McCain: "I'd just commit suicide" if Democrats take control of Senate

[ProSense]

McCain: "I'd just commit suicide" if Democrats take control of Senate

by O. Kay Henderson

Arizona Senator and probable 2008 Republican presidential candidate John McCain jokingly says he would "commit suicide" if Democrats take control of the U.S. Senate in this November's election.

McCain is in Iowa today (Wednesday), campaigning with GOP Congressmen Steve King and Tom Latham as well as Republican congressional candidate Jeff Lamberti. McCain spoke at a mid-day news conference in Des Moines, where McCain was asked what his reaction would be to a Democratic take-over of the Senate.

"I think I'd just commit suicide," McCain said, as the Republicans standing beside him burst into laughter. "I don't want to face that eventuality because I don't think it's going to happen...I think it's going to be tough, but I think we'll do o.k." A few moments later McCain turned to Congressman Latham and joked that Latham would probably commit suicide first, as polls suggest control of the House is likely to swing to Democrats in this year's election.

According to McCain, the current "tenor" of campaigns is too negative and he hopes the courts can help stop new groups called "527s" which are able to skirt campaign contribution limits. "The 527s are pernicious evil that needs to be eliminated," McCain said. "We have a Federal Elections Commission that will not enforce the law and they are an absolute national disgrace." McCain said.

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[acmavm]

1. One can only hope...

[Clark2008]

2. So - does that mean we won't have to worry about him

running in 2008?

[niyad]

3. can we have that promise in writing??? in blood???

[bobbolink]

99. You beat me to it.

:hi:

Great minds, and all that.... :)

[skooooo]

4. been nice knowin' ya

not

[DURHAM D]

5. What a punk - what a hypocrite. I am really starting to hate him.

[Selatius]

6. Let's suicide McCain then.

Honestly, if the Democrats gain control of both houses and don't pass a public financing law for campaigns, I'm gonna be upset.

[Coventina]

7. He says that & then complains about "negativity"?

Hypocrisy, thy name is John.

:puke:

PS: Can I ask how you are going to off yourself?

[speedoo]

8. I'll hold you to that promise, traitor.

Asswipe.

[howmad1]

136. How about we all call his campaign headquarters.....

....and ask what method he has chosen to kill himself. Get a date and time as well -- so we can be there to send him off to hell. :evilgrin:

[speedoo]

158. Great idea! But it might just set him off to kill himself immediately.

It would be too much for what's left of his ego (after spending so much time on his knees).

[C_U_L8R]

9. Hey John - here's some more rope to hang yourself with

literally

What an ignoramus.

[badgerpup]

82. Does hemlock grow in November?

:toast: :beer:

[C_U_L8R]

117. Freeze Dried works just as good

and is just as savory and delicious.. right John?
Sounds yummmmmy. Have a sip. Please do.

[BOSSHOG]

10. Threat? Promise? Are you afraid of their subpoena power John? Why?

[Greeby]

11. Joking about suicide, how endearing

:sarcasm:

That said, if when we take back Congress, you still feel like honouring your pledge, John, don't let us stop you

[Poiuyt]

12. Joking about mental health issues is always popular

[bobbolink]

100. yup....

I always *love* seeing here on DU when someone says "Is s/he off their meds?" "Are you off your meds?"

Yeah, very endearing, and so caring.

:sarcasm:

[WildEyedLiberal]

13. Is that a promise?

Not that promises mean anything to lying McCain.

[no_hypocrisy]

14. Don't tease. n/t

[MrCoffee]

Best reason yet to GOTV

[Sequoia]

15. Another reason why Arizona is the Dumbest state.

[pacalo]

72. Another reason to vote Democrat!

[otohara]

16. Don't Make Commitments

you won't keep!

[Kahuna]

I volunteer to kick the stool for ya!!!

:)

[kurth]

17. Why wait? Do it now

What a fool.

[TayTay]

18. Ahm, is this supposed to make us sad?

Cuz, Ahm, it's not exactly making me cry.

Geez, reduced to begging people along the old, 'don't make me do this' plea. How pathetic. This man needs help.

