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John McCain was on the road throughout the week, talking to voters in California, Texas, Georgia, and Alabama about the big challenges facing our country. He also took the fight to leading national Democrats, including Hillary Clinton, for tucking millions of dollars in earmarks to a defense bill, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, for his harsh criticisms of both the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Peter Pace, and the commander of our forces in Iraq, David Petraeus. John McCain called on Harry Reid to clarify his criticisms, given the two generals' distinguished records of service. Also this week, Cindy McCain made the rounds on the morning talk shows to discuss her work with Operation Smile, while Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty made his way to Iowa to talk about why John McCain is the candidate most prepared to lead our country in these challenging times.
In This Issue..
| John McCain Straight Talk
On The Record
Did You Know...
Supporters Praise Sen. McCain |
We're On The Web
At The Polls
Stories Of the Week
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"John McCain inspires us with his life story and engages us with his bold plans for America's future. ... Under a President McCain, America will never surrender to threats from Islamic extremists, and here at home, he will be an unwavering voice on behalf of hardworking, taxpaying American families."
-Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty
Entire story available in the Charles City Press
John McCain Straight Talk
John McCain On ABC's "This Week"
Straight Talk On The Consequences Of Failure In Iraq:"If they gain control of Iraq, they'll be sitting on one of the world's largest supplies of oil. They'll have ample areas to train and equip and export terror."I think it would give them enormous advantage, the fact that they had defeated us and the fact that they now have a base of operations and also a source of recruitment."
Straight Talk On Immigration: "It's a national security issue, as I keep trying to say. We can't - the status quo is de facto amnesty. They're all opposed to amnesty. Well, if you do nothing, then we have silent amnesty, if you don't do something about the 12 million people because they're just going to stay here and remain doing whatever they're doing, which unfortunately, we don't know in the case of a lot of them."
Straight Talk On Health Care: "I think that we can make health care affordable and available without a mandate. Million[s of] children that haven't taken advantage of the SCHIP is because they just haven't signed up. Community health centers need to be expanded. There's a whole variety of things that we can do before we mandate health care for every American."
-Watch John McCain's interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos
On The Record
Cindy McCain On Operation Smile Medical Mission In Vietnam And Husband John McCain
Cindy McCain:
"[O]peration Smile does cleft palate repair surgeries all over the world and Vietnam is one of the larger countries that they deal with. I joined them on a mission in Vietnam and the reason I'm involved with Operation Smile is not only because of the work that they do, but as you know, we have a daughter with a cleft palate and that's what brought me to them. They repair all kinds of facial deformities all around the world for a mere $250. It's an amazing organization, just marvelous."
Cindy McCain: "[My husband's] positions are his positions. He takes them not because of a polling number. He takes them because he believes in them and believes that's best for our country. He will continue to do that. My husband is not one that follows polling numbers. He's a leader. So each of these positions and each of the stances that he has taken come from not only what he believes in but what's in his heart. He does what's right, not just what's good for the polling numbers."
Watch Cindy McCain on CBS' "The Early Show"
Did You Know...
Fun Facts About Cindy McCain
Cindy McCain serves on the Board of Directors of Operation Smile, a non-profit organization whose mission is to repair cleft lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities for children around the world.
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Cindy McCain has led over 50 medical missions to third world and war-torn countries. ...
Supporters Praise Sen. McCain
 McCain's "Lifetime Of Service An Inspiration"
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty: "Sen. McCain is a straight shooter ... He's not going to duck. He's not going to run for cover. ... He's a leader of character, strength and courage. ...In the times we live in, I think it's important to know he's the only leading candidate - in either party, I might add - who has been in the military or has some kind of national security background." Story available at JohnMcCain.com
Utah Senate Majority Leader Curt Bramble: "Senator McCain's lifetime of service and commitment to reform has been an inspiration. ... America needs a leader who has the courage required to lead our country through challenging times." -Entire story available at JohnMcCain.com
South Carolina Speaker Bobby Harrell: "I have the distinct honor to serve as Senator McCain's state co-chairman in South Carolina, and I am proud to say he is well-positioned for victory in the Palmetto State. He's assembled an unsurpassed team of supporters. He's built a strong grassroots organization of highly-motivated volunteers, and John McCain is leading the way in every major South Carolina poll." -Entire story available at JohnMcCain.com
Mary Lyons, a member of the New Hampshire "Women for McCain" steering committee from Portsmouth: "Now more than ever, America needs strong leadership. ... And I have never seen John McCain back down from dealing with tough issues." -Entire story available at JohnMcCain.com
We're On The Web - www.JohnMcCain.com
Thank you to everyone who participated in our first ever Virtual Call Day! You all played a very important part in the eCampaign's quest to raise $3 million.
At the Polls
The Fort Worth Star Telegram released a survey of Republican primary voters showing Senator McCain leading the pack in the Lone Star State: 27% of Republican Primary voters support him, compared to 23% for Giuliani. Mitt Romney trials Fred Thompson with 6% of the vote compared to Thompson's 11%.
In the early states, Senator McCain's grassroots organization continues to pay big dividends. Senator McCain leads in Iowa by 1-point on an average of all polls conducted in June. In New Hampshire, support for Senator McCain is tied with Rudy Giuliani, with Mitt Romney taking a slight lead. In South Carolina, Senator McCain maintains a commanding lead with 27% support compared to 21% for Giuliani, 11% for Thompson, and only 9% for Romney.
Stories Of The Week
Still A Great Gift - Although not in time for Father's Day
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