McCain Hits Back at Romney Attacks

McCain Hits Back at Romney Attacks

Under attack by former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) openly mocked his opponent for shifting his stance on issues ranging from immigration to climate change.

Responding to Romney's comments that McCain would take the country in a "liberal Democratic course" if elected president, McCain told reporters to consider this critique in light of Romney's record.

"One thing we should give Governor Romney credit for, he is consistent, He's consistently taken both sides of every issue, he has consistently flip-flopped on every issue," he said, after conducting a national security roundtable at Atlantic Marine, a company that produces naval vessels and does detailing on luxury yachts. "If you say different things in different parts of the country and take more than two sides on every issue, it's not going to work over time. That's why we're going to win over Governor Romney both tomorrow, and on Super Tuesday."

Romney suggested McCain's bill to cap and trade greenhouse gas emissions linked to global warming would translate into $1,000 in additional energy costs to U.S. consumers each year; the senator argued that American companies such as General Electric had already brought energy-efficient products to market that save its customers money. "I've seen the innovation of green technologies," he said.

I think John McCain is taking a cheap shot at Romney. Although he's telling the truth he's just trying to bring up negative things about his opponents to try and gain more votes. McCain is probably insecure of his campaign so he's taking cheap shots at his biggest rival. Bad McCain!!!

Will Clinton bounce back?

Will Clinton bounce back?

Stung by her lopsided loss to Barack Obama in South Carolina, Hillary Clinton is trying to shift her momentum in Florida - even though its Democratic primary won't count for much.

Like all of her Democratic rivals, Clinton has agreed to a pledge imposed by national party leaders not to publicly campaign in Florida because of a dispute between the state and national party officials over the timing of the primary. But after South Carolina, Clinton was skating up against the edge of that agreement and trying to lend some credibility to the outcome on Tuesday.

....With split decisions in the Democratic contests thus far - Obama won Iowa and South Carolina while Clinton won New Hampshire and Nevada - there is increased speculation that the party's contest will extend beyond "Super Tuesday" - when 22 of the 50 US states vote in primary contests on February 5.

I think Hillary still has a chance to win. The super tuesday that's coming up should be very interesting. I think it will decide and maybe put one candidate in the lead or continue to be a tie. What will happen???

Obama's South Carolina win deals a blow to Clinton's chances

Obama's South Carolina win deals a blow to Clinton's chances

The race to become Democrat nominee for president has become a choice between "the past and the future", Barack Obama said after storming home to win the South Carolina primary by double the votes of his rivals, following a bruising and acrimonious battle with the Clintons.

Senator Obama's win, achieved despite accusations that candidates were trying to incite a racial divide among voters, was far bigger than any polls had predicted. It will give him enormous momentum going into Super Tuesday on February 5, when 22 states vote.

The campaign teams immediately fanned out across the Super Tuesday states to areas where they think they can swing voters or which are rich in delegates, such as California and New York.

In the next week they will spend tens of millions of dollars on TV advertising to blitz half the nation with their message. Senator Obama's win creates a real contest with his main rival, Hillary Clinton, who was once seen as the inevitable nominee.

I knew Obama would win in the South. It's a close race between Obama and Clinton. I don't think John Edwards stands a chance but anything can happen in this race.

Giuliani in West Palm as GOP hopefuls head to Fla.

Giuliani in West Palm as GOP hopefuls head to Fla.

With a scrambled Republican presidential field emerging from New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary, the wide-open race is rolling toward Florida, and voters can expect a steady drumbeat of TV ads and personal appearances from candidates looking to gain an edge.

Republican Rudy Giuliani swept through Florida on Wednesday looking to put a fourth-place showing in New Hampshire behind him. Stumping in West Palm Beach, he touted a tax-cut package and pledged to campaign hard here over the next weeks, saying Florida is "going to be, once again, the critical state."

Republican winners from the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary — former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and Sen. John McCain of Arizona — are focusing on Michigan, a state with a Tuesday primary where Mitt Romney also is expected to run strong.

I'm actually surprised Giuliani isn't doing so well in the primary's. But he's really not a good candidate for President. He was one of my favorites, but now that I know more about the other candidates I think Huckabee and Romney will be good candidates.

Michigan could be key to Republican presidential nomination

Michigan could be key to Republican presidential nomination

The generally Democratic state of Michigan is shaping up to be a key state in the Republican race for the White House, as mixed results in Iowa and New Hampshire place new emphasis on its upcoming primary.

While the Democrats have largely refrained from campaigning in Michigan because of a dispute over the timing of the state's January 15 primary, Republican candidates John McCain and Mitt Romney look set for a showdown.

..."McCain won Michigan in February of 2000, but essentially came to a screeching halt because he ran out of money. A win in Michigan would be helpful and by golly, I hope we win. But it's just one step in a very long trek."

Like other states, Michigan worries about the war in Iraq and health care. But the economy remains the looming issue.

I believe McCain has a strong possibility to win in Michigan but you can't be certain. Look at what happened in New Hampshire, everyone thought Obama had it in the bag but Hillary won. So this race is gonna be very close in both parties.

Clinton Regains Momentum With New Hampshire Upset

Clinton Regains Momentum With New Hampshire Upset

Hillary Clinton's comeback victory over Barack Obama in the New Hampshire primary revives her campaign and sets up what will probably be an extended battle for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Clinton's win came just five days after her stunning third- place finish in Iowa. The outcome in New Hampshire confounded polls that had showed the Illinois senator winning big and halts the momentum he was building. Now, the Democratic field, like the Republican one, has no clear leader heading into more than two-dozen contests over the next month.

......Arizona Senator John McCain, 71, won the Republican primary, dealing a setback to former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, 60, and further clouding that contest. Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, 52, who won the Iowa caucus, finished third in New Hampshire.

Wow,what a surprise? I honestly thought Obama was going to win but I think it was a great comback for Clinton. I think both Obama and Clinton are front runners to be nominated. It's a close race. As for the Republicans, it's not a surprise McCain won, he's won in that state before

Huckabee and Giuliani tied in 2008 Republican race

Huckabee and Giuliani tied in 2008 Republican race

Mike Huckabee has surged into a virtual tie with front-runner Rudy Giuliani in the national 2008 Republican presidential race two weeks before the first contest, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released on Wednesday.

Huckabee, a former governor of Arkansas whose campaign has caught fire in recent weeks, wiped out an 18-point deficit in one month to pull within one point of Giuliani, 23 percent to 22 percent.

Among Democrats, Hillary Clinton's national advantage over second-place rival Barack Obama shrunk slightly to eight percentage points as the races for the White House tightened in both parties. Clinton had an 11-point edge last month.

The shifting numbers have changed the shape of a dynamic presidential race two weeks before Iowa on January 3 kicks off the state-by-state process of choosing candidates in each party for the November 2008 election.

I not suprised with how close the race is with the Republicans. But in January I think it's gonna be a huge battle as they say there last words. I don't think the Republicans have a chance this year.