[fooj]

19. See ya, you treasonous, mother fucker.

[CottonBear]

20. What a sick, sick motherfucker.

I can't wait for the Democrats to take over the senate. Please don't forget your promise, John.

[tabatha]

21. Why do you hate democracy, McCain?

Do you not respect the wishes of "we the people" ?

What a jerk.

[woodsprite]

22. I think they're all mentally deranged. Everyone of them seems

to be 9 cents short of a dime. My stomach just fell thru the floor when I read that because I so think the "fix is in". :(

[IndyOp]

The fix is in - the question remains: Can We OVERCOME the fix?

I'm fighting like hell to do so and readying people around me for the battle after the election.

:kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick:

[photogirl12]

23. Do we get to vote on how he commits suicide?

I know that is wrong, really wrong, but it had to be said.

[bowens43]

24. Talk about something to energize our base!!

[crim son]

25. We've got to win then.

McCain is just stupid, crazy and malleable enough to pose a serious risk to this country should he get the repuke nomination. He's the next best thing to another Bush, in neocon terms.

[global1]

26. Hope McCain Will Not Be The Repug Presidential Nominee In '08.....

we can't have a suicidal manic become president - can we?

[democrank]

27. What a crass statement.

Joking about suicide? The man sounds like he needs a hug from Little Junior.

[Nite Owl]

28. Was that a promise or a threat

Senator?
Really though joking about suicide is well, no joke.

Too negative? Truth hurts doesn't it? How much did he deny the swiftboatliars for Kerry? That wasn't negative? What a hypocrit, after we win this one there has to be time spent uncovering the real John McCain.

[bunny planet]

29. as if

I needed another reason to vote Democratic.

[yorkiemommie1]

30. not a partisan comment, no sir!

n/t

[eleny]

31. It's official - He's off his rocker

[flpoljunkie]

38. More likely an indicator of his emotional maturity level--low, I'd say.

[tsuki]

32. Senator Arf Arf, *co's best pet. Wonder if he knows about the

Diebold purge?

[Human Torch]

33. There, there, John...come on, give us a nice sweaty man hug. THERE you go!

I'll bet he feels better already.



:puke:

[hunter]

78. Yeah, John, do it like that.

Take George down with you.

[Marnieworld]

79. THANK YOU!

This is the only image I see when I think of him. Asshole.

[desi]

94. And now Bushitler feels better.

McCain suffers from "domestically abused" syndrome. (Not something to joke about, but in this case?)

[marmar]

139. That photo...

He looks like he's about to reach down and give * a hand job! :scared:

[Doctor_J]

34. Then it'd be 52-48

Excellent.

[jbonkowski]

35. If he really were a moderate...

He wouldn't be talking like that. If the Dems take over the Senate, he will have to spend the next two years voting against stuff, rather than for it.

Now, he somehow manages to maintain the illusion of "outsider" while voting almost always with the far-right. If Dems run the Senate, he will either end up voting lock-step with the rest of his party, or be seen as enabling Dem initiatives if he votes for any of them. This will surely kill his chances to get the nomination in 2008.

Isn't he too old to run now anyway? I would hesitate to vote for someone that old. You want someone who will make it eight years, right?

jim

[necso]

36. Nah,

not likely -- my money is on him preferring "captivity".

[Frustratedlady]

37. What an awful thing to say.

If that's his sense of humor, he needs help. What's the matter, John, you afraid of what the Dems will find when they get the key? Hopefully, it too little, too late...the horses have left the barn.

[tblue37]

91. Yes, he has a crass sense of humor.

This is the same man who called Chelsea Clinton the White House "dog."

His reputation is a media creation, as is Colin Pwoell's. And yet--again as with Powell--many, many Dems fall for it.

[The Count]

133. Exactly!

[bdamomma]

39. let him, what a stupid comment.

[babylonsister]

40. Is that a promise? nt

[Mass]

41. What a sick mind - Joking about that?

[liberal N proud]

42. If we win will that put him on suicide watch?

Suicide is not a funny thing but, one less republican to worry about in 08? Maybe!
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Dinger]

43. So, Does That Mean He Thinks Is Was Worse That Being A POW?

I would think being a POW would be just about the worst there is.

