The McCain Update - May 4, 2007
May 4, 2007
 Last night, John McCain showed energy and passion during the first GOP presidential candidates' debate. He spoke to America's most pressing challenges, specifically addressing the need to eliminate wasteful government spending and winning the battle against Islamic extremists. Earlier in the week, Senator McCain delivered a foreign policy speech to the Hoover Institution, where he called for a worldwide "League of Democracies." He will spend next week campaigning through Iowa, Michigan, Illinois and Ohio. Please visit www.JohnMcCain.com for information about the campaign and spread the word by forwarding this newsletter to friends, family and fellow supporters.
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| "John McCain Won" Debate With "Grade-A Performance"
On The Record
Did You Know... |
Endorsements Continue To Pile Up
We're On The Web
Stories Of the Week
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"John McCain Won" Debate With "Grade-A Performance"
John McCain At Reagan Library Debate
David Yepsen of The Des Moines Register reports, "John McCain was his old self in Thursday night's Republican presidential debate: Feisty, pointed and a straight-talker who wasn't afraid to tell Republican activists things they didn't want to hear... It made him the big winner of the night." -Entire story available The Des Moines Register
 Eye On 08 Blog reports, "McCain won today. Of the big three, he moved forward." -Entire story available at Eye On 08
Power Line Blog's Paul Mirengoff reports, "Frankly, I think John McCain had the best night." -Entire story available at Power Line
NBC's Chuck Todd reports, "McCain looks to be the most prepared tonight. His answers are crisp and ready for air." -Entire story available in MSNBC's First Read
Former Governor Tom Ridge (R-PA) said, "I certainly think [McCain] turned in a very strong performance. I think there was a lot of energy, a lot of passion. His performance was impressive and strong. He kept on message, established his priorities, continued his courageous stand on a lot of these very difficult and controversial issues. I think he did well." -Watch MSNBC's "Post-Debate Analysis"
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) said, "He served over 20 years in the Navy, over 20 years in the Senate. He is a man of experience. He has battled all of these issues throughout his adult life. He knows in this issue of war and peace, he knows what war is like, and he knows the consequences of failure. That is why he wants to get the job done right in Iraq against these Islamic extremists which is the phrase that he used which I think gets at the core of the battle that we are engaged in. I think he did a good job. John McCain, consistent conservative but with passion." -Watch MSNBC's "Tucker Carlson Live"
On The Record
McCain Is Back!
Newly Released American Research Group Poll Shows John McCain Leading In Iowa, New Hampshire, And South Carolina. -Poll results available at American Research Group website
Michael Goldfarb of The Weekly Standard reports, "So this latest poll from ARG confirms what we've all been sensing for some time now, McCain is back!... McCain now has the lead in the three states that matter most: Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina." -Entire story available in The Weekly Standard's "Worldwide Standard"
The National Journal reports, "McCain has recovered his mo' in NH and SC, solidly beating his challengers." -Entire story available in National Journal's Hotline "On Call"
Mark Kimble of the Tucson Citizen reports, "McCain seems to be getting his mojo back. Instead of trying to be all things to all Republicans, he is getting back to his 'straight talk' self." -Entire story available in the Tucson Citizen
Jonathan Martin of The Politico reports, "Per [ARG] Pollster Dick Bennett, McCain Has Gained Strength Among Independents And Continues To Do Well Among Republicans." -Entire story available in The Politico's "Smith And Martin" Blog
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Did You Know...
Fun Facts About John McCain
In June 1999, on a campaign stop in rural New Hampshire, McCain played the fiddle for more than 3,000 residents...
John McCain boxed at Annapolis and is a lifetime boxing fan...
Endorsements Continue To Pile Up
Support For McCain Grows Nationwide
The Post and Courier reports, "Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign announced that James Island Mayor Mary Clark has joined South Carolina Mayors for McCain and will help build the campaign's grass-roots network in her community.
"'John McCain has a proven record of conservative reform,' Clark told McCain's presidential campaign staff. 'Whether he is standing strong in the defense of this country, beating back wasteful spending or voting to promote a culture of life, Sen. McCain has shown he's on our side.'" -Entire story available in The Post and Courier
The State reports, "The president of the S.C. Taxpayers Association has endorsed U.S. Sen. John McCain's bid for the White House. Don Weaver has been president of the group since 1998 and will serve as a national advisor to the Arizona Republican on fiscal issues. He will also chair a new group, Palmetto Taxpayers for McCain." -Entire story available in The State
The Barre-Montpelier Times Argus reports, "More than two dozen Vermont lawmakers, including Washington County Senators Phil Scott and Bill Doyle, will throw their political weight behind the presidential candidacy of John McCain...
"'John McCain's approach brings people together and will make him the candidate for Vermont,' Senate Assistant Minority Leader Kevin Mullin (R-Rutland) said in a prepared statement. 'Today's world demands Senator McCain's proven leadership and ability to build consensus and collaboration.'" -Entire story available in The Barre-Montpelier Times Argus
The Tyler Morning Telegraph reports, "State Sen. Kevin Eltife has publicly signed onto the presidential campaign of Arizona Sen. John McCain. The Tyler Republican was one of six Texas senators who announced their support for McCain on Wednesday.
"'I'm committed to McCain because I think at this point we need a president with foreign policy experience who can provide the leadership we need around the world and the Middle East,' Eltife said. 'I think McCain is that person.'" -Entire article available in Tyler Morning Telegraph
The Hawk Eye (IA) reports, "Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign announced its Mississippi Valley Leadership Team Thursday in advance of his return to eastern Iowa next week. The leadership team constitutes the campaign's county party chairs from Dubuque County south along the Mississippi River to the Missouri border. -Entire story available in The Hawk Eye
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