Norman Schwarzkopf Endorses McCain (1/23/08 - a reminder)

FoxNews.com ^ | January 23, 2008 | FoxNews.com

[Dr. Thorne]

John McCain earned the endorsement of Gulf War commander Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf Wednesday.

Schwarzkopf, who with McCain in 2004 was openly critical of then-Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld over his handling of the Iraq war, said in a statement the Arizona senator "has served our country with honor in war and in peace."

[Dr. Thorne]

In light of Colon Powell's endorsement of Marxism in the upcoming Predidential election, I thought it might be useful to remind us of the endorsement John McCain received from a real American hero, retired General "Stormin'" Norman Schwarzkopf. I would trust his judgement before that of Powell's any day.

I had the good fortune to meet General Schwarzkopf in Oregon several years ago and let me tell you - this man is the very definition of an Alpha Male. Although retired and wearing civvies, he commanded a room full of very wealthy and successful men with consummate ease.

The McCain campaign needs to do everything in it's power to convince Schwarzkopf to speak out again in support of McCain in order to counter Colon's latest emission.

[clintonh8r]

A true leader and patriot, not merely an affirmative action promoted Perfumed Prince of the Pentagon.

[kimchi lover]

Thanks for this.

[odin2008]

Stormin’Norman a great American.

[A_Former_Democrat]

Exactly right. The brains behind the victory. Powell was the PR tool.

[WorkerbeeCitizen]

Didn’t stormin Norman want to go all the way to Baghdad during Bush I?

[padre35]

Stormin’ Norman is more of a non political figure then C. Powell is, he did his job then retired, so his endorsement carries more weight for me at least.

He is not a member of the DC Elite/Inside the Beltway clan.

[scooby321]

without Stormin Norman , Powell’s name will not be known.

[Las Vegas Ron]

Perfumed Prince of the Pentagon

LOL, good one!

[bushfamfan]

Schwwarzkopf deserves the honors. Powell has betrayed this country and if Obama does manage to fraud his way in Powell will have America’s blood on his hands.

[Traveler59]

Didn’t stormin Norman want to go all the way to Baghdad during Bush I?

No, although there were no Iraqi troops of any consequence between the coalition troops and Baghdad, he chose not to take Baghdad. As the General stated in his book, "It Doesn't Take a Hero", if he even appeared to be starting to Baghdad the Arab allies of the coalition would have backed out. It was way too politically sensitive. The only reason the Arab allies were part of the coalition was to get Iraq out of Kuwait. Anything else and they would have left.

- Traveler

[MinuteGal]

Well, for gawd's sake, where IS Schwarzkopf????

So he endorsed McCain back in January. Who remembers it? This fact has never been taken advantage of by the McCain campaign, has it!

This week, Stormin' Norman should be plastered to McCain's side at every speech, every rally so that the two of them are seen in the same camera shot.

You can bet Obama will be using Colon Powell's name every opportunity he gets. But I doubt Colon will hit the stump with Obama. He may be ABOVE that.

But, several years ago, I saw Schwarzkopf in person at a big rally in Weeki Wachee Springs in Florida where he appeared on the platform with Dick Cheney in support of candidate Jeb Bush who was running for Florida governor at the time. So, he's not above stumping, it appears. We Floridians love General Norman.

'TENSHUN, John McCain......yank Schwarzkopf off the golf course and glue him to your side as the perfect antidote to Colon Powell's treachery this morning!

Leni

[A_Tradition_Continues]

I too had the honor of meeting General Schwarzkopf at a Cub Scout Blue and Gold banquet. Not only did he select my display as "Most Patriotic" but my Dad had to provide him with his baby back rib receipe. I keep a photo of myself with the kind General on my desk along with my autographed pic of President Reagan.

Not all of us young folks have the welfare mentality and will fight to defend our treasured Constitution...

[WorkerbeeCitizen]

oh yeh I remember now (I read the book too).

Thanx for reminding me.

[dayglored]

> "Perfumed Prince of the Pentagon"

"Spiro Agnew, is that you???"

[Let's Roll]

Related to this, I assume that Tommy Franks supports McCain. Has he announced his support?

[SevenMinusOne]

Schwarzkopf, who with McCain in 2004 was openly critical of then-Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld over his handling of the Iraq war

Old Genearl Swhwarzkopf was upset with SecDef Rumsfeld because he looking to protect "big green"....and Rummy was making it more accountable and more agile by the day.

With that said, it is true, that the MSM hype Powell's endorsement but say nothing about Stormin Norman's...

[Leisler]

A real General vs a staff butler.

[conservative cat]

I had the good fortune to meet General Schwarzkopf in Oregon several years ago and let me tell you - this man is the very definition of an Alpha Male. Although retired and wearing civvies, he commanded a room full of very wealthy and successful men with consummate ease.

Great guy, and his wife is wonderful, too. My little brother used to play soccer with his son when they were kids.

[A.A. Cunningham]

Not at all surprising. Race trumps party for Powell and only confirms what many of us have known about him since his days in the Reagan administration as the NSA. Read The Generals' War. Schwarzkopf is quoted telling a staff member that "Powell is a political genius ... but he lacks the stomach for war."