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Line 30: − In January, McCain stated, "As far as putting additional money in taxpayers pocket, that's fine, because a lot of it is psychological. Because I agree the fundamentals of our economy is still strong."<ref>http://youtube.com/watch?v=6aHJT1Ol0iE&v3</ref> In April, he stated, "I’m very concerned about it, Neil. And obviously the way it’s been going up is just terrible. But I think psychologically — and a lot of our problems today, as you know, are psychological — the confidence, trust, the uncertainty about our economic future, ability to keep our own home. This might give them a little psychological boost. Let’s have some straight talk, it’s not a huge amount of money."<ref>[http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/19/mccain-a-lot-of-our-problems-today-are-psychological/ McCain: 'A lot of our problems today are psychological']</ref>+ − + − During a speech on July 14th, 2008, he expressed concern over Russia "reducing the energy supplies to Czechoslovakia." Czechoslovakia hasn't existed for nearly twenty years.<ref>[http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0708/Remembering_Czechoslovakia.html Remembering Czechoslovakia]</ref> His campaign sent out a statement on the issues, which quoted McCain saying "Czech Republic" twice. But the following day, in another speech, McCain made the same gaffe again stating, "And I regret some of the recent behavior Russia that has exhibited, and I’ll be glad to talk about that later on including reduction in oil supplies to Czechoslovakia..."<ref>[http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/16/mccain-again-cites-current-events-in-czechoslovakia/ McCain Again Cites Current Events in Czechoslovakia]</ref> − − In an era pervaded with computers, Senator McCain has great difficulty using a computer. During an interview with Yahoo News, McCain was asked if he used a Mac or a PC. He replied, "Neither. I'm an illiterate that has to rely on my wife for all the assistance I can get."<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R9wnMVZE_Q Youtube: John McCain Admits He Can't Use a A Computer]</ref> During an interview on July 12th, he provided more information, stating that he relied on his wife and aides to get him online. "They go on for me,” he said. “I am learning to get online myself, and I will have that down fairly soon, getting on myself. I don’t expect to be a great communicator, I don’t expect to set up my own blog, but I am becoming computer literate to the point where I can get the information that I need." He followed up, stating that he did not use a Blackberry, but reads messages on aides' Blackberries. “I don’t e-mail, I’ve never felt the particular need to e-mail,” Mr. McCain said.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/13/us/politics/13mccain.html?pagewanted=2&_r=2&hp&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1216062882-WQLoVeqid4IdgFtNqjqEXQ</ref> − Line 98:
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John McCain 2008 Presidential Campaign (view source)
Revision as of 17:17, July 17, 2008
, 17:17, July 17, 2008Comments from McCain on tax rebate and recession isn't a criticism; Czech comment does not deal with a policy issue; computer statement doesn't either, but should be mentioned
In addition, McCain sees the ends of the war in Iraq and Afghanistan as an opportunity to help reduce the deficit. "The McCain administration would reserve all savings from victory in the Iraq and Afghanistan operations in the fight against Islamic extremists for reducing the deficit. Since all their costs were financed with deficit spending, all their savings must go to deficit reduction.” <ref>[http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0708/11553.html McCain promises to balance budget]</ref>
In addition, McCain sees the ends of the war in Iraq and Afghanistan as an opportunity to help reduce the deficit. "The McCain administration would reserve all savings from victory in the Iraq and Afghanistan operations in the fight against Islamic extremists for reducing the deficit. Since all their costs were financed with deficit spending, all their savings must go to deficit reduction.” <ref>[http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0708/11553.html McCain promises to balance budget]</ref>
===View on Tax rebate and Recession===
In January, McCain stated, "As far as putting additional money in taxpayers pocket, that's fine, because a lot of it is psychological. Because I agree the fundamentals of our economy is still strong."<ref>http://youtube.com/watch?v=6aHJT1Ol0iE&v3</ref> In April, he stated, "I’m very concerned about it, Neil. And obviously the way it’s been going up is just terrible. But I think psychologically — and a lot of our problems today, as you know, are psychological — the confidence, trust, the uncertainty about our economic future, ability to keep our own home. This might give them a little psychological boost. Let’s have some straight talk, it’s not a huge amount of money."<ref>[http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/19/mccain-a-lot-of-our-problems-today-are-psychological/ McCain: 'A lot of our problems today are psychological']</ref>
==Criticisms==
==Criticisms==
Focus on the Family chairman [[James Dobson]] criticized McCain's opposition to passing a Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage and also cites McCain's moderate family positions as detracting factors.
Focus on the Family chairman [[James Dobson]] criticized McCain's opposition to passing a Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage and also cites McCain's moderate family positions as detracting factors.
McCain discussed with the press that he does not use computers, a position that some have since critisized.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R9wnMVZE_Q Youtube: John McCain Admits He Can't Use a A Computer]</ref><ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/13/us/politics/13mccain.html?pagewanted=2&_r=2&hp&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1216062882-WQLoVeqid4IdgFtNqjqEXQ</ref>
==Endorsements==
==Endorsements==
===Congressional===
===Congressional===
*[[John McCain]]
*[[John McCain]]
*[[2008 Presidential Election]]
*[[2008 Presidential Election]]
==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.johnmccain.com/ John McCain for President]
*[http://www.johnmccain.com/ John McCain for President]
[[Category: 2008 Presidential Candidates]]
[[Category: 2008 Presidential Candidates]]