Watch John McCain and Barack Obama talk about Free Trade during the presidential debate. Barack Obama reminded us tonight that he does not support free trade, even though it is critical to Florida's economy and our status as the "Hub of the Americas."
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Showing posts with label Debate. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Reviews Are In--John McCain Wins the Last Debate
John McCain won tonight's debate by vowing to fight for "Joe the Plumber" everyday he is President.
John McCain was a spokesperson for millions of Americans who do not want their taxes raised and their health care socialized.
John McCain won with strong, clear straight talk about setting a new direction for our country and fighting for working families.
On issue after issue, Barack Obama showed that his words do not match his record. Whether it was his tax plan, his spending plans or his record, Barack Obama was full of half-truths.
John McCain outlined his specific, bold plan for creating jobs, helping those near retirement, keeping people in their homes, curbing spending by a hatchet and scalpel, lowering health care costs and achieving energy independence.
Read RPOF Communications Director Erin VanSickle's debate response for the Palm Beach Post here.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Debate-Watching Parties
Florida McCain-Palin Supporters Gather to Watch Second Presidential Debate
The McCain-Palin presidential campaign today announced that supporters across Florida will hold debate watching parties this evening as John McCain and Barack Obama participate in the second presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.
John McCain's supporters are joining friends, family and co-workers to watch John McCain square off with Barack Obama. Supporters are also gathering for larger parties at Victory offices and restaurants to share in this historic night with other McCain-Palin supporters.
MCCAIN NATION DEBATE WATCHING PARTIES
WHO: Florida McCain-Palin Supporters
WHAT: Presidential Debate Watching Parties
WHEN: Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 8:30 p.m. EDT
WHERE: Three locations across Florida
Miami
Victory Office 2008
7780 NW 25th Street, Suite 33
Miami, FL 33122Host: Ariel Fernandez at 305-772-8956
Jacksonville
GOP Headquarters
4963 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Contact: David Abroms at 205-531-9059
Coral Springs
Wings Plus
9880 W Sample Road
Coral Springs, FL 33065
Contact: Brian at 954-752-4460
The McCain-Palin presidential campaign today announced that supporters across Florida will hold debate watching parties this evening as John McCain and Barack Obama participate in the second presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.
John McCain's supporters are joining friends, family and co-workers to watch John McCain square off with Barack Obama. Supporters are also gathering for larger parties at Victory offices and restaurants to share in this historic night with other McCain-Palin supporters.
MCCAIN NATION DEBATE WATCHING PARTIES
WHO: Florida McCain-Palin Supporters
WHAT: Presidential Debate Watching Parties
WHEN: Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 8:30 p.m. EDT
WHERE: Three locations across Florida
Miami
Victory Office 2008
7780 NW 25th Street, Suite 33
Miami, FL 33122Host: Ariel Fernandez at 305-772-8956
Jacksonville
GOP Headquarters
4963 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Contact: David Abroms at 205-531-9059
Coral Springs
Wings Plus
9880 W Sample Road
Coral Springs, FL 33065
Contact: Brian at 954-752-4460
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Debate: Biden's 14 Lies
"Joe Biden graduated from his trademark verbal gaffe to outright lie in tonight’s debate. Each time Senator Biden was on his heels, he looked directly into the camera and lied -- more than a dozen times by our count. He lied about John McCain's record, his own record, and Barak Obama's dangerous policies. Governor Palin showed the American people tonight why a McCain-Palin Administration will bring real reform, leadership, and straight talk to Washington.” --Tucker Bounds, spokesman McCain-Palin 2008
JOE BIDEN’S 14 LIES TONIGHT
1. TAX VOTE: Biden said McCain voted “the exact same way” as Obama to increase taxes on Americans earning just $42,000, but McCain DID NOT VOTE THAT WAY.
2. AHMEDINIJAD MEETING: Joe Biden lied when he said that Barack Obama never said that he would sit down unconditionally with Mahmoud Ahmedinijad of Iran. Barack Obama did say specifically, and Joe Biden attacked him for it.
3. OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING: Biden said, “Drill we must.” But Biden has opposed offshore drilling and even compared offshore drilling to “raping” the Outer Continental Shelf.”
