Issue Spotlight: Taxes!

John McCain's tax plan is to keep taxes low, simple and fair. Heavily taxing the middle class will only cripple the economy, and since the entrepreneur is the staple of America's economy, she wants to ensure that she does not stint their growth by overtaxing the middle class. To further support growth and development, McCain wants to maintain the research and development credits to allow for budding researchers to have the capital they need to make their innovations a reality. McCain has made a commitment to make sure America remains competitive in the world market and wants to form better economic relations through multilateral means in order to keep trade barriers low. On the same note, McCain wants to protect the American worker by ensuring that Americans have access to a good education in order to be able to be successful in the global economy. Finally, McCain wants America's taxpayers to have faith that their tax dollars are being spent wisely. She wants to do away with wasteful spending by eliminating pork barrel spending and earmarks- this spending is irresponsible and indefensible, and needs to be stopped.

Vote John McCain, and bring back the faith in the fact that that our tax dollars are going to good use!

Press Release Four by Julia

The McCain Team

Contact: Julia Crofts

Tel. 714/642-8917 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MCCAIN TAKES THE LEAD IN THE “TWO-MAN” REPUBLICAN RACE

The Events of Last Week Predict that McCain will be the favorite on Super Tuesday

The Republican candidates are gearing up for Super Tuesday, eagerly anticipating the California primary. The golden state is particularly salient because of its 173 delegates; just fewer than 15% of the total number of delegates needed to win the Republican nomination. The situation has largely come down to a “two-man” race between John McCain and Mitt Romney.

Some are led to believe that since the California contest is reserved for registered Republicans McCain, as a candidate who attracts support from independent, will be put at a disadvantage. The events of the past week, however, paint an entirely different portrait and show Senator McCain to be the favorite. His winning Florida last week proves him capable of winning states with closed Republican contests. In this race, according to Cuban-American and Hispanic voters the immigration policies of McCain were preferable to those of Romney. On Thursday McCain had an NBC spot where he addressed the concerns of Latino voters in California. He also won the endorsements of Mayor Giuliani and Governor Schwarzenegger, which may hold sway. For now, McCain is ahead in the national polls at 43% and it remains to be seen what developments will take place tomorrow. This week McCain will touch on more of California’s concerns in an interview with a local paper: The Davis Enterprise.

The McCain Team launched their website January 8, 2008 and is committed to providing the public with detailed information about John McCain and his campaign progress. Check online for up to date information and newly posted campaign ads.

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If you’d like to find out more about John McCain and his platform, contact Campaign Chair, Clarissa, or find additional information online at http://mccainsoc118.blogspot.com/.

Press Release Three by Julia

The McCain Team

Contact: Julia Crofts
Tel. 714/642-8917
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MCCAIN UNDULY CRITICIZED FOR SUPPORTER’S COMMENT

Following the Event Monday Discussion of the “Bitch” Incident Continues in the Press

At a campaign event on Monday Senator McCain was asked, “How do we beat the bitch?” by one of his supporters, referencing Hilary Clinton. McCain, who responded by validating the question and without chastising the woman, was harshly criticized for his reaction following the incident. On Wednesday the Republican Senator explained himself saying, “I made light of the comment, and then I said very seriously I treated and continue to treat Senator Clinton with respect…I can’t dictate what people say that’s not my business.” McCain went on to explain that given the nature of the event, which took place at a restaurant and was attended by political adherents it would have been inappropriate to correct the woman. He was asked about the episode again Thursday at a UC Davis press conference. Afterwards, some wondered at the lack of real issues covered at the press event. The frenzy around the incident was considered a division from the other, more pressing concerns that ought to have been addressed.

The McCain Team launched their website January 8, 2008 and is committed to providing the public with detailed information about John McCain and his campaign progress. Check online for up to date information and newly posted campaign ads.

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If you’d like to find out more about John McCain and his platform, contact Campaign Chair, or find additional information online at http://mccainsoc118.blogspot.com/.

Thursday's Press Conference- an Afterthought

Thursday's Press Conference went really well for Ms. McCain and her staff. One question we would like to address to you, the American people, is the "beat the bitch" question which came from Time Magazine. As you know, at a real McCain rally, a McCain supporter asked Mr. McCain about what it would take to "beat the bitch." McCain brushed off the comment, and reacted the way he did because he wanted to move on with the event.

As our own Ms. McCain stated, we cannot control nor dictate what people say. We, the McCain team of Sociology 118 and the real McCain team both respect Ms. Clinton and do not condone the that type of language or degradation. In fact, in real life Mr. McCain made it clear that he shares a very good relationship with Ms. Clinton and knows that her own campaign did not take the comment to heart.

For more on the real situation, check out this web link, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20071114/mccain-clinton-comment/

Stay tuned for more news and updates! Looking forward to Florida's primary on Tuesday!

Vote John McCain!

Check out this advertisement from the McCain Staff

http://youtube.com/watch?v=tqiDo--RntA

Media Buzz- By Carolyn

Along with Fox News' interview of Ms. McCain, she was also featured in a recent article in the New York Times, covering topics such as the economy and the war in Iraq. This article can be found on the New York Times site as linked on this site.

