Endorsements: Surprisingly, John McCain managed to get the endorsement of Senator Joseph Lieberman, an independent who was the 2000 Democratic Nominee for president. So what made Lieberman choose to endorse a Republican over a Democrat? Because he believes that McCain “has the best chance of uniting the country in its fight against Islamic terrorism." Also, Iowa’s largest newspaper, the Des Moines Register, endorsed both John McCain and Hillary Clinton for the 2008 Iowa Caucuses and the Boston Globe endorsed both John McCain and Barack Obama. McCain believes that these endorsements will help boost his campaign in Iowa. Also, shedding light on McCain’s military background, over 100 generals and admirals including retired Admiral Leighton Smith and General Stan Spears have endorsed McCain.
In the News: Staying true to his stance against torture, McCain has proposed a new course in both civilian and military schools that will discuss alternative means of acquiring information. Also, McCain called on Huckabee to end push polling in New Hampshire while Huckabee denied any involvement. McCain discussed his endorsements while on a presidential campaign in Fort Meyers, Florida. Also, McCain makes his twelfth trip to the Charleston area and talked about government spending, the war in Iraq, and immigration.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Sunday, December 9, 2007
New Hampshire Surprise?
In the News: John McCain made a stop in Florida last weekend to attend the CNN/YouTube Republican Debate, staying true to his stances on hotbutton issues.
On the Trail: McCain has spent the rest of this past week on the campaign trail in Iowa and New Hampshire. It seems now that McCain's hope lies in another "New Hampshire Surprise," a repeat of his win in 2000, thanks to the votes of independents. However, this election, McCain will have to deal with independents' dislike of the Iraq war, as well as Republicans' dislike of his immigration views - yet he still remains the only Republican candidate to consistantly bring up climate change and health care issues. Will the "McCain Surge" play a role in 2008?
Endorsements: This past week, the Manchester Union Leader (NH) put its support behind McCain, as did the Red Sox baseball star Curt Schilling, who is staring in a new round of TV campaign ads.
On the Trail: McCain has spent the rest of this past week on the campaign trail in Iowa and New Hampshire. It seems now that McCain's hope lies in another "New Hampshire Surprise," a repeat of his win in 2000, thanks to the votes of independents. However, this election, McCain will have to deal with independents' dislike of the Iraq war, as well as Republicans' dislike of his immigration views - yet he still remains the only Republican candidate to consistantly bring up climate change and health care issues. Will the "McCain Surge" play a role in 2008?
Endorsements: This past week, the Manchester Union Leader (NH) put its support behind McCain, as did the Red Sox baseball star Curt Schilling, who is staring in a new round of TV campaign ads.
Monday, December 3, 2007
McCain: Back in Fight
Fresh and back from his recent trip to Iraq, presidential nominee, John McCain, is back to taking swings at Democrats. In a very confident manner, McCain has come back fighting, and is confidently ignoring his competition (Perhaps mentally claiming victory) and is biting towards Democrat presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton. An interesting move, giving the impression to his supporters that he may have "already won" the Republican nomination, McCain is doing all he can to regain ground in the polls.
McCain attacked the Democratic nominees, stating that they were "willfully ignoring the facts on the ground" during his trip to South Carolina. McCain's support of the Troop Surge, and statements that our tactics in Iraq are working is and interesting position to take, especially if he is hoping on willing the election as a whole. If he is nominated as the Republican Nominee, he would have to win over the hearts of, what today, seems like a majority of people in the country who do not support the war. In interesting thought is that perhaps McCain is shifting his strategy away from winning the presidential election this time, and instead focusing on making a name for himself in the Republican party as a nominee, and during the next election, will focus on securing both the nomination and the presidential election as a whole.
Probably not.
In short: According to McCain's website, he's got his "mojo back."
McCain attacked the Democratic nominees, stating that they were "willfully ignoring the facts on the ground" during his trip to South Carolina. McCain's support of the Troop Surge, and statements that our tactics in Iraq are working is and interesting position to take, especially if he is hoping on willing the election as a whole. If he is nominated as the Republican Nominee, he would have to win over the hearts of, what today, seems like a majority of people in the country who do not support the war. In interesting thought is that perhaps McCain is shifting his strategy away from winning the presidential election this time, and instead focusing on making a name for himself in the Republican party as a nominee, and during the next election, will focus on securing both the nomination and the presidential election as a whole.
