McCain: I've Clamped Down On Criticism Of Palin From My Staff

In his appearance on CNN's "Larry King Live" tonight, John McCain acknowledged his camp's recent criticism of running mate Sarah Palin after days of stressing that reports of tension were overblown and mistaken.

He ended that part of the discussion by emphasizing that he had clamped down on the complaints and backbiting:

MCCAIN: Could I just mention one thing before we -- Sarah Palin?

We're one team, we're together. You're going to have, with all the advisors and counselors and all that, there's always a little friction within different camps and all that.

KING: But your camp has been criticizing her.

MCCAIN: Oh, yes. But you know.

KING: You let that go?

MCCAIN: It's just nonsense. It's nonsense. And we've put out -- you know, I've said to everybody, look, if anybody has a complaint, take it to me or Sarah. But, our relationship and our teamwork couldn't be -- I couldn't be happier.

Comments

[JeanPaulSatire]

Winky is the girl that Blinky's buddies told him would be easy and would put out if only he took her to the prom. He asked her out and then even bought her dress and gave her a makeover so she'd look good on his arm. But it turns out that Blinky just wanted to go to the dance and was planning to pretty much ditch him once the music started.

[sharri]

Sure gives new meaning to Trophy date

[peggyleg]

You sure sound jealous..

hahaha

[littlepuffycloud]

Lying old t urd.

[tlgeiger62]

His use of the phrase "I couldn't be happier." always makes me chuckle.

McRage isn't capable of being anything but cranky.

[JeanPaulSatire]

Well, OF COURSE he couldn't be happier -- not while Winky's still in the picture.

Then again, he's so sour that one wonders if he's EVER been happy.

[peggyleg]

He's not the one that said'For the first time in my life, I am proud of my country"..­.

Now THAT sounds like a bitter and unhappy person, and has been all of her life...

haha, you guys are hilarious!!

[LMT]

The larger question here is WHY should Mac have had to "clamp down" on criticism of Flailin'? If she was, indeed, the best choice for the job, why would anyone, particularly inside the campaign, have anything negative to say? It is just further evidence that OLD is incapable of good, solid judgment. We've had that for 8 years. We do not need it for 4 or 8 more years.

[steveward14]

What's probably most painful is that he likely agrees with the criticism, but can't acknowledge it. Instead, he has to go around defending her when he knows damn well she's a boat anchor; criticizing her would be to admit a mistake and undermine his own campaign. So I feel for the guy on that one...but not too much. He built his own igloo and now it's filled with moose droppings.

[bored2tears]

Does this sad old man even know anymore when he is lying?

Did anyone else catch him talking about the campaign finance promise that Obama supposedly broke?

According to McCain, the agreement was made when McCain was the rpesumptive GOP nominee and Obama was a "longshot candidate.­"

Huh?

[Sparty1]

That's something I've been wondering for the longest time. Why would he make an agreement with a long shot candidate? Sounds like it's just something else for McCain to have sour grapes over.

[peggyleg]

No, it wan't. It was made during May of this year. And just because one is a longshot, does that mean you have the right to go back on your word? I guess this is BO's way of looking at his word, it is only good when it is beneficial for him to keep it.

[amistad]

McCain should have going back on his word down to a science now.
Flip/flop on abortion
Flip/flop on taxes
Flip/flop on the economy
Flip/flop on EVERYTHING SAID while on the campaign trail.
Yes, the old man should be forgiven for everything INCLUDING the way he has run this campaign.

[DKLabRat]

Has to be the first time in history a man is happy at having someone he picked as his backup take over his campaign, leave him trailing in the dust, openly talk about how she's already focusing on her campaign for 2012 instead of the VP slot and supporting him, which should be her job, and clearly view him as nothing but an irritating tag-along.

[Housewife]

What does it say about McCain that he has to "clamp down" (those are finger quotes by the way) on his staff to stop the criticism of his disastrous choice for VP?

[justobserve]

His twisted "honor" prevents him to admit his mistake in choosing Palin. McCain-Palin: a double fraudulent act.

[MissDaphne]

" Me First."

[peggyleg]

No, that's what the libs are all about, not John McCain.

[395spoons]

Happy couple...u­h? Not!

[FlamingLibrul]

You know things are going in the "right" direction when the Tr0lls get shriller and more desperate. I don't know who they think they're trying to convince- maybe themselves. Anyhow, us looney liberals aren't welcome on rightwing sites, which just goes to show which "Side" promotes freedom of expression- and all those other pesky freedoms, even for hate-monger b*gots. Try posting any liberal-minded opinion on RedState or someplace like that, and if your post isn't completely banned, it's posted with a nice big "Barf Alert!! Header.

Just like Mc20th Century, the repub base has run out of ideas, and are just flinging as much mud as possible- you know, projection. I have a mental picture of Yosemite Sam, with a bright red face, steam coming out of his ears, hopping up and down, saying, "Ooooh I'm so MAD!!"

[peggyleg]

What onservative site does not allow you to post?

I am very interestedin know the answer to this, I haven't seen any out there that ban anyone's thoughts or comments.

[FlamingLibrul]

It's obvious your rabid intolerance is causing you reading comprehension issues. I gave a very specific example. You know you're on a liberal site, yet you choose to come here and demand we prove things to you. Really? Nov. 4th will be all the vindication we need. I'm sorry for you and the rest of your angry, bi*ot crowd. You give Americans a bad name.
Oh, and there goes that darn MSM again, those r*at b*st*rds!:

Obama leads McCain in 6 of 8 swing states
Poll: Dem winning among early voters, favored on almost every issue

[peggyleg]

Sounds like a great description of David Axelrod, BO's campaign manager, come Nov. 5, 2008

Too funny!!

[amistad]

Pollster.com
Electoriate count:
Obama 311
McCain 142
Toss up 85

Sounds like Rick Davis will be out of a job soon.
Too funny!

[MissDaphne]

Like they're paying attention to him. Please.

[mervr1]

Hey McCain, don't put a muzzle on your staff for saying what the rest of already know.

You've picked the dumbest VP candidate in history and everyone except your base is not voting for you!

[peggyleg]

Why were my comments erased? Is it against the law to have a different opinion?

If this is any indication of what it would be like under a BO administration, we will be just like North Korea and Cuba.

[peggyleg]

Wow, my comments are back!!! What's going on with Huffinton?

[amistad]

HufPo tolerates all b*ggots.

[btanner]

Everyone's happy. Good! Now release Sarah Palin's medical records NOW!!!