The McCain Update - April 27, 2007
This week, John McCain formally announced his candidacy for President of the United States. He kicked off the announcement tour in New Hampshire on Wednesday followed by campaign stops in South Carolina and Iowa on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday, Senator McCain visits Nevada and concludes his announcement tour in his home state of Arizona. Please visit www.JohnMcCain.com for information about the campaign and announcement tour. Spread the word by forwarding this newsletter to friends, family and fellow supportersMcCain Formally Announces Candidacy
"I know how to fight and how to make peace. I know who I am and what I want to do... I'm not running for President to be somebody, but to do something."- John McCain
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Supporters Laud McCain Candidacy
Tout Leadership And Experience
Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) said, "I think you would have to concede that Senator McCain probably has more experience than all of the other candidates put together. He really began his adult life in the service of his country and he has never stopped. Much of that has been oriented toward national security matters, and especially in recent years, where we know how important that is in a leader, Senator McCain has demonstrated his ability to lead in that area, even in areas where it is politically unpopular. You want that kind of a leader." - Watch Fox News' "Fox News Live"
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said, "At the end of the day, I do believe that the Republican Party is going to choose the most conservative candidate they can find, who's electable in November 2008, who can be commander-in-chief, who can lead our party back to where we need to be when it comes to spending. At the end of the day, John is the most reliably conservative candidate available who can win a general election who has the credibility and credentials to be commander-in-chief... I wouldn't trade places with anybody in the field." - Watch CNN's "The Situation Room"
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) said, "I think [McCain] has got the leadership and the experience and he has always believed that country comes first before personal ambition and I think that is going to be his theme throughout the campaign." - Watch MSNBC's "The Michael Smerconish Show"
Rep. John Shadegg (R-AZ) said, "I think he is the real deal. I think when you review the records of all of them, you'll see he is the conservative in the race. But most importantly, I think he is right on the critical issue of our time, which is the fight against the radical jihadists." - Watch MSNBC's "News Live
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said, "At the end of the day, I do believe that the Republican Party is going to choose the most conservative candidate they can find, who's electable in November 2008, who can be commander-in-chief, who can lead our party back to where we need to be when it comes to spending. At the end of the day, John is the most reliably conservative candidate available who can win a general election who has the credibility and credentials to be commander-in-chief... I wouldn't trade places with anybody in the field." - Watch CNN's "The Situation Room"
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) said, "I think [McCain] has got the leadership and the experience and he has always believed that country comes first before personal ambition and I think that is going to be his theme throughout the campaign." - Watch MSNBC's "The Michael Smerconish Show"
Rep. John Shadegg (R-AZ) said, "I think he is the real deal. I think when you review the records of all of them, you'll see he is the conservative in the race. But most importantly, I think he is right on the critical issue of our time, which is the fight against the radical jihadists." - Watch MSNBC's "News Live
On The Record
John McCain Receives Praise On Announcement
Fox News' Mort Kondracke said, "I thought McCain's announcement speech was the best of all the announcement speeches made this year... It was Reaganesque in places, it was optimistic about how America can conquer any problem that it faces if it puts its mind to it. It was really quite eloquent in places... I think that it is a good beginning to the campaign." - Watch Fox News' "Special Report"
Bret Hovell of ABC News reports, "[M]cCain sounded an optimistic tone Wednesday. 'You can't sell me on hopelessness,' he said. 'You can't convince me our problems are insurmountable. Our challenges are an opportunity to write another chapter of American greatness.'"- Entire story available at abcnews.com
CNN's Tony Harris said, "[John McCain] will get this opportunity to tell his story, and what a story it is, the strong personal narrative, Fred, of a life well lived, really, of this compelling personal biography, John McCain as courageous P.O.W., war hero during Vietnam, and, you know, this reputation that we have come, many of us have come to enjoy, this reputation of being an independent thinker and speaker." - Watch CNN's "Your World Today"
MSNBC's Joe Scarborough reports, "[T]aken in its entirety, John McCain's 25 years in Congress show him to be the most consistent major candidate in the race for the Republican nomination. He is far more consistent and conservative on guns, abortion and gay marriage... And when it comes to being conservative with taxpayers' dollars, McCain stands in a league of his own." - Entire story available at msnbc.msn.com
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Endorsements Continue To Pile Up
Support For McCain Grows Nationwide
Michael Goot of Foster's Daily Democrat (NH) reports, "U.S. Sen. John McCain leads the top-tier Republican presidential candidates in racking up endorsements from prominent Granite Staters as his campaign officially began Wednesday.
"The McCain campaign's press release lists more than 90 statewide committee members including 14 in Strafford and Rockingham counties." - Entire story available in Foster's Daily Democrat
WLTX News (SC) reports, "U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign announced Tuesday that James Island Mayor Mary Clark has joined South Carolina Mayors for McCain and will help build the campaign's grassroots network in her community.
"Clark joins 26 South Carolina mayors who have already publicly signed on to Senator McCain's team in the Palmetto State.
"'John McCain has a proven record of conservative reform,' said Mayor Clark. 'Whether he is standing strong in the defense of this country, beating back wasteful spending, or voting to promote a culture of life, Senator McCain has shown he's on our side.'" - Entire story available at wltx.com
The Associated Press reports, "Former Iowa Senate President Jeff Lamberti has endorsed Arizona Sen. John McCain for the Republican presidential nomination, and will serve as a co-chair of the senator's Iowa campaign.
"'I'm committed to electing John McCain because he is a problem solver who believes in smaller government, responsible spending reform and traditional values,' Lamberti said in a statement. 'John McCain is a proven leader who will make the tough decisions to ensure that future generations are safe and prosperous.'" - Entire story available in The Associated Press
Las Vegas Review Journal (NV) reports, "Clark County Commissioner Bruce Woodbury said Tuesday he is signing on with the presidential campaign of Republican John McCain...
"Woodbury, a commissioner for 26 years, is one of Southern Nevada's most prominent Republicans. He serves as chairman of the Regional Transportation Commission." - Entire story available in the Las Vegas Review Journal
Jeremy Jacobs of The Hill reports, "James Woolsey, who served as CIA director under President Clinton, is endorsing Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) for president and will serve as national security and energy adviser, the campaign announced Monday.
"'John McCain has the resolve to push for advanced technologies that will lead to greater energy independence for America,' Woolsey said. 'As president, he will foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the diversification of our energy supply.'" - Entire story available in The Hill
Stories Of The Week
Financial Times: By John McCain, "America Must Protect Its Freedoms"
The Washington Post: "For McCain, A Second Try At The White House"
The Boston Globe: "McCain Aims To Turn His Age To Advantage"
Red State: By Senator John Thune, "McCain Is The Right Choice"
Townhall: By Frank Keating, "McCain: The Conservative Candidate"
Union Leader (NH): By Chuck Douglas, "John McCain Is The Clear Conservative Choice For President"
Financial Times: By John McCain, "America Must Protect Its Freedoms"
The Washington Post: "For McCain, A Second Try At The White House"
The Boston Globe: "McCain Aims To Turn His Age To Advantage"
Red State: By Senator John Thune, "McCain Is The Right Choice"
Townhall: By Frank Keating, "McCain: The Conservative Candidate"
Union Leader (NH): By Chuck Douglas, "John McCain Is The Clear Conservative Choice For President"
1 comment:
If John McCain gives America the same kind of dirty tricks and secretive government that Mayor Mary Clark has given James Island, this country is in for serious trouble. Ms Clark is very adept at wrapping herself up in the flag and groveling for political credibility by trying to affiliate herself with true heroes like McCain. The good Senator deserves better friends.
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