Posted on 01/20/2016 8:58:21 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
Sen. John McCain declined on Wednesday to criticize Sarah Palin, his former running mate, for endorsing Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump.
"I respect her view," McCain (R-Ariz.) told reporters in the Senate on Wednesday, a day after Palin endorsed the man with whom he has had a bitter feud.
"I have great affection and appreciation for her," he said. "I respect what she does."
Palin's decision isn't affecting his own thinking about the race, McCain added.
"I'm not considering anyone," he said. "I've got my own race to run."
McCain had previously endorsed Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), one of his closest legislative allies. Graham's campaign never managed to attract sizable support, forcing him to abandon the bid in December...
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“I’ve got my own race to run.”
And I will donate to your opponent just like I did the last time. This time I hope you lose.
There was a time when I thought Palin would be his opponent, as she owns a residence in Arizona.
FYJM
I can see why you would think that.
Juan McCain sucking up to get her endorsemént
Anyone but Cruz is the establishment manta
You know that’s right.He’s such a POS.
Birds of a feather flock together.
I like Palin. she certainly doesn’t need a backstabbing McCain to give her permission.
Arizonan’s would be so lucky to have Palin, as Senator, over Juan.
It is not to be....her AZ home is on the market.
So said the n00b.
Maybe you’re talking about birds like the Cruz’s and Goldman and Sachs....sticking together.
“I’m not considering anyone,” he said. “I’ve got my own race to run.”
Are you frightened, John? You don’t seem quite like yourself. Is the primary in your future making you feel a little bit nervous?
How stoned did the old bastard have to get to use Palin and respect in the same sentence?
Uh Oh He is going to endorse Trump!!!
Maybe he can get Linda on board, too!
McLettuceHead speaks!
“Juan McCain sucking up to get her endorsement”
More like, avoiding the wrath of Trump AND Sarah. Best to walk away.
I have a very hard time believing what he says about Sarah as she espouses ideas that he has continually, forcefully and with great delight derided at every opportunity.
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