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Ensign’s Way Off-Message
Ensign’s Way Off-Message
My sense is that when you’re chair of the NRSC you’re not supposed to say that your party’s VP nominee isn’t qualified. But here’s John Ensign (R-NV): The good times keep on rolling.
Ensign: McCain makes Senate races more difficult
thehill.com — Nevada Sen. John Ensign, the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, on Monday said John McCain s presidential run is making Senate races more difficult for the GOP. Ensign said there is a fair possibility that Democrats could gain ... (more) Ensign: McCain makes Senate races more difficult
 Sen. Ensign says Sarah Palin isn't qualified to be President (video)
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Sen. Ensign says Sarah Palin isn't qualified to be President (video)
youtube.com — In an interview with NewsONE in Nevada yesterday, Sen. John Ensign (R-NV) said that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is not "experienced enough to be President o... (more) Sen. Ensign says Sarah Palin isn't qualified to be ...
Ensign: Palin not ready for presidency | www.rgj.com | Reno Gazette-Journal
rgj.com — LAS VEGAS (AP) — Republican Sen. John Ensign says Sarah Palin is not experienced enough to be president and John McCain's presidential campaign “completely mishandled” her early days on the ticket. The Nevada senator made the comments in a television ... (more) Ensign: Palin not ready for presidency | www.rgj.com | ...
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The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan — Lawrence Eagleburger says he never meant to shoot them in the face, so to speak: On cue, another McCain supporter says Palin isn't ready. ...

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