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Earlier this year, after former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto was tragically assassinated, pundits speculated that the shocking attack may have benefited Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) politically. Now, McCain’s chief strategist, Charlie Black, tells Fortune that the “unfortunate event” of Bhutto’s death “helped us.” Asked if another terrorist attack on U.S. soil would help McCain as well, Black told Fortune that it would be “a big advantage to him“:
The assassination of Benazir Bhutto in December was an “unfortunate event,” says Black. “But his knowledge and ability to talk about it reemphasized that this is the guy who’s ready to be Commander-in-Chief. And it helped us.” As would, Black concedes with startling candor after we raise the issue, another terrorist attack on U.S. soil. “Certainly it would be a big advantage to him,” says Black.
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Originally posted by TruthWithin
reply to post by LDragonFire
Yes, but now the GOP has the excuse of "The dems held up the legislation". Spin Doctors of a vile caliber they are.
Originally posted by TruthWithin
Yes, but this infers that the death of American citizens would be a great "advantage".
Originally posted by TruthWithin
There were 2 ways to answer that question - the right way and the wrong way - the tactful way or the disrespectful way. He chose to be a jerk and now he will be scrutinized for it.
Originally posted by TruthWithin
Being honest? No. It is unspoken that either candidate would some how find a way to spin it to their benefit. That is granted, but to come out and say that is a shame.