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McCain Doesn't Want to Muddy the Election Debate with Policy Details

Posted by Matt Ortega on August 1, 2008 at 01:43 PM

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At a time of great uncertainty in the economy, millions of Americans of all ages, working and retired, are worried about their economic future -- before and after they retire. That's why voters want to know more about John McCain's plans for Social Security.

It turns out, they won't get them.

John McCain, whose support for privatization of Social Security is well known, refuses to provide the details of his plan because it would, according to one senior adviser, "politicize the debate."

Consider McCain campaign senior adviser Taylor Griffinâ€™s description of his candidate's plan for fixing Social Security:

"The history of the Social Security debate has taught that too many specifics, especially during a presidential campaign, has polarized the debate," he said of the program that McCain called "an absolute disgrace [that's] got to be fixed."

Will he contrast his plan to that of his opponent? "Sen. McCain believes this is so important that we do not politicize this debate during an election season."

This explains why John McCain's "Jobs for America" economic plan is only thirteen pages and economists widely criticized as thin on the details. It is not that John McCain wants to hide his massive tax cuts for the rich, and massive corporate tax breaks, he just does not want to politicize the debate.

And really, who needs to discuss policy details in a presidential campaign? John McCain doesn't want to cause a distraction from talking about Britney Spears and Paris Hilton -- you know, the things that matter.

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No comments? Well, it's hardly a shock. Obviously, no ladies are interested in your sexist, racist pig with a God complex. You should have listened. We stayed home when Democratic men jumped ship for Reagan. You had your chance to thank us for our loyalty and you failed. See ya in 4 years, IF you're wise enough to ditch the pig.

NObama

LladyRusty on August 28, 2008 at 11:49 PM

NObama

LladyRusty on August 28, 2008 at 11:49 PM