McCain Is Booed by Labor Activists!!!

[im10ashus]

By RON FOURNIER, AP Political Writer

Sen. John McCain (news, bio, voting record) threatened on Tuesday to cut short a speech to union leaders who booed his immigration views and later challenged his statements on organized labor and the Iraq war.

"If you like, I will leave," McCain told the AFL-CIO's Building and Construction Trades Department, pivoting briefly from the lectern. He returned to the microphone after the crowd quieted.

"OK, then please give me the courtesy I would give you."

It was a contentious session that tested McCain's commitment to the straight-talking image he honed during his failed 2000 presidential bid. An underdog six years ago, the Arizona Republican is expected to seek the 2008 GOP nomination as a front-runner.

"I loved it. I love mixing it up like that," McCain said after the speech to a Democratic-leaning crowd of several hundred.

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[Mabus]

1. McCain tapdancing - rofl

Finally McCain's "Mr. Straight Talk" routine isn't working any more.

McCain responded by saying immigrants were taking jobs nobody else wanted. He offered anybody in the crowd $50 an hour to pick lettuce in Arizona.

Shouts of protest rose from the crowd, with some accepting McCain's job offer.

"I'll take it!" one man shouted.

McCain insisted none of them would do such menial labor for a complete season. "You can't do it, my friends."

Some in the crowd said they didn't appreciate McCain questioning their work ethic.

"I was impressed with his comedy routine and ability to tap dance without music. But I was impressed with nothing else about him," said John Wasniewski of Milwaukee. "He's supposed to be Mr. Straight Talk?"

[im10ashus]

2. Hey, Mabus.

Haven't seen you in a while.

:hi:

McCain is losing support at every turn. So sad, given he once had promise, and a conscience.

[Mabus]

3. Been working on ptting together a fundraiser

for Democratic candidate Nancy Boyda. She's running against Jim "can run but can't hide" Ryun for the 2nd Congressional District here in Kansas. Doing most of the invitations personally by phone. It's taking a lot of time. We've also been busy with work. Which good news since we're self-employed.

[im10ashus]

4. That's a lot of work, I know.

Glad to see you still make it here.

:-)