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.
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with guiliani dropping out, i am interested to know how his supporters will divide up between McCain and Romney. Both are pretty conservative, while Rudy was a bit liberal. I am not up to date, but i would also be interested to see what the polls were saying about support for Rudy, because those votes could turn out to be very important.
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