Apathy.net - John McCain

White House Ready For Withdrawal?

john — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 08:50:15 -0400

As the White House prepares it's interim report on the progress of the so-called "surge", more and ore officials within the West Wing are talking about trying to announce plans for a redeployment in an effort to shore-up the shattering support the Administration has from the Republican side of Congress.

In Fundraising, Republicans Trail, McCain On The Ropes

john — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 11:43:13 -0400

Second quarter fundraising disclosures for the three leading candidates from each party show the Republicans will behind the Democrats in total donation dollars.

Early Survey Finds Weird Support For Candidates

john — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:01:42 -0400

The top choice for Republicans who think the Iraq war is a mistake: John McCain, a war hawk. The candidate with the most support from church-goers: Mitt Romney, a mormon. A new USA Today poll has collected some seriously weird survey results in gauging peoples attitudes about the election so far.

Republican Immigration Infighting Continues

john — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 10:08:16 -0400

On Monday, presidential hopefuls Mitt Romney and John McCain debated the immigration issue in immigration sensitive Florida.

McCain Wrong To Oppose Net Neutrality

john — Thu, 31 May 2007 08:44:20 -0400

During the All Things Digital conference this week, John McCain was asked about Net Neutrality. His response, clearly against Net Neutrality shows a complete lack of understanding of the issue.

Senate Presidential Candidates Missing Many Votes

john — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 09:15:17 -0400

As of yesterday, 3/21/2007, the United States Senate has had 88 Roll Call votes. The six presidential candidates holding senate seats have missed a total of 101 votes between them.

Perhaps some of these candidates consider the responsibility of their current job a hindrance to their aspirations, but do we really want a president who doesn't take their responsibilities seriously.

CIA Officers Plan For Legal Defense

john — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 09:30:48 -0400

Counterterrorism officers at the CIA are lining up for government backed insurance to cover their legal expenses should they face civil or criminal charges for the way they have conducted their jobs.

It would seem their greatest concern comes from a change in leadership in either Congress in 2006 or the White House in 2008.

This insurance is coupled with efforts by the Bush Administration to protect civilians in the government from liability due to the mistreatment of prisoners.