics is to oppose a qualified Latina judge for the Supreme Court? Every interview with this dinosaur is yet further proof of his total irrelevancy. McCain is the epitome of what is wrong with the Right; old, White and out of touch is not the recipe for success for the changing demographics of the US electorate.
August 3rd, 2009 at 9:09 am‘Why is McCain getting so much air time on a program that calls itself fair and unbiased?’
The answer is obvious; CNN, like FOX, has an unapologetic agenda of denouncing the Obama WH, no matter that they have faced the most daunting challenges of any new administration in the history of the nation, thanks in no small measure to the abject incompetence and fiscal malfeasance of the Bush administration, which Right wing apologists like CNN and FOX among others have decided is ancient history.
95% of what McCain spewed was nothing but Right wing talking points and bold faced lies, none of which John ‘Lockjaw’ King felt inclined to question or refute.
I’m not sure whose performance I found more pathetic, McCains’ or Kings’, but they were both disgusting.
August 3rd, 2009 at 9:22 am‘”We must divide to conquer” the democrats creed.’
Is that a joke? Which political party used every divisive tactic known to politics during the last 8 years, and has continued this obscene strategy into the first 7 months of the new administration? When you’ve got nothing to offer, just obstruct is not a winning platform. I suppose you’ve just gotten out of a coma that lasted the last 8 years, but Bush and his cronies nearly destroyed your country by ramming through whatever legislation they wanted, legal or otherwise, by painting any opposition to their agenda as traitorous and un-American; does that sound like a ‘uniter’ to you?
Get bent.
August 3rd, 2009 at 9:28 am