4. TROOP FUNDING: Joe Biden lied when he indicated that John McCain and Barack Obama voted the same way against funding the troops in the field. John McCain opposed a bill that included a timeline, that the President of the United States had already said he would veto regardless of it’s passage.
5. OPPOSING CLEAN COAL: Biden says he’s always been for clean coal, but he just told a voter that he is against clean coal and any new coal plants in America and has a record of voting against clean coal and coal in the U.S. Senate.
6. ALERNATIVE ENERGY VOTES: According to FactCheck.org, Biden is exaggerating and overstating John McCain’s record voting for alternative energy when he says he voted against it 23 times.
7. HEALTH INSURANCE: Biden falsely said McCain will raise taxes on people's health insurance coverage -- they get a tax credit to offset any tax hike. Independent fact checkers have confirmed this attack is false
8. OIL TAXES: Biden falsely said Palin supported a windfall profits tax in Alaska -- she reformed the state tax and revenue system, it's not a windfall profits tax.
9. AFGHANISTAN / GEN. MCKIERNAN COMMENTS: Biden said that top military commander in Iraq said the principles of the surge could not be applied to Afghanistan, but the commander of NATO's International Security Assistance Force Gen. David D. McKiernan said that there were principles of the surge strategy, including working with tribes, that could be applied in Afghanistan.
10. REGULATION: Biden falsely said McCain weakened regulation -- he actually called for more regulation on Fannie and Freddie.
11. IRAQ: When Joe Biden lied when he said that John McCain was “dead wrong on Iraq”, because Joe Biden shared the same vote to authorize the war and differed on the surge strategy where they John McCain has been proven right.
12. TAX INCREASES: Biden said Americans earning less than $250,000 wouldn’t see higher taxes, but the Obama-Biden tax plan would raise taxes on individuals making $200,000 or more.
13. BAILOUT: Biden said the economic rescue legislation matches the four principles that Obama laid out, but in reality it doesn’t meet two of the four principles that Obama outlined on Sept. 19, which were that it include an emergency economic stimulus package, and that it be part of “part of a globally coordinated effort with our partners in the G-20.”
14. REAGAN TAX RATES: Biden is wrong in saying that under Obama, Americans won't pay any more in taxes then they did under Reagan.
JOE BIDEN’S 14 LIES TONIGHT
1. TAX VOTE: Biden said McCain voted “the exact same way” as Obama to increase taxes on Americans earning just $42,000, but McCain DID NOT VOTE THAT WAY.
2. AHMEDINIJAD MEETING: Joe Biden lied when he said that Barack Obama never said that he would sit down unconditionally with Mahmoud Ahmedinijad of Iran. Barack Obama did say specifically, and Joe Biden attacked him for it.
3. OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING: Biden said, “Drill we must.” But Biden has opposed offshore drilling and even compared offshore drilling to “raping” the Outer Continental Shelf.”
4. TROOP FUNDING: Joe Biden lied when he indicated that John McCain and Barack Obama voted the same way against funding the troops in the field. John McCain opposed a bill that included a timeline, that the President of the United States had already said he would veto regardless of it’s passage.
5. OPPOSING CLEAN COAL: Biden says he’s always been for clean coal, but he just told a voter that he is against clean coal and any new coal plants in America and has a record of voting against clean coal and coal in the U.S. Senate.
6. ALERNATIVE ENERGY VOTES: According to FactCheck.org, Biden is exaggerating and overstating John McCain’s record voting for alternative energy when he says he voted against it 23 times.
7. HEALTH INSURANCE: Biden falsely said McCain will raise taxes on people's health insurance coverage -- they get a tax credit to offset any tax hike. Independent fact checkers have confirmed this attack is false
8. OIL TAXES: Biden falsely said Palin supported a windfall profits tax in Alaska -- she reformed the state tax and revenue system, it's not a windfall profits tax.
9. AFGHANISTAN / GEN. MCKIERNAN COMMENTS: Biden said that top military commander in Iraq said the principles of the surge could not be applied to Afghanistan, but the commander of NATO's International Security Assistance Force Gen. David D. McKiernan said that there were principles of the surge strategy, including working with tribes, that could be applied in Afghanistan.
