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Are There Computers in McCain's 13 Cars?
We knew this would come out eventually.
Turns out John McCain and his rich wife own 13 cars -- which is about two for each house they own.
Barack Obama and his wife, on the other hand, own one: a 2008 Ford Escape hybrid.
The details emerged in a Newsweek story that is timed conveniently for Democrats seeking to paint the Arizona senator as "out of touch" with normal Americans. In late August, McCain was caught off guard in an interview with Politico and revealed that he didn't know how many houses he owns. (He has seven.)
The contrast between that and the Obamas' vehicle preference also highlights several environmental concerns.
But the other point here is that McCain touted his love for this country by proclaiming on Detroit radio, "I've bought American literally all my life, and I'm proud." The problem there is that to McCain, the word "literally" has a different definition.
Two of McCain's baker's dozen cars are foreign: a 2005 Volkswagen convertible, and a 2001 Honda sedan. The rest are made of 100 percent man: among them a half-ton Ford pickup, a new Wrangler and a GMC SUV.
The McCain campaign is probably hoping that the auto workers in Detroit will approve of those makes and models, although they may have trouble relating to the senator's wealth. Detroit is one of the poorest cities in the United States, with the lowest median income per household (around $34,000).
Cindy McCain, meanwhile, shares her net worth of more than $100 million with her Republican presidential nominee husband.
And in case you've forgotten, Michigan is a "swing state."
Turns out John McCain and his rich wife own 13 cars -- which is about two for each house they own.
Barack Obama and his wife, on the other hand, own one: a 2008 Ford Escape hybrid.
The details emerged in a Newsweek story that is timed conveniently for Democrats seeking to paint the Arizona senator as "out of touch" with normal Americans. In late August, McCain was caught off guard in an interview with Politico and revealed that he didn't know how many houses he owns. (He has seven.)
The contrast between that and the Obamas' vehicle preference also highlights several environmental concerns.
But the other point here is that McCain touted his love for this country by proclaiming on Detroit radio, "I've bought American literally all my life, and I'm proud." The problem there is that to McCain, the word "literally" has a different definition.
Two of McCain's baker's dozen cars are foreign: a 2005 Volkswagen convertible, and a 2001 Honda sedan. The rest are made of 100 percent man: among them a half-ton Ford pickup, a new Wrangler and a GMC SUV.
The McCain campaign is probably hoping that the auto workers in Detroit will approve of those makes and models, although they may have trouble relating to the senator's wealth. Detroit is one of the poorest cities in the United States, with the lowest median income per household (around $34,000).
Cindy McCain, meanwhile, shares her net worth of more than $100 million with her Republican presidential nominee husband.
And in case you've forgotten, Michigan is a "swing state."
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Syree Burley
7:08PM 7:08PM Sep 22nd 2008
Who cares how many cars mccain has! Who care how many houses he has!! People really need to get a life!
McCain can thank the media for my vote. If it wasn't for them dogging him and Palin I would not have voted!
McCain and Palin have my vote and I am the mother of 5 and they have their votes too!
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Tom Davidson
12:10PM 12:10PM Sep 23rd 2008
What a crock! Whats the futuristic car doing in the picture? The man is successful and his wife is rich.the number of homes or cars hasn't got a thing to do with his ability to be president.This man has done far more for his country than obama has or ever will.Stop trying to paint McCain with an evil brush because he has been successful and has made many personl sacrifices for his country.
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Mike
9:34PM 9:34PM Sep 22nd 2008
So he has some cars...
Obama has a new plane..
Barack Obama’s new campaign plane is nothing short of grand. Well, for the candidate that is.
Obama’s section of the plane rivals that of any first class. Recently the front cabin of the Boeing 757 was retrofitted to install four individual chairs that resemble La-Z-Boys. They are free-standing and made of plush leather with pockets on the sides. There is also a booth which seats four for a meeting or a meal.
But do not worry.. Obama has someone check the air in the tires before he takes off..