[sinkingfeeling]

44. Another empty campaign promise by McCain.

[Mz Pip]

45. Oh, please don't!

Pretty please! I've seen the error of my ways and will vote Repug if you promise not to kill yourself! :sarcasm:

Yeah, the world will end if the Dems take back the Senate. The US will no long be a place worth living in. :eyes: So go off yourself John.

Mz Pip
:dem:

[flyarm]

46. too bad he didn't feel the same when * beat the shit out of him in 2000!

i guess fascists don't bother this prick!

fly

[truthisfreedom]

47. i want to see the look on these goofballs' faces when we win in November.

when we take them to the cleaners.

[Mad_Dem_X]

48. Bye, John

:nopity:

[Generator]

49. Well Hitler did

I guess when backed in a corner, the really guilty have to find some exit because as we know they can never own up to their crimes. What a unbelievable thing to say. WOW what a moderate! What a rebel! He demonizes the Democrats any chance he gets. I really do think the guy has lost it. Apparently he would be perfect for president then, because that's all we need-a crazy guy who will not tolerate anyone that doesn't agree with him.

PS Check out the current Rolling Stone. WORST congress ever. God save America.

[endarkenment]

50. What does he know and when did he first learn about it?

"as the Republicans standing beside him burst into laughter"

I'm reminded of the dinner encounter on election eve 2000 as Bush Sr. was informed that Florida, by the exit polls, had gone Gore for sure. Bush Sr. just knew that was not happening. Bush-daddy gave a sneer and a laugh.

This is so fucked.

Oh and please do not think this is a defeatest message intended to convince you not to vote. Get your sorry ass to the polls and vote early and often. Vote these corrupt mother fuckers out, but do not expect that there will not be fraud. Do not be at all confident that your vote will be counted. Be afraid, be very afraid.

[Marnieworld]

86. Another telling anecdote from that night

When word first reached the Bush family, they were out dining together. The moment they heard that FL went for Gore everyone glared angrily at Jeb. They all left him there and went back to their headquarters. He was the family black sheep that night. It always struck me as odd and telling that they got angry at him, openly shamelessly angry. To an outside observer that would appear irrational. He's just the governor, he can't control how people vote. Yet their expectation was that he could and failed.

I hope history tells the tale of this evil, evil family.

[AndyA]

51. I think we should all hold McCain to his statement.

Really. What a stupid thing to say. We don't need another idiot in the White House.

[RobertSeattle]

52. Drama Queen McCain.

nuff said.

[blm]

92. BEST ANSWER!!!! ROFL

.

[rhiannon55]

53. Good. There will be one less repuke idiot running for president in '08

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[AndyTiedye]

54. Please! Please!

:hurts::hurts::hurts::hurts::hurts::hurts::hurts::hurts::hurts::hurts:
:hurts::hurts::hurts::hurts::hurts::hurts::hurts::hurts::hurts::hurts:
:hurts::hurts::hurts::hurts::hurts::hurts::hurts::hurts::hurts::hurts:

[TygrBright]

55. Well THERE'S some incentive for everyone to send $$ to the close races n/t

[eShirl]

56. How? By holding his breath till he gets his way?

[wryter2000]

57. Promises, promises n/t

n/t

[indepat]

58. Promises, promises

[deadparrot]

59. Gotta love that maturity.

:eyes:

[tanyev]

60. If the mood of the country stays where it is, Johnny McOpportunist

will be the first one in line to switch parties before 2008.

[Cha]

61. KNR~

Bye, you Big Fuck.

[aquart]

62. Any preferred method?

Can we send a gift certificate?

He didn't say that about a bill that would put unknown numbers of people thru the same hell he endured, or worse.

[alfredo]

63. Emotional blackmail

[ComerPerro]

64. Do we get a special eleciton to replace him, then?

Or do they just get to appoint some other Republican sleaze in his place?

[CantGetFooledAgain]

65. Deal! (nt)

[Mnemosyne]

66. Anything to avoid prosecution, ala Bud Dwyer, PA. n/t

[yellerpup]

67. Promises, promises.

Put up or shut up, McCain.

