John McCain was on the road throughout the week, talking to voters in California, Texas, Georgia, and Alabama about the big challenges facing our country. He also took the fight to leading national Democrats, including Hillary Clinton, for tucking millions of dollars in earmarks to a defense bill, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, for his harsh criticisms of both the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Peter Pace, and the commander of our forces in Iraq, David Petraeus. John McCain called on Harry Reid to clarify his criticisms, given the two generals' distinguished records of service.Also this week, Cindy McCain made the rounds on the morning talk shows to discuss her work with Operation Smile, while Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty made his way to Iowa to talk about why John McCain is the candidate most prepared to lead our country in these challenging times. For more information, log on to http://link.johnmccain.com/?95-1318-342639-11844 and please be sure to forward this newsletter on to family, friends, and fellow John McCain supporters.
"John McCain inspires us with his life story and engages us with his bold plans for America's future. ...Under a President McCain, America will never surrender to threats from Islamic extremists, and here at home, he will be an unwavering voice on behalf of hardworking, taxpaying American famililes."-Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty
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Entire story available at JohnMcCain.com
John McCain Straight Talk
John McCain On ABC's "This Week"
Straight Talk On The Consequences Of Failure In Iraq:
"If they gain control of Iraq, they'll be sitting on one of the world's largest supplies of oil. They'll have ample areas to train and equip and export terror." -Read more
Straight Talk On Immigration:
"It's a national security issue, as I keep trying to say. We can't - the status quo is de facto amnesty." -Read more
Straight Talk On Health Care:
"I think we can make health care affordable and available without a mandate." -Read more -
On The Record
Cindy McCain On Operation Smile Medical Mission In Vietnam And Husband John McCain
"[Operation Smile] repair all kinds of facial deformities all around the world for a mere $250. It's an amazing organization, just marvelous."Cindy McCain: "[My husband's] positions are his positions. He takes them not because of a polling number. He's a leader. So each of these positions and each of the stances that he has taken come from not only what he believes in but what's in his heart. He does what's right, not just what's good for the polling numbers."
Did You Know...
Fun Facts About Cindy McCainCindy McCain serves on the Board of Directors of Operation Smile, a non-profit organization whose mission is to repair cleft lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities for children around the worl d.
Cindy McCain has led over 50 medical missions to third world and war-torn countries. ...
Supporters Praise Sen. McCain
McCain's "Lifetime Of Service An Inspiration"
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty: "Sen. McCain is a straight shooter ... He's not going to duck. He's not going to run for cover. ... He's a leader of character, strength and courage. ...In the times we live in, I think it's important to know he's the only leading candidate - in either party, I might add - who has been in the military or has some kind of national security background." Entire story available at JohnMcCain.com
Utah Senate Majority Leader Curt Bramble: "Senator McCain's lifetime of service and commitment to reform has been an inspiration. ...America needs a leader who has the courage required to lead our country through challenging times." -Entire story available at JohnMcCain.com
South Carolina Speaker Bobby Harrell: "I have the distinct honor to serve as Senator McCain's state co-chairman in South Carolina, and I am proud to say he is well-positioned for victory in the Palmetto State. He's assembled an unsurpassed team of supporters. He's built a strong grassroots organization of highly-motivated volunt eers, and John McCain is leading the way in every major South Carolina poll." -Entire story available at JohnMcCain.com
Mary Lyons, a member of the New Hampshire "Women for McCain" steering committee from Portsmouth: "Now more than ever, America needs strong leadership. ... And I have never seen John McCain back down from dealing with tough issues." -Entire story available at JohnMcCain.com
At the Polls
The Fort Worth Star Telegram released a survey of Republican primary voters showing Senator McCain leading the pack in the Lone Star State: 27% of Republican Primary voters support him, compared to 23% for Giuliani. Mitt Romney trials Fred Thompson with 6% of the vote compared to Thompson's 11%. In the early states, Senator McCain's grassroots organization continues to pay big dividends. Senator McCain leads in Iowa by 1-point on an average of all polls conducted in June.
In New Hampshire, support for Senator McCain is tied with Rudy Giuliani, with Mitt Romney taking a slight lead. In South Carolina, Senator McCain maintains a commanding lead with 27% support compared to 21% for Giuliani, 11% for Thompson, and only 9% for Romney.
Stories Of The Week
The Financial Times: By John McCain, "Why We Must Be Firm With Moscow"
Associated Press: "McCain Says He Will Strike Clinton's 'Pork' Projects in Defense Bill"
The Salt Lake Tribune: "Bramble Drops Romney to Back McCain for President"
McClatchy Newspapers: McCain Reaching Out to Christian Conservative Base
Portsmouth Herald: "Barrows Joins N.H. "Women for McCain" Steering Committee"
Cedar Rapids Gazette: By Former Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating "Immigration Plan Protects America"
The Salt Lake City Tribune: "McCain Does Not Want Silent Amnesty on Immigration"
Still A Great Gift - Although not in time for Father's Day
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