10. REGULATION: Biden falsely said McCain weakened regulation -- he actually called for more regulation on Fannie and Freddie.
11. IRAQ: When Joe Biden lied when he said that John McCain was “dead wrong on Iraq”, because Joe Biden shared the same vote to authorize the war and differed on the surge strategy where they John McCain has been proven right.
12. TAX INCREASES: Biden said Americans earning less than $250,000 wouldn’t see higher taxes, but the Obama-Biden tax plan would raise taxes on individuals making $200,000 or more.
13. BAILOUT: Biden said the economic rescue legislation matches the four principles that Obama laid out, but in reality it doesn’t meet two of the four principles that Obama outlined on Sept. 19, which were that it include an emergency economic stimulus package, and that it be part of “part of a globally coordinated effort with our partners in the G-20.”
14. REAGAN TAX RATES: Biden is wrong in saying that under Obama, Americans won't pay any more in taxes then they did under Reagan.
Find a Debate-Watching Party Near You!
The McCain-Palin presidential campaign today announced that supporters across Florida will hold debate watching parties tonight, October 2nd, as Governor Sarah Palin and Senator Joe Biden participate in the vice presidential debate in St. Louis, Missouri.
John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin's supporters are joining friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to watch Governor Palin square off with Senator Biden at the only vice presidential debate of the election season. The Florida events coincide with similar events across the entire country.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
MCCAIN NATION DEBATE WATCHING PARTIES
WHO: Florida McCain-Palin Supporters
WHAT: Vice Presidential Debate Watching Parties
WHEN: Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. EDT
WHERE: Eight locations across Florida
Broward County
Erin Go Bragh Restaurant
5195 South University Drive
Davie, FL 33328
Jacksonville
Dave and Busters
7025 Salisbury Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Miami
Miami Victory Office
7780 NW 25 Street
Suite 22
Doral, FL
Nassau County
Callahan Multipurpose Building
543350 U.S. Highway 1
Callahan, FL 32011
* McCain-Palin Rally will begin at 6:30 p.m., debate watch to follow
Sarasota
Holiday House Restaurant, with guest speaker Attorney General Bill McCollum
Club 455
455 U.S. 41 Bypass
Venice, FL 34285
* Begins at 7 p.m.
Tampa
5 Tampa Bay Victory Office Locations:
800 West Lumsden Road
Brandon, FL 33510
106 Drane Street
Plant City, FL 33563
142 West Platt Street
Tampa, FL 33606
234 Bullard Parkway
Temple Terrace, FL 33617
6904 West Linebaugh Avenue
Tampa, FL 33625
John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin's supporters are joining friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to watch Governor Palin square off with Senator Biden at the only vice presidential debate of the election season. The Florida events coincide with similar events across the entire country.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
MCCAIN NATION DEBATE WATCHING PARTIES
WHO: Florida McCain-Palin Supporters
WHAT: Vice Presidential Debate Watching Parties
WHEN: Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. EDT
WHERE: Eight locations across Florida
Broward County
Erin Go Bragh Restaurant
5195 South University Drive
Davie, FL 33328
Jacksonville
Dave and Busters
7025 Salisbury Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Miami
Miami Victory Office
7780 NW 25 Street
Suite 22
Doral, FL
Nassau County
Callahan Multipurpose Building
543350 U.S. Highway 1
Callahan, FL 32011
* McCain-Palin Rally will begin at 6:30 p.m., debate watch to follow
Sarasota
Holiday House Restaurant, with guest speaker Attorney General Bill McCollum
Club 455
455 U.S. 41 Bypass
Venice, FL 34285
* Begins at 7 p.m.
Tampa
5 Tampa Bay Victory Office Locations:
800 West Lumsden Road
Brandon, FL 33510
106 Drane Street
Plant City, FL 33563
142 West Platt Street
Tampa, FL 33606
234 Bullard Parkway
Temple Terrace, FL 33617
6904 West Linebaugh Avenue
Tampa, FL 33625
Debate Watch Parties Tonight
Check out this video from the Miami debate watching party last week, and don’t forget to watch Republican Vice Presidential Nominee, Governor Sarah Palin in the VP Debate Tonight at 9:00 p.m. EST. Contact your local Victory Office for information on a debate watch party in your area.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
The Debate's Over...Now What?