[Lugnut]

68. If only

Grow up, John.

[carolinayellowdog]

69. Napolitano would find a better replacement

What a jerk.

[Pawel K]

70. Someone quick, get this man a prozac

[hatrack]

71. From your Bush-kissing lips to God's ears, Senator

:eyes:

[Tom Joad]

73. Better put him on a watch....

[judaspriestess]

74. jump off the whitehouse roof

the dude is a fucking CREEP

[The Count]

75. After the karma you created with the torture bill. it'd be too easy

for ya, John. I think life should get much more interesting for you from now on, according to what you enabled (mccain compromise WORSTENED the torture bill, among other things extending its application to US jails)

[Debi]

76. I just posted this over at the Iowa Forum

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=152&topic_id=11165&mesg_id=11165


What a moran.

That's a real cute joke :sarcasm:

:puke:

[Marnieworld]

77. I won't joke about torture Johnny if you don't joke about suicide

What an asshole! It's insensitive to those affected by suicide (it's a leading cause of death so that's a bunch) and it is soooooo insulting to Democrats. How's that for bipartisanship? Mr. Middle of the road? Mr. Liberals favorite Republican? He says that he'd rather be dead than be in a Democratic Senate. So what's the big difference then? You want to keep having your torture bills?

Where is that Bush hug photo? Where is the photo of him happy while NOLA was drowning? Will people finally get it that McCain is loyal to no one but himself? And he is on their team because he is on their team.

I hope these words come back to haunt him. Truth in jest.
:grr:

[Bunny]

80. Yeah, because life in America would sure take a downward spiral

if the Democrats were in charge, wouldn't it? I mean, look how bleak and dismal the Clinton years were. Eight years of wretched peace and prosperity - God help us if we are forced to return to that.

:sarcasm:

[southern_belle]

81. okeydokey!

:spray:

[wicket]

83. All the more reason for them to take it then

n/t

[opusprime]

84. Here's some rope...

I'll get the chair as soon as I'm done tying the noose.

[ginnyinWI]

85. No class. No class at all. n/t

[Marnieworld]

88. Like school in the summertime!

:P

[durrrty libby]

87. Awww Johnny boy....I understand

That's exactly how I felt each time W stole the WH,

and look..... I survived.

It is time for you fools to feel the misery, and I hope it is devastating for you

:party: :evilgrin: :hurts: :spank:

[The Count]

89. What? No one here gets "disappointed" by wunderkid McCain?

Did he finally get through to all DU? Well Halleluja for that!

[BornagainDUer]

90. What a stupid thing to say.

[glitch]

93. One might think he fears a subpoena. What is he hiding now?

He hasn't been up to his old tricks again has he? Keating 5?

http://www.google.com/search?q=Keating+5&start=0&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official

[ProSense]

95. Reuters: McCain jokes about suicide if Democrats win Senate

McCain jokes about suicide if Democrats win Senate

[BlueStater]

96. I'll hand you the gun, McCain n/t

[ChairmanAgnostic]

97. promises, promises, John.

Can we get a certified, notarized, version, with six copies?

[Vidar]

98. Great incentive, not that we should trust him.

[elehhhhna]

101. One more excellent reason to GOTV

[elehhhhna]

102. Mother effer knows he'll go to jail when we get down to bidness.

And torture's legal, now, so, hey, Johnnie, knock your ass OUT and save the taxpayers a buck!

Let's send him some rcent polls and see if he'll set a timetable.

[DoYouEverWonder]

103. I buy tickets

to see him do it.

[AlCzervik]

104. Gee he's quite the statesman.

:sarcasm:

[calimary]

105. Hey, whatever's fair, john. You mean it?

It'd mean another open seat, that's for sure. And it might keep him from making an even bigger boob of himself later on. He seems to be screwing it up more and more as the days and weeks go on. Save what's left of your reputation while you can, john!

[Straight Shooter]

106. Fuck you for insulting everyone who has lost a loved one to suicide! n/t

[derby378]

107. I've forgotten how this sort of thing is supposed to be amusing

Senator, you were tortured in Vietnam. Now you've been brow-breaten and conditioned to accept a POTUS who authorizes torture. In America.

