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McCain and NRA endorse Crist (FL AG)
miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics ^ | August 08, 2006 | NA

Posted on 08/10/2006 11:07:45 AM PDT by neverdem

Attorney General Charlie Crist announced two endorsements on Tuesday: U.S. Sen. John McCain, the well-known and outspoken Arizona senator who is expected to be the leading GOP contender for the 2008 presidential race, and the National Rifle Association.

The twin endorsements are notable for two reasons: The McCain endorsement could help Crist win over independent voters after the Sept. 5 primary, while the NRA endorsement helps Crist once again rebuff criticisms that he is not conservative enough for the Republican faithful that will vote in the primary.

"No one has been stronger in support of Second Amendment, self-defense, and anti-crime issues than Charlie Crist and we sincerely appreciate your solid pro-sportsmen, pro-Second Amendment, pro-freedom record," wrote Marion Hammer, NRA past president and Executive Director of Unified Sportsmen of Florida in a letter to Crist informing him of the endorsement.

The McCain endorsement stings a bit since some key supporters of Crist rival Tom Gallagher, such as Rep. David Rivera, a Miami Republican, are staunch backers of McCain.

Yet give credit to Rivera for putting his own spin on the endorsement.

"A McCain endorsement will reinforce among conservative Republicans the impression that Charlie Crist is a moderate,'' said Rivera.

McCain was attacked in the bare-knuckles 2000 presidential primary in South Carolina by religious leader James Dobson for having had an adulterous relationship that ruined a previous marriage.


TOPICS: Politics
KEYWORDS: 2ndamendment; arizona; banglist; crist; flelection2006; florida; mccain; nra; secondamendment
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1 posted on 08/10/2006 11:07:48 AM PDT by neverdem
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To: Joe Brower
BANG!
2 posted on 08/10/2006 11:09:02 AM PDT by neverdem (May you be in heaven a half hour before the devil knows that you're dead.)
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To: neverdem

If I lived in FL, I would view this as one endorsement having a neutralizing affect on the other. Making it clear as mud.


3 posted on 08/10/2006 11:57:23 AM PDT by looscnnn ("Olestra (Olean) applications causes memory leaks" PC Confusious)
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To: looscnnn

The only thing worse would be Arlen Specter endorsing him at the same time JPFO did, talk about opposites.


4 posted on 08/10/2006 11:58:39 AM PDT by looscnnn ("Olestra (Olean) applications causes memory leaks" PC Confusious)
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To: looscnnn; JulieRNR21; kinganamort; katherineisgreat; floriduh voter; summer; Goldwater Girl; ...
"I would view this as one endorsement having a neutralizing affect on the other"

Yep. Sure is confusing, ain't it! $8-)

Florida Freeper


5 posted on 08/10/2006 12:06:49 PM PDT by Joe Brower (The Constitution defines Conservatism. *NRA*)
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To: looscnnn; Joe Brower

NRA ... on the other hand ... McCain. LOL


6 posted on 08/10/2006 12:10:44 PM PDT by NonValueAdded (Tom Gallagher - the anti-Crist [FL Governor, 2006 primary])
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To: NonValueAdded
I am not sure which lever to pull or button to punch...I am a life member of the NRA. I know that that politics does not really play a role in their endorsement...It is strictly on his gun rights record...On the other hand McCain is another issue with me...I am not liking either choice at this time but will not stand by and let a Dem in office if it can be helped..Which nose to hold...
7 posted on 08/10/2006 12:20:56 PM PDT by RNO1 (POW's Never Ever Have A Good Day)
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To: Mase; RNO1; Nick Danger; mission9; pleikumud; FreeKeys; danamco; Chanticleer; SoFloFreeper; ...

HOLD YOUR FIRE.....GUYS.......PATIENCE PLEASE

More will be revealed later!


8 posted on 08/10/2006 12:27:30 PM PDT by JulieRNR21 (Go Katherine "ALL your base are belong to us." Go here:http://www.ElectHarris.org)
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To: neverdem
McCain wants him? That's it: I won't vote for him in the primary.