Here’s the best summary of last night’s debate that we’ve heard: "If we were choosing a leader of the Harvard debate team, I think it'd be Barack. Street fight, McCain. We'll have to see what kind of president they want."--Mike Murphy, MSNBC
With the candidates out of a shared spotlight, the economy is back in it.
John McCain will continue to be the American taxpayer’s strongest ally, putting country first.
With the candidates out of a shared spotlight, the economy is back in it.
John McCain will continue to be the American taxpayer’s strongest ally, putting country first.
Friday, September 26, 2008
The Debate is On!
STATEMENT BY MCCAIN CAMPAIGN ON NEGOTIATIONS
ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today released the following statement on negotiations:
"John McCain's decision to suspend his campaign was made in the hopes that politics could be set aside to address our economic crisis.
"In response, Americans saw a familiar spectacle in Washington. At a moment of crisis that threatened the economic security of American families, Washington played the blame game rather than work together to find a solution that would avert a collapse of financial markets without squandering hundreds of billions of taxpayers' money to bailout bankers and brokers who bet their fortunes on unsafe lending practices.
"Both parties in both houses of Congress and the administration needed to come together to find a solution that would deserve the trust of the American people. And while there were attempts to do that, much of yesterday was spent fighting over who would get the credit for a deal and who would get the blame for failure. There was no deal or offer yesterday that had a majority of support in Congress. There was no deal yesterday that included adequate protections for the taxpayers. It is not enough to cut deals behind closed doors and then try to force it on the rest of Congress -- especially when it amounts to thousands of dollars for every American family.
"The difference between Barack Obama and John McCain was apparent during the White House meeting yesterday where Barack Obama's priority was political posturing in his opening monologue defending the package as it stands. John McCain listened to all sides so he could help focus the debate on finding a bipartisan resolution that is in the interest of taxpayers and homeowners. The Democratic interests stood together in opposition to an agreement that would accommodate additional taxpayer protections.
"Senator McCain has spent the morning talking to members of the Administration, members of the Senate, and members of the House. He is optimistic that there has been significant progress toward a bipartisan agreement now that there is a framework for all parties to be represented in negotiations, including Representative Blunt as a designated negotiator for House Republicans. The McCain campaign is resuming all activities and the Senator will travel to the debate this afternoon. Following the debate, he will return to Washington to ensure that all voices and interests are represented in the final agreement, especially those of taxpayers and homeowners."
ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today released the following statement on negotiations:
"John McCain's decision to suspend his campaign was made in the hopes that politics could be set aside to address our economic crisis.
"In response, Americans saw a familiar spectacle in Washington. At a moment of crisis that threatened the economic security of American families, Washington played the blame game rather than work together to find a solution that would avert a collapse of financial markets without squandering hundreds of billions of taxpayers' money to bailout bankers and brokers who bet their fortunes on unsafe lending practices.
"Both parties in both houses of Congress and the administration needed to come together to find a solution that would deserve the trust of the American people. And while there were attempts to do that, much of yesterday was spent fighting over who would get the credit for a deal and who would get the blame for failure. There was no deal or offer yesterday that had a majority of support in Congress. There was no deal yesterday that included adequate protections for the taxpayers. It is not enough to cut deals behind closed doors and then try to force it on the rest of Congress -- especially when it amounts to thousands of dollars for every American family.
"The difference between Barack Obama and John McCain was apparent during the White House meeting yesterday where Barack Obama's priority was political posturing in his opening monologue defending the package as it stands. John McCain listened to all sides so he could help focus the debate on finding a bipartisan resolution that is in the interest of taxpayers and homeowners. The Democratic interests stood together in opposition to an agreement that would accommodate additional taxpayer protections.
"Senator McCain has spent the morning talking to members of the Administration, members of the Senate, and members of the House. He is optimistic that there has been significant progress toward a bipartisan agreement now that there is a framework for all parties to be represented in negotiations, including Representative Blunt as a designated negotiator for House Republicans. The McCain campaign is resuming all activities and the Senator will travel to the debate this afternoon. Following the debate, he will return to Washington to ensure that all voices and interests are represented in the final agreement, especially those of taxpayers and homeowners."