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eric
12:27PM 12:27PM Sep 23rd 2008
WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND NAMES THEIR DAUGHTER MATT? MATT YOU ARE A CREEPY LITTLE GIRL. ARE YOU JEALOUS OF THE MCCAINS SUCCESS. THE UNITED STATES WAS BUILT ON SUCCESS. IF YOU WANT SOCIALISIM..GO TO CANADA OR FRANCE. AND IF YOU WANT 7 HOUSES AND 13 CARS..GET A JOB THAT YOU ARE GOOD AT...THIS BITTER ANGRY WRITING THING ISN'T GOING TO CUT IT. YOU SUCK AND YOUR BIAS IS VERY EVIDENT.
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Jeff0811
8:00AM 8:00AM Sep 23rd 2008
Yes, owning stuff in the U.S. is bad, especially when it's being put down primarily by a bunch of spoiled brats. Well, don't worry, Obama's going to change all that, he's gonna give all your shit to the crackheads, so everything'll be even. Just what the new generation of voters wanted.
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chris
8:44AM 8:44AM Sep 23rd 2008
they have their facts wrong agin. obama also drives a chrysler 300c which is one of the worse mph of all models. for that matter all of them mcain,obama etc are out of touch with real people. i am a deputy sheriff in rual va and have to pay 600.00 a month for health ins which is over half of what i pay for my house. that is one big issue. they need to try and help the true middle class people who make 30 to 60k a year and quit trying to help people who make over 100k. with out this ,middle class this country will not survive.
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Mike
1:26AM 1:26AM Sep 24th 2008
Unfortunately, only the wealthy can run for president. So you are correct about them being out of touch. However Obama/Biden want to take from the rich and give to the poor crack heads. This will cost the middle class jobs, and higher prices. With McCain/Palin we have people on the ballot that do have somewhat of an idea of what we feel. I could not imagine what McCain went thru during the 5 years as a POW. Palin, comes from the middle class. She has worked her way up. I think they (McCain/Palin) offer more of a change and issues than Obama/Biden do.
Are there better candidates out there? There sure are but they are not in the running. Fred, I am still voting for you..
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MaryJean
1:17PM 1:17PM Sep 23rd 2008
Matt: I see you're not into investigative reporting. You must be getting your information from the Dem. Talking Points and MoveOn.org. The cars, except for one, are Cindy's. She has long been a fan of NASCAR and likes cars. Check it out. In America it is not against the law (yet) to make money and be wealthy. Isn't that everyone's dream? How would you spend money if you were wealthy? John is lucky or smart, he married up. Are you just envious?
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larkdog
3:00PM 3:00PM Sep 23rd 2008
Thankyou Chris for bringing up Obama's other car. Do you think the media has left that one out on purpose.
It's true that the more the media picks on McCain, the more I want to vote for him. The media has almost single handedly led me to my present position. (Them and the DNC)
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Darah
3:32PM 3:32PM Sep 23rd 2008
Once again the leftiest people in America look for their 2 seconds of so called "glory" with another piece of garbage article. Remember folks the left does not want you to achieve the American Dream, working hard to make lots of money is evil, so eveil in fact that they must TAKE your hard earned money and soon even your belongings and give them to the unfortunate people who like to sit on their ass all day and wait for their government checks so they can go buy their cigs and beer. We now know that the new defintion of "patriotism" is to pay more taxes then ever! well unless your a left wing senator or a community organizer turned savior of the world, then you just need to give about 3,000 to charity per every 3 million you earn. Our founding father's would just be so proud. This country needs to get back to it's roots. Small government, low taxes and COMPETENT leaders. I would love to see McCain win(which by the way he will) and fire all these losers in DC who are ruining this country to line their own pockets with tons of what they hate us to have the most, money. Remember folks we are also in the midst of a world wide struggle against VIOLENT extremists who want us all dead, I know that right now their is only 1 candidate who has our best interest at heart and will not back down to any of these murderers. Please register to vote if you haven't and please vote for McCain/Palin, Obama is not ready to lead our nation, he is only ready to fullfil his own greedy agendas.
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Jason
10:51AM 10:51AM Sep 24th 2008
How can anyone think that Palin is ready to lead once McCain drops dead?
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