Probably not.
In short: According to McCain's website, he's got his "mojo back."
Sunday, November 25, 2007
McCain: 11/19-11/25
In the news: McCain spent his Thanksgiving holiday with U.S. troops stationed in Anbar and Baghdad. This marks his seventh trip to Iraq, and he has visited Iraq more than most presidential candidates, topping Romney with only one visit, and Giuliani with no visits. Once he returned home, McCain focused his campaign efforts in New Hampshire. Also, Rick Davis, the national campaign manager for McCain said that McCain has as much chance in Iowa as anyone and that McCain is trying to balance time and money between Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina. Currently, McCain is ahead of Giuliani in New Hampshire, but behind Romney.
In the polls: McCain is losing support in his home state of Arizona. Giuliani has pushed ahead at 20%, while McCain falls behind at just 18%. However, the polls also show that McCain’s job approval rating has risen from 42% to 45%. Also, in Maricopa county, McCain ranks at 32% while Giuliani is only at 22%. In a poll by Rasmussen Reports and Fox Television Stations Inc., McCain would beat Clinton 50-39%. He is also viewed favorably by Alabama and is ranked above Giuliani at 59%.
In the polls: McCain is losing support in his home state of Arizona. Giuliani has pushed ahead at 20%, while McCain falls behind at just 18%. However, the polls also show that McCain’s job approval rating has risen from 42% to 45%. Also, in Maricopa county, McCain ranks at 32% while Giuliani is only at 22%. In a poll by Rasmussen Reports and Fox Television Stations Inc., McCain would beat Clinton 50-39%. He is also viewed favorably by Alabama and is ranked above Giuliani at 59%.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
In the news: The Straight Talk Express has had a busy couple of weeks - traveling to Iowa, Michigan, New Hampshire, and South Carolina. In New Hampshire, John McCain agreed to attend a bipartisan forum on global warming that will be held there this December; organized by Al Gore and The Governator, McCain agrees that climate change is an issue that needs to be discussed more often, especially amongst GOP canidates. He has also put forth his stance on meeting with the leaders of Iran and North Korea: "The logic is, you don't want to do something that enhances the image and prestige of someone who is your adversary." Citing Henry Kissinger as a prime example to follow, McCain criticized his competition's (cough cough Clinton's) desire to send high ranking politicans abroad as "goodwill ambassadors," going on to say "I would have a tendency to ask people to have a specific mission, rather than just saying, 'Why don't you go over and be real nice to the folks in Yemen,' you know? 'See what you can do.' I certainly wouldn't want to do anything to embarrass the previous president of the United States."
In the polls: As of November 7th, McCain has reclaimed his place as second favorite in GOP polls, only behind Rudy Guliani. Another recent collection of polls shows that McCain is the Republican canidate most likely to beat Senator Clinton in an election, and that he has the "lowest level of core opposition" (lowest percentage of people who said they would "definitely" vote against him if he wins the presidential nomination).
Endorsements: In the past few weeks, McCain has recieved support from a number of former POWs (their captivity exceeded 6 years), as well as Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling. He has also recieved the backing of Senator and former Presidential hopeful Sam Brownback, who proclaimed "John McCain is the only candidate who can rally the Reagan coalition of conservatives, Independents, and conservative Democrats needed to defeat Hillary Clinton or any other Democrat in the general election next year." In keeping with this anti-Clinton theme, McCain's campaign website now features "The John & Hillary Show," a fun and interactive jab at both McCain's Democratic and Republican opponents.
In the polls: As of November 7th, McCain has reclaimed his place as second favorite in GOP polls, only behind Rudy Guliani. Another recent collection of polls shows that McCain is the Republican canidate most likely to beat Senator Clinton in an election, and that he has the "lowest level of core opposition" (lowest percentage of people who said they would "definitely" vote against him if he wins the presidential nomination).
Endorsements: In the past few weeks, McCain has recieved support from a number of former POWs (their captivity exceeded 6 years), as well as Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling. He has also recieved the backing of Senator and former Presidential hopeful Sam Brownback, who proclaimed "John McCain is the only candidate who can rally the Reagan coalition of conservatives, Independents, and conservative Democrats needed to defeat Hillary Clinton or any other Democrat in the general election next year." In keeping with this anti-Clinton theme, McCain's campaign website now features "The John & Hillary Show," a fun and interactive jab at both McCain's Democratic and Republican opponents.
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