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
BREAKING NEWS: John McCain Suspends Campaign to Focus on Economic Crisis
John McCain's Remarks on the Economic Crisis
New York, NY
America this week faces an historic crisis in our financial system. We must pass legislation to address this crisis. If we do not, credit will dry up, with devastating consequences for our economy. People will no longer be able to buy homes and their life savings will be at stake. Businesses will not have enough money to pay their employees. If we do not act, ever corner of our country will be impacted. We cannot allow this to happen.
Last Friday, I laid out my proposal and I have since discussed my priorities and concerns with the bill the Administration has put forward. Senator Obama has expressed his priorities and concerns. This morning, I met with a group of economic advisers to talk about the proposal on the table and the steps that we should take going forward. I have also spoken with members of Congress to hear their perspective.
It has become clear that no consensus has developed to support the Administration's proposal. I do not believe that the plan on the table will pass as it currently stands, and we are running out of time.
Tomorrow morning, I will suspend my campaign and return to Washington after speaking at the Clinton Global Initiative. I have spoken to Senator Obama and informed him of my decision and have asked him to join me.
I am calling on the President to convene a meeting with the leadership from both houses of Congress, including Senator Obama and myself. It is time for both parties to come together to solve this problem.
We must meet as Americans, not as Democrats or Republicans, and we must meet until this crisis is resolved. I am directing my campaign to work with the Obama campaign and the commission on presidential debates to delay Friday night's debate until we have taken action to address this crisis.
I am confident that before the markets open on Monday we can achieve consensus on legislation that will stabilize our financial markets, protect taxpayers and homeowners, and earn the confidence of the American people. All we must do to achieve this is temporarily set politics aside, and I am committed to doing so.
Following September 11th, our national leaders came together at a time of crisis. We must show that kind of patriotism now. Americans across our country lament the fact that partisan divisions in Washington have prevented us from addressing our national challenges. Now is our chance to come together to prove that Washington is once again capable of leading this country.
New York, NY
America this week faces an historic crisis in our financial system. We must pass legislation to address this crisis. If we do not, credit will dry up, with devastating consequences for our economy. People will no longer be able to buy homes and their life savings will be at stake. Businesses will not have enough money to pay their employees. If we do not act, ever corner of our country will be impacted. We cannot allow this to happen.
Last Friday, I laid out my proposal and I have since discussed my priorities and concerns with the bill the Administration has put forward. Senator Obama has expressed his priorities and concerns. This morning, I met with a group of economic advisers to talk about the proposal on the table and the steps that we should take going forward. I have also spoken with members of Congress to hear their perspective.
It has become clear that no consensus has developed to support the Administration's proposal. I do not believe that the plan on the table will pass as it currently stands, and we are running out of time.
Tomorrow morning, I will suspend my campaign and return to Washington after speaking at the Clinton Global Initiative. I have spoken to Senator Obama and informed him of my decision and have asked him to join me.
I am calling on the President to convene a meeting with the leadership from both houses of Congress, including Senator Obama and myself. It is time for both parties to come together to solve this problem.
We must meet as Americans, not as Democrats or Republicans, and we must meet until this crisis is resolved. I am directing my campaign to work with the Obama campaign and the commission on presidential debates to delay Friday night's debate until we have taken action to address this crisis.
I am confident that before the markets open on Monday we can achieve consensus on legislation that will stabilize our financial markets, protect taxpayers and homeowners, and earn the confidence of the American people. All we must do to achieve this is temporarily set politics aside, and I am committed to doing so.
Following September 11th, our national leaders came together at a time of crisis. We must show that kind of patriotism now. Americans across our country lament the fact that partisan divisions in Washington have prevented us from addressing our national challenges. Now is our chance to come together to prove that Washington is once again capable of leading this country.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Voten Ahora
Por favor tomen un momento para votar y para apoyar a nuestros veteranos quienes tuvieron en un debate esta mañana. Aprovechen para mostrar su apoyo para Joe Martory y Douglas Saballos, quienes han servido este país y a todos nosotros. ¡Gracias!
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