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In an early 2008 interview with Yahoo! News, presidential candidate John McCain said, "I am a [computer] illiterate that has to rely on my wife for all the assistance I can get."YouTube: Mac vs. PC: McOld prefers his abacus (Time: 0:26)
Leveraging the Internet
Barack Obama has been perceived as more skilled at leveraging the Internet than McCain. A former George W. Bush campaign manager says the Bush campaigns succeeded due to their use of the Internet, something the McCain campaign is failing to do.Online Media Daily: McCain Camp Downplays E-Factor In Face of Obama's Online Onslaught (June 24, 2008)Attempts to Manage Fallout
McCain's e-campaign director Mark Soohoo said on June 23, 2008, "John McCain is aware of the Internet...You don't necessarily have to use a computer to understand how it shapes the country."The Caucus (New York Times): McCain and the Internets (June 24, 2008)-
McCain Computer Illiterate Questions
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Do you trust John McCain to make important decisions about the future of the Internet? 8 AnswersNo, he's not someone who lives and dreams for the future of Internet. He isn't someone who uses the Internet and is one of those people who might believe AOL o... read more -
Has fmr Arizona Rep. J.D. Hayworth given any indication (on his talk show, etc) that he is planning on challenging Sen. John McCain 1 AnswerThere has been no official word, but the New Times says: "The word is that he's comfortable being the tribune of the far-right locally." I'm doubtful it will h... read more -
when did admiral McCain become an admiral? 1 AnswerThere were three generations of McCain men serving in the US Navy and it gets quite confusing since two were admirals, but the current Senator was only a Captai... read more
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