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What should our policy be toward gays who want to serve in our military? And would your decision be influenced at all by the needs of commanders on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan, especially with more soldiers needed?
Obviously, we listen to our commanders on the ground, who are in charge and have a responsibility for those young men and women. They say that "Don't ask, don't tell" is working, so unless they recommend otherwise I'm certainly going to support their recommendations, which were originated with Gen. Colin Powell.

Do you think that Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is a tool of Vladimir Putin? And if our ally Georgia is threatened or attacked by Russia, how would you respond?
Well, I can't get into hypotheticals, but I can tell you that ... the relationship between Medvedev and Putin is unclear, but it certainly is disturbing, the trend of their behavior towards their neighbors, including their failure to cooperate with us in face of the Iranian nuclear buildup.

How do you plan to win the votes of women? What policies can you point to that will help you win their support?
Job creation is one of their No. 1 issues, and education and equal opportunity. I have not only a very clear record, but I have a very clear vision to restore our economy, to create jobs and particularly small businesses and to protect America for their sons and husbands and friends and cousins and [family] members, men and women, who are serving in the military.

Are you worried being pro-life will drive them away?
The majority of women in America, in my view, respect the rights of the unborn.

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  • Posted By: Chuzpah @ 10/02/2008 7:39:12 PM

    You are right- but we also know McCain's rep for something else-eviserating the journalist who has the temerity to ask the same question more than once. UTube has the videos showing McCain's hideous temperament. He has also tried the reverse scenio for Palin-everyone is picking on her and any journalist asking legitimate questions (unscripted ones) is engaging in attack journalism. Well, John, we also know you well enough to see you want elected-at any cost- to the American people. One more thing, if you love our Veterans, your voting record doesn't show it. Your excuse of "pork attached to that bill" is crap. What bill(s) have you written for them? You lie about everything, that's what we know for sure.

  • Posted By: GregHere @ 09/29/2008 6:27:50 PM

    ..............................McCain has this Military Pedigree that he feels that Militarism is why he is here on Earth. His family has been deeply involved with the military, McCain went to the Naval Academy where he was indoctrinated in Militarism.....What do you expect from McCain except Military Bluster?? John used his POW Hero Status to help him in the business world then the "Military Man" image got him elected as a Congressman then Senator. McCain is driven to gain Power and use Military Power soon.......he is not going to wait 2 or 3 years before he starts bullying other Countries around and probably keeping us involved in combat for his whole 4 year term if he lives that long.

  • Posted By: mslowe77 @ 09/29/2008 5:31:16 PM

    Why is Mc Cain so angry? Why is it all he talks about are veterans and war? Does Mc Cain want to be President of the United States or just Commander in Chief? Will he push the button if he get's angry enough? Will we survive another fours years of madness?

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