Right now, we're the best friends you could ever have.

Call it an intervention.

[EC]

108. Yet, another good reason for the Dems to take over

the Senate...it'll save us from putting up with him in 2008...

[undeterred]

109. Aw, don't tease.

[bulletsandspikes]

110. DO IT YOU PIECE OF SHIT

[Dragonbreathp9d]

111. Go ahead and do it

[we can do it]

112. Hopefully More of the Assholes Will Join Him -

byebye

[OzarkDem]

113. What does he have against democracy?

He can survive for years as a POW, but he can't stand to see our democratic government restored?

Why does McCain hate America?

[McCamy Taylor]

114. Hold his breath and turn blue? What a whiner.

[Chulanowa]

115. Promises, promises

Like we expect you to keep your word on something, John...

[City Lights]

116. Fuck you, jackass john.

I hope you rot in hell.

You are scum.

[DIKB]

118. From his lips

to whatever god you believe in's ears.

[Catchawave]

119. Do you suppose this will hurt him in the GOP primary?

I think it's a pretty much damaging thing to say, joking or not, when you're positioning yourself for a 2008 run !?

Suicide ain't funny Senator.

Hope this a credible source, I just nominated him for KO' Worst Person in the World and a Top Ten Conservative idiot :toast:

[WCGreen]

120. Wasn't his fucking reform that spawned the 527's......

[The Backlash Cometh]

121. Well, if he goes through with it, it would

be the first time that a politician fulfilled a promise.

[IndianaGreen]

122. McCain sounds like Oral Roberts saying that Gawd would call him home

if he didn't raise enough money to keep his City of Faith medical center going.

Oral should have died then, and McCain should kill himself now. Why wait?

[Virginia Dare]

123. Cool, another open seat for the Dems...n/t

[Canuckistanian]

124. Is Jesus calling him home?

Jesus should recall him, because McCain is defective. Seriously defective.

[KansDem]

125. NO! NO, JOHN!! DON'T DO IT!!!

I can rent you a really cheap room in Paraguay!

[dorktv]

126. Please do McCain, I like Kris Mays more anyway.

[LynneSin]

127. Why am not getting upset over this one

McCain - make it a group effort

[K8-EEE]

128. He can't even protect his own family from BushCo

without wimping out/selling out, who the hell would trust him to fix BushCo's messes?

[tom_paine]

129. McCain, you jowly old Bushevik whore. You have forfeited any right to

respect.

Go ahead then, after you have soiled your knees in front of your Emperor a dozen times after he accused you in 2000 of fathering an illegitimate black baby and being psycho. Go ahead and commit suicide on Nov. 8th if the Busheviks allow the Will of the American People to be expressed and our votes counted (which is dubious possible at best).

[Sleepless In NY]

131. Poor Mc Cain, Maybe he can borrow Duke Cunningham's Hankie

and they can cry together, like the two lying crooks they are.

[bigdarryl]

130. It once again proves this motherfucker is unhinged and...

will say something stupid anytime. i personlly do not think he's ready for prime time. and i hope he is the republican canidate in 08.

[rep the dems]

132. WIN DEMS WIN!!!!

[MGD]

134. I'm hoping that lots of prominent Republicans feel the same way. nt

[election_2004]

135. Aw, if only Cornyn, DeMint, or Coburn had made such a vow...

I'd rather have McCain over those three loonies.

[marmar]

137. R.I.P.

:nopity:

[Downtown Hound]

138. I'll provide whatever you need Johnny boy

What's your poison? Gun? Pills? Rope? You name it, I'll hook you up. ;-)

[FrenchieCat]

140. Fucking stoopid ass politician! Next, when running for Prez, guess

You'll be saying "I'll work across party lines!"......as you whore yourself so more.

So save us the frustration, and work this line! :eyes:

[ACK]

141. I can loan him the gun ....

Faker. Bastard.

Oh the media plays like he is a maverick. They play like he matters. But when its time to go balls to the wall and prove it he is just another Repuke backing Bushite policy.

