McCain's Delegates

In the News: The Democrats have accused McCain of violating campaign finance laws when he tried to withdraw from his contract with the Federal Election Commission which allowed him to cap his campaign spending and receive public money instead. Mr. Black, a senior advisor to McCain-who was accused of doing favors for a female lobbyist-said that any accusations today are grounded from similar accusations eight years ago. Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty appeared of CNN's "Late Edition" criticizing the New York Times for suggesting that McCain had an improper relationship with a lobbyist. McCain struck big when he was awarded all 20 delgates of the Republican party in Puerto Rico. This support is based off of McCain's promises to help resolve the complications in the relationship between Puerto Rico and the U.S. Also, the American Samoa Republican Party will send all 9 of its delgates to the GOP National Convention in favor of McCain. Although they will not be able to vote in the November election, the first nine delegates of the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas say they will support McCain. Also, Connecticut's "super delegates" on the Republican side are all supporting McCain. McCain picked up another 50 delegates from Michigan and Louisiana. In an attempt to bring more republicans to his side, McCain assured Republican governors that he fully supports states' rights.

And the Endorsements Keep Coming In...

Endorsements: This past week, Senator McCain secured the backing of former-presidential candidate rival Mitt Romney, as well as the support of President George "41" Bush. The current President Bush (#43), despite referencing McCain directly in his Fox News interview and alluding to the Senator while speking to some Republican Party conservatives, has not and will not come out and openly endorse any one candidate for the presidency until after primary season at the earliest (although it can be counted on that he will back the GOP nominee).

News: Most of Michigan's delegates have now pledged themselves to John McCain, after their former candidate Romney "suspended" his run a week ago (if their candidate drops out, delegates are basically free agents unless they committ themselves to someone else before the National Convention). Meanwhile, the Senator has been escalating his attacks on his two Democratic rivals, especially in regards to the Iraq War, pork barrel spending, and taxes. Simultaneously, the Senator has also been defending himself from Republican conservatives (i.e. Rush Limbaugh, Glen Beck) who have decided that, since they failed to find/rally around a "neoRegan" figure, they are going to undermine their own Party's attempt to regain the White House.

Listen, He's GOING to win, Crazy Lady....

Everyone's dear friend Ann Coulter has taken a jab at McCain this week, saying that she would rather work for Hillary Clinton than see McCain in office. This comes as no surprise to some of us, as over the past weeks it's become nothing less than trendy for the famous right wingers to voice their disapproval of McCain, despite his widening lead in delegate counts in the primaries.
Since Romney is out of the race, McCain has been able to turn his sights toward the Democratic party for the upcoming general election showdown. Working out his plan for the general election, Romney's action of removing himself from the race should have allowed the Republican party to unite more and work harder to get a headstart shooting down the Dems. (Though, this doesn't seem to be the case... See above for evidence...) Risking losing the votes from Independents and Moderate voters alike, McCain plains to stand steadfast and strong in support of the war in Iraq, despite the fact that such an overwhelming majority of the country has turned away from supporting the questionable conflict.
With McCain running for the Republicans in 2008, we'll see who he has to face: Obama or Hillary?

McCain's success

In the News: Despite his lead in the republican race, McCain admitted that he feels nervous for Super Tuesday, when almost half of America will be casting their votes. Trying to reach out to the right wingers, McCain promised to appoint Supreme Court Judges similar to Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito. This statement was an attempt to counteract Mitt Romney's claim that McCain is not conservative enough. In another attempt to reach out to conservative voters, McCain stated that he is the only candidate that will be able to beat the Democrats in the race for the White House. Also, McCain is acting very peculiar for someone ahead in the polls. Instead of being courteous to his fellow competitors, McCain was obnoxious in his debate with Mitt Romney. Just like his fellow Republicans, McCain is trying to make himself seem as if he is Reagan reincarnate. Also, McCain publicly thanked two prominent Christian leaders, Tony Perkins and Dr. Richard Land, for speaking highly of him earlier in the week.

In the Polls: In a poll recently conducted by Pew Research Center shows McCain making gains in various political groups. Also, McCain has shown to have a strong lead in Illinois and New Jersey polls. In Georgia, McCain holds a six point lead over his competitors. However, even though McCain may have the lead in the aforementioned states, he is just barely hanging onto his lead in California.

Endorsements: Even though his wife, Maria Shriver, backed Obama, California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger backed McCain. Minnesota Senator Norm Coleman endorsed McCain after his initial favorite, Giuliani, dropped out. Georgia senators Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson and Georgia mayor Bob Young have all endorsed McCain. Also, the New Haven Register backed McCain, claiming that he is the "least calculating" and the "most genuine" candidate. The Los Angeles Times endorsed McCain as well. Also, the largest Spanish language newspaper, La Opinion, endorsed McCain.