Aging McCain Suggests He May Not Serve Two Terms

Boston Globe   |  Michael Kranish   |   January 2, 2008 12:22 PM

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John McCain is 71 years old, but the issue of his age comes up only occasionally at his town meetings. That is why a query this morning at Pembroke Academy was striking. A woman asked whether McCain had the stamina to serve as president for eight years.

McCain responded by leaving open the possibility that, if he is elected, he might not seek re-election. "If I said I was running for eight years, I'm not sure that would be a vote getter," McCain said shortly before leaving New Hampshire for Iowa.

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- Gary47 See Profile I'm a Fan of Gary47 permalink

Saying you're running for four years is not a vote getter either.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:28 AM on 01/03/2008
- WorkingClass See Profile I'm a Fan of WorkingClass permalink

How sad for the repiglicans that they have to fall back on John (has been) McCain. The GOP is dead. There will never be another repiglican president.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:27 AM on 01/03/2008
- conservativeoriginalist See Profile I'm a Fan of conservativeoriginalist permalink

The whole "I served" thing is getting tiresome. Between McCain and Kerry, the Vietnam veteran schtick has become overused and antiquated. America needs someone who looks to the future, not 40 years into the past.

My dislike of McCain is based on his voting record, and though honorable, his service has little impact on my opinion of him.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:55 AM on 01/03/2008
- klondiker See Profile I'm a Fan of klondiker permalink

My God! Are you telling me that he stands on his feet FOR AN HOUR in each townhall meeting???

Well, colour me impressed.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:33 PM on 01/02/2008
- RagingJerseyBoy See Profile I'm a Fan of RagingJerseyBoy permalink

McCain's age is not an issue, as far as I am concerned. Honestly, I think that his detractors who bring up the fact that he's over seventy because they oppose him for other reasons. Old and infirm? Are you joking? He keeps up a schedule that would easily tire many GenX-ers; running for President requires major physical and mental stamina (even if you happen to be Fred Thompson). If anyone younger than John McCain doubts this, let them try it and see how long they last. Do not judge him by his age, which is irrelevant; he is not that much older than most of the other major candidates, who, except for Obama, are in their late 50s to mid 60s.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:35 PM on 01/02/2008
- Beaux510 See Profile I'm a Fan of Beaux510 permalink

Well, at least he's right on this issue. To get two terms, you first have to get one.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:16 PM on 01/02/2008
- degjack See Profile I'm a Fan of degjack permalink


I would suggest he doesn't run for even ONE term.

That we are even discussing this matter demonstrates how unsuitable he is for the position.

He's too old, he doesn't possess the temperament, he' too infirm for the difficult task ahead. This nation would be foolish to entrust its future to a tired, old man.



    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:00 PM on 01/02/2008
- JimR See Profile I'm a Fan of JimR permalink

"Aging McCain Suggests He May Not Serve Two Terms"

I've got news for everybody: We are ALL aging!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:50 PM on 01/02/2008
- Ramirez See Profile I'm a Fan of Ramirez permalink

McCain is a patriot and American hero who has served our nation with courage and honor. As an added bonus he has more political experience than the top three Dem candidates, combined.

He would be a fine president.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:59 PM on 01/02/2008
- Pdubya See Profile I'm a Fan of Pdubya permalink

a retirement village in florida is calling your name, McLame.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:12 PM on 01/02/2008
- VOTER See Profile I'm a Fan of VOTER permalink

RETIRE NOW!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:07 PM on 01/02/2008
- LeftVetPatriot See Profile I'm a Fan of LeftVetPatriot permalink

Y'gotta survive the nomination race first, Feebo.


    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:45 PM on 01/02/2008
- stlrfan See Profile I'm a Fan of stlrfan permalink

McSurge doesn't have a chance, but I hope he throws his wrench in the works by wining N.H.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:23 PM on 01/02/2008
- colecurtis See Profile I'm a Fan of colecurtis permalink

I think that on his worst day that he can do better than the rest of those losers on their best day.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:02 PM on 01/02/2008
- Nonamnesiac See Profile I'm a Fan of Nonamnesiac permalink

Hopefully this barbaric warmongerer won't serve one day, let alone one term.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:41 PM on 01/02/2008
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