McCain: I Know The Economy Better Than Clinton, Obama

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Reuters   |   April 4, 2008 09:09 AM


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John McCain on Thursday rejected criticism from his Democratic opponents over his experience on economic issues, saying that he understands the subject better than they do.

Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have ridiculed the Republican presidential candidate over his December comment that economics was not his strong suit.

"I know economics very well, certainly better than Senator Clinton and Senator Obama. So let's clear that up," McCain told CNN in an interview.

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

Well what is it John, a few months ago you admitted you knew nothing about the ecnomy, and now you do? Get some stones man, admit you don't knwo the difference between a balance sheet and a resturaunt menu and move on.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:49 PM on 04/06/2008
- rubberstamp See Profile I'm a Fan of rubberstamp permalink

Hey after 12 years congressional and 8 years executive the one thing I learned is that the republican party has zero credibility regarding economics. this current 'republican recession' is due largely to this false image that they have a strong understanding of economics. I remember that Regan and Bush 1 left things quite the mess and it took 8 years of democratic leadership to bring it back. Judging from McCane's own admittance and closeness to W. you can bank on the same advisers.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:19 PM on 04/06/2008
- vippy See Profile I'm a Fan of vippy permalink

Obama knows the economy, he grew up in an environment, where money did count. McCain and
Hillary come from privileged families so they did not get to walk the walk. Think about it.
To know how the middle class is struggling one has to walk in those shoes, nothing better than
hands on training!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:46 AM on 04/06/2008
- Gary47 See Profile I'm a Fan of Gary47 permalink

Hey HuffPo, didn't you mean to post this in the 23/6 section?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:10 AM on 04/06/2008
- ROBOT8 See Profile I'm a Fan of ROBOT8 permalink

WHAT A FRIGGIN' DONKEY SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HEY! MY MOM WAS A VIRGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:31 AM on 04/06/2008
- forpeace See Profile I'm a Fan of forpeace permalink

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McCain Wants to Privatize Social Security

Senator John McCain supports the privatization of Social Security through investing in the stock market. Even though a majority of the American people disagree with the idea of gambling with senior"s safety net, McCain wants to gove handouts to investment firms at the expense of our senior"s retirement funds..............

http://www.stopjohnmccain2008.com/category/economy/

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    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:34 PM on 04/05/2008
- forpeace See Profile I'm a Fan of forpeace permalink

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LOL ....................... LOL ......................Flip Flop!

The REAL McCain

http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/468-the-real-mccain

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    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:31 PM on 04/05/2008
- mouselion See Profile I'm a Fan of mouselion permalink

Is there anything he doesn't make conflicting statement on? The Forked-Tongued Express.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:41 PM on 04/05/2008
- DFL See Profile I'm a Fan of DFL permalink

DONT LISTEN TO HIS RANTS, THEY ARE OUT OF MATERIAL, HOW WILL HE JUSTIFY AND RE-SELL THIS $12 BILLION PER MONTH IRAQ QUAGMIRE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THIS SUMMER?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:02 PM on 04/05/2008
- gakabani See Profile I'm a Fan of gakabani permalink

We does not know anything about the economy.
He only knows about his economy (pocket) and that of his fellow corrupt friends.

See American go down with another fascist at the wheel.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:37 AM on 04/05/2008
- doneflyin See Profile I'm a Fan of doneflyin permalink

In McCain's Naval Academy class of 899, he graduated 5th from the bottom. 894 out of 899.

His Vietnam flying experience consisted of 2 missions before he was shot down and imprisoned.

Now that was a tragic event but the fact is his military experience is basically as a POW.
He has a terrible temper. While imprisoned, he purposely provoked his jailers causing extra grief for himself. This behavior didn't help his cell mates any either.
DOT people that we knew, hated calls from him as they were always heated exchanges.

We don't need McCain answering any 3:am phone calls.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:35 AM on 04/05/2008
- starboymikey See Profile I'm a Fan of starboymikey permalink

"I know economics very well, certainly better than Senator Clinton and Senator Obama.
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Thank god he's a quick learner. I was starting to get worried.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:15 AM on 04/05/2008
- ProgressiveBum See Profile I'm a Fan of ProgressiveBum permalink

Nah, his experience "evolved" when he was part of the Keating 5 Saving & Loan debacle in the 80s. The deregulation on McInsane's behalf cost American taxpayers some 400 billion dollars

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:12 AM on 04/07/2008
- rrafiringa See Profile I'm a Fan of rrafiringa permalink

Looks like McCain wants to become democrat entertainment at the general elections. That's the funniest statement I've heard him declare so far.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:51 PM on 04/04/2008
- kae See Profile I'm a Fan of kae permalink

I know most here are democrats but I remember seeing Ron Paul school McCain on the economy during the repub. debates. Look for his 'knowledge' of the economy in the republican debates you wont find it. In fact isn't this the man that said he would summon our nations economic experts? Is this the extent of his knowledge? Some phone #'s Cheney & Rove gave him? Please. More lies.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:16 PM on 04/04/2008
- WIpatriot See Profile I'm a Fan of WIpatriot permalink

Ron Paul schools 'em all.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:29 PM on 04/04/2008
- TotobiAyokoh23 See Profile I'm a Fan of TotobiAyokoh23 permalink

I wish you could apply the same intelligence to understand your lopsided thinking better.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:39 PM on 04/04/2008
- Unrepentantliberal See Profile I'm a Fan of Unrepentantliberal permalink

John "Flip-flopper" McCain now decides he does know something about the economy and that he knows more than Clinton or Obama. He must of spent time with his advisor Phil "Total Disaster" Gramm. News Media wake up!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:55 PM on 04/04/2008
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