Fuck him and the goddamn horse he came in on. I mean damn people Bush fucked him roughshod back in the day and still he plays good little GOP dog.

[PatrioticLeftie]

142. You've fallen a long way, McCain

Have you no self-respect left?

[autorank]

143. So Sen. McCain, why didn't you propose real campaign reform?

If you are complaining so much.

"According to McCain, the current "tenor" of campaigns is too negative and he hopes the courts can help stop new groups called "527s" which are able to skirt campaign contribution limits. "The 527s are pernicious evil that needs to be eliminated," McCain said. "We have a Federal Elections Commission that will not enforce the law and they are an absolute national disgrace." McCain said."

Why should the FEC enforce the law. It's cousin, the Election Assistance Commission distorts a sick law, the Help America Vote Act, and has set us up for a disaster once again.

Real campaign reform: Federal support for elections, no money from anyone else. Expose the candidates as people to the electorate. Make them speak, debate, reflect. No outside influences. If the Supreme Court gets in the way with their bull shit, impeach them. It's that important.

And in return for their licenses to profit, the cable and networks donate free, as in FREE, time to the candidates.

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

144. McCain has been dead to me for six years

He's allowed himself to raped by the Bushies daily since 2000 when they push polled him out of the race in South Carolina. And he just continues to say "Yes, Karl, may I have another?" Fuck him.

[AZBlue]

145. John, wanna borrow my knife?

eom

[alphafemale]

146. Oooo---Kay. And how long have you been hearing the voices, John?

[kdpeters]

147. Please, John, no!! It's not worth your life. Your resignation is enough.

[Vickers]

148. Just like Hermann Goering.

:eyes:

[Eurobabe]

149. Well then, Annie get your gun

I think McCain has lost his frickin' marbles.

[NMMNG]

150. Wait, let me get out my violin

:nopity:

While I won't celebrate anybody's death, I certainly wouldn't shed a tear over his.

[TheWatcher]

151. You know John, isn't it IRONIC that many high level Nazis, including

Hitler did exactly that when it was apparent the Reich was about to fall?

Just sayin'.

[OllieLotte]

152. He's just lying again...getting everyones hopes up. n/t

[JNelson6563]

153. I'm sick of empty promises!

Sick of 'em I say!

[OneTwentyoNine]

154. Another Repuke who makes promises and then doesn't keep them...

Go ahead John hang yourself. But then Bush wouldn't have you to kick around anymore...

[Renew Deal]

155. We need to step it up.

:nuke:

[rniel]

156. I'm tying him a nice little slipknot

Hope he likes it.

[Catchawave]

157. Just shown on CNN Headline News....

He didn't look like he was joking, said it with a straight face. In any event, it was a poor attempt at sarcasm. Sicko.

[leftofthedial]

159. we should hold him to his promise

John, thank you for your service and your sacrifice, but you have become a piece of crap

[TankLV]

160. GO AHEAD! DO IT! PLEASE!!!!!

I'll help you find just the tools you want - your choice, of course.

Please - go ahead.

I expect you to keep your promise...

[AX10]

161. Well John, on November 7th you are going to get some...

rope to hang yourself with.

[zulchzulu]

162. What a maverick that McCain is...

Perhaps all the Repugs will follow his wish... McCainTown doesn't have to be in Africa...

[Orsino]

163. McCain would have to work for a living.

He might actually have to learn to compromise with the other party. Is one-party rule spoiling GOPers? Has their sense of entitlement really grown so huge?

[lwcon]

164. Does anyone remember the old Jack Benny line...?

The old miser was accosted by a mugger, who says "Your money or your life!"

Benny deadpans, "I'm thinking, I'm thinking."

Oh, to have the guilt of this on our heads!

___

Hey, the liberal light is always on at the Vast Left-Wing Conspiracy. Please stop by and say "hi!"

[FredStembottom]

165. Oh yes. Oh...my...yes. It's the 527's that are evil. Uh-huh.........

The slightest bit of public light shines into the snake-pit that has become the Republican Party in America and McCain is THERE to condemn the man with the flashlight.

McCain works so damn hard at debasing himself! He really wants that top position on the ticket - KO's Worst Person on Earth list.


:argh: