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brooklynite

(93,880 posts)
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 01:48 PM Apr 2019

Conservative McCain family to back Joe Biden's 2020 presidential bid

AlterNet

The family of late Sen. John McCain is expected to support former Vice President Joe Biden’s presidential bid, the Washington Examiner reports.

The McCain clan will back Biden in a crowded Democratic field, and — if he wins the Democratic nomination — in a race against President Donald Trump. The McCain family has well-documented feud with the president, who once said he doesn’t consider McCain, a Vietnam War veteran, a hero. Trump even mocked the former Republican candidate for president after his death last year.

Per the Washington Examiner:

Sources close to both Biden’s presidential campaign and the McCains said that at some point during the White House race, McCain’s widow Cindy, 64, and daughter Meghan, 34, a host on “The View,” will offer their public support in the hope of removing Trump from office in 2020.


This should be fun...
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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Conservative McCain family to back Joe Biden's 2020 presidential bid (Original Post) brooklynite Apr 2019 OP
So let's see if Meghan keeps defending Spanky on The View (is she still there?). The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #1
She was still there a few days ago radical noodle Apr 2019 #3
The two families are very close. madaboutharry Apr 2019 #2
Joe and John were long time friends. True Blue American Apr 2019 #7
Will he pick Joe Lieberman as veep? Jk Freethinker65 Apr 2019 #4
Then the Wars Would Never End! McKim Apr 2019 #16
Really bad mistake Cha Apr 2019 #30
I wish Meghan would just stay out of it. She's a far too divisive and offensive personality Siwsan Apr 2019 #5
I like this mainstreetonce Apr 2019 #6
even his daughter Meghan? barbtries Apr 2019 #8
That's the one melman Apr 2019 #10
it sure doesn't give me the warms and fuzzies. barbtries Apr 2019 #11
No they won't melman Apr 2019 #13
It s no surprise to me that she supports Joe mainstreetonce Apr 2019 #12
Joe consoled her on national tv when she was breaking down. nt UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #27
Because Biden Treated them like human beings during McCain's illness RandySF Apr 2019 #9
That should be a help with 💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵 oasis Apr 2019 #14
lol.. EXactly! Cha Apr 2019 #31
I'm growing very distrustful of these Examiner stories. Grendam Apr 2019 #15
the Washington Examiner... progressoid Apr 2019 #17
Not according to Cindy McCain... PunkinPi Apr 2019 #18
Thanks, Pi. Duppers Apr 2019 #20
You're welcome, Dup! PunkinPi Apr 2019 #23
Hey back, sweetie! Duppers Apr 2019 #24
Just the opposite then! Cha Apr 2019 #32
Damn! I'll miss the tweetstorm NastyRiffraff Apr 2019 #19
Well, all things considered lillypaddle Apr 2019 #21
Enemy of my enemy my friend Thekaspervote Apr 2019 #22
Sounds like a plan to me. Maybe the McCains can remind the Repubs of when they used to be.... Hekate Apr 2019 #25
It did.. except evidently it's not happening.. Cha Apr 2019 #33
Not true. See the Cindy McCain tweet upthread. SMC22307 Apr 2019 #26
You are right...this whole thread is no good !!! nt UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #29
Cindy McCain debunked this on Twitter today. nt DesertRat Apr 2019 #28
I don't want a war criminal's support. nt MadDAsHell Apr 2019 #34
 

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,280 posts)
1. So let's see if Meghan keeps defending Spanky on The View (is she still there?).
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 01:49 PM
Apr 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

radical noodle

(7,990 posts)
3. She was still there a few days ago
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 01:51 PM
Apr 2019

I think she's lost her mind.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

madaboutharry

(40,153 posts)
2. The two families are very close.
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 01:50 PM
Apr 2019

This is no surprise.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

True Blue American

(17,972 posts)
7. Joe and John were long time friends.
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 02:01 PM
Apr 2019

Joe spent time on the Ranch with John when he was undergoing treatment.

Remember him consoling Meghan? A man of deep feelings and understanding.

Wonder how many other decent Republicans will do the same?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Freethinker65

(9,935 posts)
4. Will he pick Joe Lieberman as veep? Jk
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 01:53 PM
Apr 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

McKim

(2,412 posts)
16. Then the Wars Would Never End!
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 03:33 PM
Apr 2019

I hope we would not elect a candidate who voted for and advocated for The War on Iraq. We just can’t afford it anymore with our people so needy. We have 140 million poor people in the US they should come first!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(295,929 posts)
30. Really bad mistake
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 12:16 AM
Apr 2019

for Gore to do that.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Siwsan

(26,178 posts)
5. I wish Meghan would just stay out of it. She's a far too divisive and offensive personality
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 01:54 PM
Apr 2019

Cindy has, at least, maintained a shred of dignity. I wonder if which ever of his other children, who are not active duty military, are in on the plan, too.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

mainstreetonce

(4,178 posts)
6. I like this
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 01:58 PM
Apr 2019

Joe standing with a female VP,And with Michelle on one side and Meghan and Cindy on the other.
go Joe!

