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began by attempting to identify “fundamental differences” between his candidate, Mitt Romney, and President Obama, “We’re going to give the American people a stark choice.” These comments drew spirited approval. He spoke for a short time, the crowd listening with quiet respect. He talked about Mr. Romney’s history of success in business and in turning around the Salt Lake City Olympic Games. During his monologue, Senator McCain repeatedly compared Mr. Romney to and connected him – or at least his policies – with Ronald Reagan. It was clear by the subdued reactions and expression in the crowd that some in his audience heartily agreed and others were having none of it. Then the questions came. Local inquiries, larger domestic issues, foreign policy and, the most extensive and heated exchange, a series of questions and answers regarding Social Security. Perhaps the lightest part of the meeting came when Mr. McCain accidentally knocked the microphone for Bay News 9 off of his podium. As the mic crashed to the floor, the senator quipped: “Too bad for channel 9. They’re too liberal anyway.” Later, in another lighthearted moment, after a snowbird former resident of Massachusetts glowingly described her memories of living
McCain shares a laugh with . Tom Lee. The questions begin.
under Romney’s gubernatorial leadership, Mr. McCain paused and asked: “Are you busy later?” In the end, no matter which candidate is sitting pretty as the political winner of Florida’s precious delegates when this issue hits the stands, we know one thing for sure. Sun City Center residents care deeply about the direction of our country – and the politicians KNOW it. From the county and state representatives who ride in our annual Holiday
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