The Real McCain
by Cliff Schecter
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Read in May, 2008
Short, well documented book about the different versions of McCain. The early one who left his crippled wife for the beer baroness who financed his entry into politics (The book actually talks very little about McCain's personal life and the failings within it - it's very focused on his policy, perception and voting record, but it's impossible to ignore his divorce and marriage to the heiress 17 years his junior whose money, connections, and private jet have helped him in his rise to power.)
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Read in June, 2008
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I decided to read this to prepare myself for my conservative father's visit in late July. I knew most of the repulsive facts in here about Mr. Flip-Flopper from obsessivly reading politcal news on a daily basis. But Cliff Schecter does a nice job of compiling the confusing ethical twists and turns of John McCain's politcal career. The book is refreshingly free of gossipy news and instead focuses on John McCain's ever-changing positions in his quest for political fame and fortune. It's scary to t...more
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I thought this book was creatively written and although it was definitely an anti-McCain book written by a democrat it seems to portray an honest reflection of one man's views on McCain and how he has abandoned his convictions to satisfy his desire to serve a the next US President.
I am happy that it does not encourage folks to vote for a democratic candidate, but more that if you were thinking of voting for McCain you should really take a hard look before doing so!
I am happy that it does not encourage folks to vote for a democratic candidate, but more that if you were thinking of voting for McCain you should really take a hard look before doing so!
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Read in May, 2008
A very fast read, and one that John McCain's campaign would probably rather you don't read. Author Schecter has laid out (with voluminous documentation) a case that the "straight talker" is anything but, having changed his positions on key issues more often than any other major candidate for the presidency.
Conclusion: if you like George W. Bush (I don't), then you'll just LOVE John McSame.
Conclusion: if you like George W. Bush (I don't), then you'll just LOVE John McSame.
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Read in June, 2008
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McCain is a real lier who has temper tantrums all of the time. He consistently votes against any laws that help veterans.
Everyone who is interested in the future of the United States of America, or the world for that matter, should read this book.
Everyone who is interested in the future of the United States of America, or the world for that matter, should read this book.
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Read in June, 2008
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Definately not coming from some objective, fair place. But it has the most damning/unfair and yet hilarious cover photo. The cover photo is equivalent of notes you use to write in 7th grade health class.
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author argues McCain is hypocritical, undisciplined and often, just plain nasty
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Boy, I learned a lot more about John McCain! Cliff Schecter is a friend of mine, and I think he did a really good job with this book.
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An expose on McCain and his political career. Highlights his exessive flip flopping.
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