Can't wait for tomorrow.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

barbtries

(28,703 posts)
8. even his daughter Meghan?
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 02:07 PM
Apr 2019

the one who carries water for republicans with fox talking points on the view?

can't stand her.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

melman

(7,681 posts)
10. That's the one
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 02:16 PM
Apr 2019

Can't imagine why anyone would feel good about their support.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

barbtries

(28,703 posts)
11. it sure doesn't give me the warms and fuzzies.
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 02:19 PM
Apr 2019

maybe if they stopped being republicans and admitted the error of their ways. but they won't do that.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

melman

(7,681 posts)
13. No they won't
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 02:26 PM
Apr 2019

And that's the thing with all of these so called "Never Trumpers." They are all still right wingers.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

mainstreetonce

(4,178 posts)
12. It s no surprise to me that she supports Joe
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 02:25 PM
Apr 2019

And hates Trump and I listen to her everyday.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

UniteFightBack

(8,231 posts)
27. Joe consoled her on national tv when she was breaking down. nt
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 10:03 PM
Apr 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

RandySF

(57,661 posts)
9. Because Biden Treated them like human beings during McCain's illness
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 02:13 PM
Apr 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

oasis

(49,152 posts)
14. That should be a help with 💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 02:28 PM
Apr 2019

We'll take it.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(295,929 posts)
31. lol.. EXactly!
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 12:20 AM
Apr 2019

Like RandySF said.. Biden consoled Meghan on tv when she needed it.. and he and McCain were friends.. he was there for him at the end.

ETA.. Cindy's staying out..



:hattip unkinPi
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Grendam

(38 posts)
15. I'm growing very distrustful of these Examiner stories.
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 02:29 PM
Apr 2019

I get the distinct impression that the Washington Examiner is trying to deep-six Biden among Democratic primary voters. The paper is very, very Pro-Trump. I've seen them play up the Charlottesville kick-off angle, Biden being wary of gays serving in the government in the early 70s, this McCain story, and a couple of others that have escaped me.

They know these stories will make it out to the progressive left and hope to smother Biden's campaign in the crib. I can only assume this an indicator of how afraid they are of him.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

progressoid

(49,827 posts)
17. the Washington Examiner...
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 03:39 PM
Apr 2019

"The Examiner is known for its conservative political stance and features many prominent conservative writers"

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

PunkinPi

(4,870 posts)
18. Not according to Cindy McCain...
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 03:41 PM
Apr 2019


Joe Biden is a wonderful man and dear friend of the McCain Family. However, I have no intention of getting involved in presidential politics.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

PunkinPi

(4,870 posts)
23. You're welcome, Dup!
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 06:26 PM
Apr 2019

Hey lady!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Duppers

(28,094 posts)
24. Hey back, sweetie!
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 06:40 PM
Apr 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(295,929 posts)
32. Just the opposite then!
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 12:21 AM
Apr 2019

Thanks Pi

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

NastyRiffraff

(12,448 posts)
19. Damn! I'll miss the tweetstorm
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 03:41 PM
Apr 2019

I'm still in Twitter jail so I won't get to see Trump's meltdown. This shouldn't be a surprise to him; he's done nothing but whine about McCain before and after his death. But I'm guessing he'll be furious at McCain's family and he'll add them to his extensive and growing enemies list.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

lillypaddle

(9,580 posts)
21. Well, all things considered
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 04:34 PM
Apr 2019

Who else would they be likely to support? I'm sure Joe welcomes it. And while I'm not going to support him in this race (for me, it's age, and time for a new era) I'm glad he has their support. Love Joe.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Thekaspervote

(32,606 posts)
22. Enemy of my enemy my friend
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 05:02 PM
Apr 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Hekate

(90,202 posts)
25. Sounds like a plan to me. Maybe the McCains can remind the Repubs of when they used to be....
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 06:59 PM
Apr 2019

...proud to be patriots, not Trumpists.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(295,929 posts)
33. It did.. except evidently it's not happening..
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 12:26 AM
Apr 2019


:hattip unkinPi
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

SMC22307

(8,088 posts)
26. Not true. See the Cindy McCain tweet upthread.
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 09:27 PM
Apr 2019

Plus it's from the freakin' Washington Examiner... didn't your bullshit detectors go off?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

UniteFightBack

(8,231 posts)
29. You are right...this whole thread is no good !!! nt
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 10:05 PM
Apr 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

DesertRat

(27,995 posts)
28. Cindy McCain debunked this on Twitter today. nt
Wed Apr 24, 2019, 10:04 PM
Apr 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

MadDAsHell

(2,067 posts)
34. I don't want a war criminal's support. nt
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 01:24 PM
Apr 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
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