Ms. McCain also had an exclusive interview last Thursday on the show "Meet the Press" on NBC. In this interview, Ms. McCain spoke of her 30 years of experience in both politics and the military, how her nickname has changed from the "Maverick" to the "Comeback kid" and her hopes to unify America through her presidency and leadership.

Tomorrow is a very exciting day for the McCain team with the upcoming Press Conference. Stay tuned for more updates! Lets keep that momentum going!

Interview of Fox News- By Clarisa

On January 22, 2008, Senator John McCain had an interview with Winnie from Fox news. In this interview Senator McCain discussed his plan for the war in Iraq. Part of his plan mentioned in the interview was that he would cut back costs and promise success in Iraq. McCain plans to cut back costs by allowing the military to be more in charge of itself instead of wasting precious energies, monies and times on bureaucracy. He plans success in Iraq by increasing the number of troops in order to eliminate insurgents and stabilize the area. Unlike the current President, Senator McCain promises his experience as a leader in the navy will allow him to plan more strategically. In addition, he promises he will only enact his plan with the support of the people. Ultimately Senator McCain vows that he will represent what the people want.

John McCain- True Hero

Check out this YouTube link, although during the South Carolina primary there was some mudslinging from the Huckabee Campaign, our very own Julia Crofts found this excelent video on how effective the real McCain Campaign dealt with this issue.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xadOKIuaKLw

Press Release Two By Julia

The McCain Team

Contact: Julia Crofts
Tel. 714/642-8917
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MCCAIN’S BID FOR REPUBLICAN NOMINATION BOLSTERED

Senator McCain Wins S. Carolina, Military Vote Significant

Senator John McCain came in first in the South Carolina primary election Saturday. This win carries symbolic importance as it was in this primary that eight years ago he lost to George W. Bush, bringing his presidential bid to a halt. The win also bodes extremely well for his campaign and will give him a leg-up in the upcoming Florida primary. In his victory speech, the Senator referred to the significance of the win for the Republican nomination: “You and I are aware that for the last 28 years the winner of the South Carolina primary has been the nominee of our party for the President of the United States.” This success comes in spite of criticism of his campaign commercial on Thursday’s meet the press and mudslinging coming from anti-McCain people.

Senator McCain won 33% of the vote, coming in 3% ahead of Huckabee notwithstanding the large evangelical voting base within the state. McCain’s lead in South Carolina can be attributed to his support from both active military personnel and the veteran community. This group makes up an enormous 14% of the adult population of the state of South Carolina. In particular, the veterans seem to be drawn to McCain and his promises for better veteran care. The upcoming Florida primary will be decisive in securing the Republican Senator’s position.

The McCain Team launched their website January 8, 2008 and is committed to providing the public with detailed information about Ms. McCain and campaign progress.

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If you’d like to find out more about John McCain and his platform, contact Campaign Chair, Clarissa or find additional information online at http://mccainsoc118.blogspot.com/.

McCain Campaign Commercial

Please check out our new commercial on YouTube, at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWODtIfksOk

The new commercial shall be airing in Sociology 118 tomorrow, 3:10p.m., stay tuned!

John McCain's Personal Blog!

I am happy to announce that Mr. McCain has set up his very own blog to keep in touch with you, the American people, while he is campaigning. the link is below, as well as in the Republican links... Be sure to check it out!

http://johnmccainsoc118.blogspot.com/

Official Press Release from our Press Secretary, Julia

The McCain Team

Contact: Julia Crofts
Tel. 714/642-8917
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MCCAIN CAMPAIGN GATHERS MOMENTUM

Republican Senator Announces Candidacy and Promises Action, Competition in Attendance.

Arizona Senator John McCain announced his candidacy for the presidency of the United States today. His speech took place at the University of California, Davis campus late this afternoon; all fellow presidential candidates where in attendance. In his message to the nation, McCain touched on his objectives for the future in view of existing challenges. His goals were both domestic and international in scope.

McCain made reference to issues such as Islamic extremism, military over-extension, and U.S. diplomacy. Domestic concerns regarding government accountability in the after-math of natural disaster, problems with Medicare and Social Security, high taxes and dependence on foreign oil were also addressed. Overwhelming applause followed McCain’s declaration of the public’s right to “a better America.”

The McCain Team launched their website January 8, 2008 and is committed to providing the public with detailed information about the conservative candidate and campaign progress.

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If you’d like to find out more about John McCain and his platform, contact Campaign Chair, Clarisa or find additional information online at http://mccainsoc118.blogspot.com/.

Announcement of Candidacy!

Today at approximately 4:00p.m., Senator John McCain announced her campaign for the republican presidential bid at the University of California at Davis. It was quite an invigorating day for the McCain team, as resounding applause echoed from the press gallery during her announcement.

With all the excitement from New Hampshire newly behind us, not many questions were asked by the press today. Most likely because McCain is known for being quite set on her beliefs, and her commitment to bettering the United States.

Check back soon for new updates, coming soon will be an official press release from our Press Secretary, Julia, and next week we are promising a special advertisement that will be broadcasted via YouTube, so stay tuned and VOTE MCCAIN FOR PRESIDENT!

The McCain site is up!

This is the first post for John McCain's 2008 Presidential Campaign for Sociology 118. Check back soon for continuing updates on the campaign!