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Boehner endorses McCain
House Minority Leader John Boehner Wednesday, flanked by other House Republican leaders, endorsed Sen. John McCain for President.
Boehner, R-West Chester, had vowed to remain neutral in the race because of his role as chairman of the Republican National Convention, but that changed when it became clear McCain would be the party’s nominee, according to a spokeswoman.
But Boehner stressed that his endorsement wasn’t just perfunctory, and his endorsement is hoped to regain back some of the conservative love that McCain has lost because of his stances on illegal immigration and campaign finance reform, among other issues.
“I think all of have known Sen. McCain has had positions that have differed with some in our party and clearly I’ve had some disagreements with Sen. McCain over the years, but I’ve got to tell you, I’ve watched this presidential race unfold and I’ve watched John McCain be a strong advocate for the principles I believe in,” Boehner said. “John McCain believes we need more fiscal responsibility here in Washington, that we need to eliminate wasteful spending. John McCain believes in the sanctity of human life, something that many of us believe in strongly.”
But Boehner said he really gained renewed respect for McCain because of his decision to support the troop surge in Iraq last year. McCain’s decision to forcefully support the decision to add troops to Iraq, he said, bought President Bush and General David Petraeus invaluable political time.
“John McCain stood up and helped provide leadership at a time when it was desperately needed,” he said.
Before the 10 a.m. press conference, McCain and Boehner met privately in Boehner’s office in the Capitol. After that, they went together to the Capitol Hill Club where they met with the Republican conference. When they walked in, they were met with a standing ovation.
McCain, meanwhile, said he’ll be in Ohio next week on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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By not voting08
February 13, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this
another sell out conservative,look out here comes the amnesty lovers again