Persian Gulf Hero Endorses McCain
Senator McCain is locked in a bitter election fight in Florida with former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. The latest Real Clear Politics poll averages show McCain leading in Florida with 23.3 percent. Giuliani is currently polling in second with 20 percent, followed by Romney at 19.3 percent. Those numbers mean the contest is essentially up for grabs and that any of the top three candidates could walk away with all of Florida's 57 Republican delegates. In national polls, McCain garners 27.2 percent, with former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee in second at 18.8 percent, followed by Romney at 15.6 percent and Giuliani at 12 percent.
McCain could receive a boost in support from military personnel with favorable opinions of Schwarzkopf, whose popularity stems in large part from his animated press briefings during the Gulf War. McCain, a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, already has a sizeable following among the nation's military, having served as a Navy fighter pilot and prisoner of war during Vietnam. Schwarzkopf retired from the Army in 1992, ending a military career of nearly forty years that began with his graduation from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1956.
McCain has been under increasing fire lately from conservative talk show hosts Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, and Mark Levin, who have attacked the presidential candidate for his opposition to tax cuts, his position on illegal immigration, and his sponsorship of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform bill. McCain is hoping for a strong showing at the polls in Florida that could solidify his status as the Republican frontrunner after his electoral victories in New Hampshire and South Carolina.
McCain has recently secured a slight lead in most Florida polls, taking over the top spot from Giuliani. Giuliani has invested heavily in Florida, following a strategy that essentially bypassed early contests in Iowa, New Hampshire, Michigan, Nevada and South Carolina.
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I absolutely agree with everything you have said. In addition, as a vet, I support Mitt Romney for President because of his desire to end things in Iraq as quickly and as prudently as possible when the region becomes significantly more stable than it is now. I believe Romney has a far better understanding of the nature of jihadists and their plans towards western civilizations. I also believe that it is the economy that has shifted and become far more crutial to most Americans. This is also why Romney is by far the best candidate. He can represent Republican values in virtually every setting, not just military only or national security only.
The general's endorsement is no surprise. He like McCain are among so many special Americans who have defended this country in wartime. To them, I want to express my gratitude.
However, I cannot support McCain for president with our without the general's endorsement. McCain does not have what it takes to be president. With all do respect, he finished near the bottom of his class in military school, he has a edgy temper and a foul mouth that would make Lyndon Johnson blush.
He is for amnesity, I am not. The McCain Feingold bill is a major defeat for free speech. He does not support the Rep. values and is more Democrat than Rep.
With Thompson out of the race, Romney is the best choice for those who want a strong economy and strong social issues that matter most.