I respect the NRA--used to be a member--but I've gotta go with Gallagher.

9 posted on 08/10/2006 12:32:40 PM PDT by Recovering_Democrat (I am SO glad to no longer be associated with the party of "dependence on government"!)
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To: Joe Brower

Almost ranks right up there with the NRA endorsing Specter.


10 posted on 08/10/2006 12:36:26 PM PDT by looscnnn ("Olestra (Olean) applications causes memory leaks" PC Confusious)
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To: neverdem

interesting...... i'm for Gallagher in the primary


11 posted on 08/10/2006 12:41:12 PM PDT by davidosborne (DavidOsborne.net)
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To: JulieRNR21; davidosborne; Joe Brower
McCain is not popular in Florida. This may be the beginning of the end for Crist. What's McCain doing endorsing someone thousands of miles away? If Crist was doing great, why McCain? Is MCCAIN FOR PATHWAY TO CITIZENSHIP? If McCain is, and Crist is for sure, this is to flood the state with cheap labor. Guard your employment, folks. You know, the job that you won't do????

I already knew re: the NRA but, Gallagher is a gun owner. We went through the 2nd amendment stuff in detail last week.

12 posted on 08/10/2006 12:49:30 PM PDT by floriduh voter (End the Social Promotion of Charlie Crist! Vote for Tom Gallagher www.tg2006.com)
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To: Joe Brower

flood the state with illegal aliens. they think we're stupid. LOL


13 posted on 08/10/2006 12:51:29 PM PDT by floriduh voter (End the Social Promotion of Charlie Crist! Vote for Tom Gallagher www.tg2006.com)
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To: neverdem

Don't know anything at all about Crist. But, McCain is one of my State Senators, and I have nothing further to say...


14 posted on 08/10/2006 12:53:15 PM PDT by Mrs. Darla Ruth Schwerin
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To: RNO1; davidosborne

RNO1, if you would like, maybe davidosborne can ping you to the thread about Tom Gallagher's Second Amendment Views. More than likely, Crist has never fired a weapon but Gallagher has a conceal carry permit.


15 posted on 08/10/2006 12:53:33 PM PDT by floriduh voter (End the Social Promotion of Charlie Crist! Vote for Tom Gallagher www.tg2006.com)
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To: JulieRNR21
I have allot of patience Julie...I have a person who at this time I support...I think you know who it is...I just want to make sure hopefully we get the best person for the job...It is very important to this state...It is now my home and for the along time..I just want us to get it right...
16 posted on 08/10/2006 12:54:07 PM PDT by RNO1 (POW's Never Ever Have A Good Day)
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To: floriduh voter

Flood the state with undocumented workers, just like McCain has in his state!

17 posted on 08/10/2006 12:57:25 PM PDT by floriduh voter (End the Social Promotion of Charlie Crist! Vote for Tom Gallagher www.tg2006.com)
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To: floriduh voter
SOCIAL SERVICES THROUGH THE ROOF!


18 posted on 08/10/2006 1:01:38 PM PDT by floriduh voter (End the Social Promotion of Charlie Crist! Vote for Tom Gallagher www.tg2006.com)
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To: JulieRNR21
McCain...this is a big misstep and they cannot put the McCain Genie back in the bottle. Who thought that McCain's endorsement was a good idea? Maybe there's a mole in Crist's camp.

This is GOOD FOR GALLAGHER! I'm not panicking. I'm shocked. Arizona is like really far away and nothing like Florida. Where's the commonality except that they both have huge egos.

19 posted on 08/10/2006 1:05:28 PM PDT by floriduh voter (End the Social Promotion of Charlie Crist! Vote for Tom Gallagher www.tg2006.com)
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To: JulieRNR21

BTTT


20 posted on 08/10/2006 1:10:12 PM PDT by tiredoflaundry (Praying for Israel)
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