11 RNC Members Endorse John McCain

ARLINGTON, VA U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced the endorsement of 11 Republican National Committee members.

"Electability is becoming a very important issue in
this nomination contest and John McCain is the strongest candidate we could
nominate to defeat the Democrat nominee in November," said RNC Vice Chairman
Chuck Yob.

John McCain thanked the RNC members, stating,

"I am honored that these leaders of the Republican Party have
endorsed my candidacy, and am grateful for their support,"

said Senator McCain.

Members of the Republican National Committee are automatically seated as delegates at the Republican National Convention. However, the Michigan delegates may not be seated, because of the early Michigan Republican Primary.

From this endorsement list, John McCain has 9 super-delegate votes at the Republican National Convention.

RNC MEMBERS ENDORSE JOHN MCCAIN

Bruce Ash, Arizona (pictured Second on the right)

Sharon Giese, Arizona (Pictured First on the right)

John Matlusky, Delaware

Alec Poitevint, Georgia

Mary Jo Arndt, Illinois

Steve Cloud, Kansas

Alicia Salisbury, Kansas

Gary Emineth,North Dakota

Mary Jean Jensen, South Dakota

Chuck Yob, Michigan

Holly Hughes, Michigan