Posts from — January 2008

McCain indisputably understands the nature of the threat, and what it will take to defeat it.

And he will not flinch.

“[McCain] is the strongest candidate on the Republican ballot on national security. While this issue has taken a backseat to the economy in recent months, it’s still critically important to this nation’s future. … It’s to his credit Mr. McCain supported the war in Iraq and the troop surge. … He’s a fierce anti-earmark hawk. … [T]here’s no questioning Mr. McCain’s strong backbone: It doesn’t flip-flop. … Among the GOP candidates, Mr. McCain is the right choice for these difficult times. We recommend his candidacy to Georgia Republicans Tuesday.” — Savannah Morning News

John McCain’s presidential campaign today announced that following their stop at UBS Securities Trading Floor, U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman and Congressman Chris Shays will hold a media availability to preview John McCain’s trip to the state on Sunday, and to discuss this Tuesday’s primary and their support of John McCain’s candidacy.

John McCain’s presidential campaign today announced that John McCain will hold a campaign rally and media availability in Fairfield, Connecticut on Sunday, February 3rd.

John McCain’s presidential campaign today released a new television ad to air across the nation in the run-up to Super Tuesday. The ad, entitled “True Conservative,” focuses on John McCain’s commitment to conservative principles on economic, social and national security issues as well as his readiness to lead as commander in chief on day one.

John McCain’s presidential campaign today announced that former Solicitor General Theodore B. Olson has endorsed John McCain for president. Mr. Olson will serve as Co-Chairman of the McCain Judicial Advisory Committee.

John McCain’s presidential campaign today announced that John McCain will hold campaign events in Illinois on Friday, February 1st.

As a great blizzard swept New Haven, and most of the Northeast, during last year’s spring break, a 70-year-old man was ordering his presidential campaign to rent a snowplow. A blizzard had also hit New Hampshire, where he was planning to campaign the next day.

All across the nation over the next two weeks, the American people will be voting in a tightly contested election that will help determine who will be the next president.

Americans have always wanted to make a better life for their children than the one they inherited. In the pursuit of this goal, Republicans have always trusted the courage, good sense, resourcefulness and decency of the American people — who expect in turn a government that respects their values and is committed to enhancing their personal, political and economic freedoms.

“Senator John McCain is a true leader, an extraordinary patriot, and a committed Republican. His unwavering commitment to winning the war on terror, stimulating the economy, limiting government and ensuring that our families are safe from dangers at home and abroad reflect the needs of New Yorkers and people across the country.” — Chairman Joseph N. Mondello

John McCain’s presidential campaign today announced that former Georgia Attorney General Mike Bowers has endorsed John McCain for President of the United States.

John McCain’s presidential campaign today announced that former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar has endorsed John McCain for president.

John McCain’s presidential campaign today announced that Jerry Lathan, former Alabama Chairman for the Giuliani campaign, has endorsed John McCain for president.

Despite being outspent by nearly a five-to-one margin ($5.3 Million to just
under $2 million), Senator McCain’s Florida victory gives the campaign obvious
momentum for the upcoming February 5 Super Tuesday states. The political
landscape combined with the momentum from the Florida victory leaves Senator
McCain well positioned for a strong showing next week.&

“At a different moment in American history, we would hesitate to support a candidate for president whose social views so substantially departed from those we hold. But in this election, nothing less than America’s standing in the world turns on the outcome. Given that, our choice for the Republican nominee in 2008 is sure and heartfelt. It is John McCain. McCain opposes abortion and rejects the right of gays and lesbians to marry — two positions we reject. He supports the war in Iraq, whereas we see this nation’s interests better served by a prompt and orderly withdrawal of U.S. forces. But the Arizona senator’s conservatism is, if not always to our liking, at least genuine. It reflects his fundamental individualism, spanning his distrust of big government …” — Los Angeles Times

John McCain’s presidential campaign today released the Virginia Business Leaders for McCain team. The team will contribute to the growing momentum among the business community on behalf of John McCain’s campaign for president.

ARLINGTON, VA — U.S. Senator John McCain’s presidential campaign today announced that John McCain will hold a campaign rally in Chesterfield, Missouri on Friday, February 1st.

John McCain’s presidential campaign today announced that Jerry Kilgore, former Virginia Attorney General and state Chairman for Rudy Giuliani, has endorsed John McCain for president. Mr. Kilgore will join Senator John Warner and Delegate Chris Saxman in serving as a state Co-Chair for the McCain campaign in Virginia.

McCain’s presidential campaign today announced that U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman will campaign for John McCain in New York on Friday, February 1st.