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Poll: 47% concerned McCain wouldn't finish 1st term

JSBEJSBE Posts: 1,078
edited October 2008 in A Moving Train
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/09/ftl.health.poll/index.html

A new CNN/Opinion Research Corp. Poll finds that may be a political liability for McCain. Nearly half of the Americans surveyed, 47 percent, are concerned that McCain would not finish a four-year term as president in good health.

To pre-empt those concerns, McCain has allowed reporters -- including CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta -- to look through more than 1,100 pages of his medical records. This spring, McCain's personal physician, Dr. John Eckstein, released a letter saying there is no medical reason "that would preclude McCain from fulfilling all the duties and obligations of the president of the United States."

Still, the issue hasn't gone away in the minds of voters.
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  • RolandTD20KdrummerRolandTD20Kdrummer Posts: 13,066
    Life expectancy for males in the US is 86. McCain is 82.
    Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
    and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
    over specific principles, goals, and policies.

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  • TDMize15TDMize15 Posts: 166
    McCain is 72...

    And this is a non-issue, Democrats would be wise to drop it.
    All the rusted signs, we ignore throughout our lives, choosing the shiny ones instead...

    And he who forgets, will be destined to remember...
  • Gonzo1977Gonzo1977 Posts: 1,696
    JSBE wrote:
    http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/09/ftl.health.poll/index.html

    A new CNN/Opinion Research Corp. Poll finds that may be a political liability for McCain. Nearly half of the Americans surveyed, 47 percent, are concerned that McCain would not finish a four-year term as president in good health.

    To pre-empt those concerns, McCain has allowed reporters -- including CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta -- to look through more than 1,100 pages of his medical records. This spring, McCain's personal physician, Dr. John Eckstein, released a letter saying there is no medical reason "that would preclude McCain from fulfilling all the duties and obligations of the president of the United States."

    Still, the issue hasn't gone away in the minds of voters.


    The simple fact that he would be 76 years old after 4 years and ****80***in his last term is a major concern.
  • JSBEJSBE Posts: 1,078
    Don't Know Myself wrote:
    McCain is 72...

    And this is a non-issue, Democrats would be wise to drop it.

    well, according to this poll, apparently to some voters it is an issue. so how can you call it a non-issue?

    i'm not sure who you are talking to when you say that democrats would be wise to drop it. who exactly representing obama/biden is using this?

    and fyi...i'm voting obama and and it has absolutely, 110% nothing to do with mccain being 72 years old.
  • JD SalJD Sal Posts: 790
    Don't Know Myself wrote:
    McCain is 72...

    And this is a non-issue, Democrats would be wise to drop it.

    You can't be serious. According to his medical history, McCain has about a 1 in 6 chance of not surviving his first term. And if that were to happen, obviously Palin would become President. I don't think we have to debate how scary a scenario that would be.

    This is hardly a non-issue 'my friends.'
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  • RolandTD20KdrummerRolandTD20Kdrummer Posts: 13,066
    Don't Know Myself wrote:
    McCain is 72...

    And this is a non-issue, Democrats would be wise to drop it.

    add in some torture, and some nam agent orange contamination, and he's 82.


    Intellectually he's a child though
    Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
    and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
    over specific principles, goals, and policies.

    http://i36.tinypic.com/66j31x.jpg

    (\__/)
    ( o.O)
    (")_(")
  • puremagicpuremagic Posts: 1,907
    Don't Know Myself wrote:
    McCain is 72...

    And this is a non-issue, Democrats would be wise to drop it.

    Why is it a non-issue? Do you seriously think that only democrats are concerned about a scenario that could make Sarah Palin, the President of the United States by default? Hell even Todd knows this.
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  • know1know1 Posts: 6,794
    Wasn't Obama's mother 52 when she died of cancer?
    The only people we should try to get even with...
    ...are those who've helped us.

    Right 'round the corner could be bigger than ourselves.
  • TDMize15TDMize15 Posts: 166
    Democrats, as in Joe Biden and Barack should definitely leave the age thing alone.

    Everyone on this board, feel free to make as big a deal about it as you wish.

    I have plenty of problems with McCain/ Palin and none being age.
    All the rusted signs, we ignore throughout our lives, choosing the shiny ones instead...

    And he who forgets, will be destined to remember...
  • inmytreeinmytree Posts: 4,741
    Don't Know Myself wrote:
    Democrats, as in Joe Biden and Barack should definitely leave the age thing alone.

    Everyone on this board, feel free to make as big a deal about it as you wish.

    I have plenty of problems with McCain/ Palin and none being age.

    I would agree if he had not chosen palin...

    he opened the door with that choice...therefore, it's fair game....
  • harrymanbackharrymanback Posts: 435
    couple things:

    - the fact that he has 1100 pages in his medical records says a lot on it own.
    - the inclusion of palin on his ticket makes his health that more of an issue since less than 50% think she is even qualified.

    as for 72, he is an old 72. this guy is waddling around like the penguin: http://www.holytaco.com/2008/10/07/john-mccain-should-be-the-next-penguin/
    I don't want to be hostile. I don't want to be dismal. But I don't want to rot in an apathetic existance either.
  • LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSunLikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun Posts: 6,097
    some of the republicans i've talked to view it as a bonus. they want Palin
  • Strangest TribeStrangest Tribe Posts: 2,502
    1100 pages of medical history?

    Holy shit!!!

    That's a fuckload of medical history.
    the Minions
  • QuestionAuthorityQuestionAuthority Idaho Posts: 327
    MrSmith wrote:
    some of the republicans i've talked to view it as a bonus. they want Palin


    Of course they do.. they love idiots who are govenors and who have no experience or intelligence to be president.. once again the village will be missing it's idiot! You would think the republicans will learn.. but sadly they do not.
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