But when Republicans get together privately, they tend to agree that McCain is the Republican most likely to defeat Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama. Even while some consider the old naval aviator as cranky and hot-tempered, he has not exhibited those negative characteristics in debates. Rather, he exudes a heroic aura that goes beyond managing New York City or the Utah Olympics. That quality is shown in his Christmas card television ad depicting a North Vietnamese prison guard making a cross in the dirt. McCain has managed to support the invasion of Iraq while criticizing President Bush's management of the invasion, and he maintains his fiscal integrity in a pork-driven, spendthrift Republican Party.
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Lets face it, the 2008 election is going to be tough for the GOP. Congress and the President have made plenty of mistakes, and people are tired. A lot of Republicans don't agree with all of John's beliefs; I am one of them. However, I would rather get 80% of what I like, rather than 0% if Hillary or Obama gets elected.
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