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Senator John McCain Endorses Ken Blackwell
KenBlackwell.com ^ | October 6, 2005 | Ken Blackwell for Governor website

Posted on 10/06/2005 4:45:06 PM PDT by Columbus Dawg

COLUMBUS - Citing Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell’s independent, courageous leadership, Arizona Senator John McCain today endorsed Secretary Blackwell’s gubernatorial candidacy. Senator McCain’s endorsement substantially adds to the Blackwell campaign’s momentum and provides the organization with another powerful national ally and resource.

“Ohioans need Ken Blackwell’s clear thinking, straight talk and strong leadership at the top of the ticket,” said Senator McCain. “His agenda for limited government, economic development and job creation will put Ohio back on a winning path.”

“Senator McCain is a national hero and a man of integrity and principled leadership,” said Secretary Blackwell. “I am honored by his early support of my candidacy.”

“Voters admire Ken Blackwell’s independent, courageous leadership,” said Senator McCain. “Ken is building a winning coalition of Republican, conservative Democrat and Independent voters who will lead the Ohio GOP to victory in November 2006. I look forward to campaigning with him at public events and fundraisers across Ohio.”

Senator McCain joins a growing contingent of nationally respected conservative leaders who have joined the Blackwell campaign team. Texas Governor Rick Perry, South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, former Georgia U.S. Senator Zell Miller and Forbes Magazine publisher Steve Forbes have also endorsed Secretary Blackwell’s gubernatorial candidacy.

Several independent and campaign polls show that Secretary Blackwell maintains a significant lead over his two Republican gubernatorial opponents, Attorney General Jim Petro and Auditor Betty Montgomery. Both trail Secretary Blackwell by at least 15 points according to the polling data.

Secretary Blackwell also bests both potential Democrat candidates, Rep. Ted Strickland and Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman, in head-to-head match-ups in a recent Zogby Interactive Poll. Both Petro and Montgomery lose by wide margins in similar match-ups against Strickland and Coleman.


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Ohio
KEYWORDS: 2006primary; blackwell; mccain; ohio
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Wow, I wonder what people think of this!
1 posted on 10/06/2005 4:45:08 PM PDT by Columbus Dawg
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To: Columbus Dawg

Darn. I liked Blackwell.


2 posted on 10/06/2005 4:48:23 PM PDT by ElkGroveDan (California bashers will be called out)
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To: Columbus Dawg

Wow, I wonder which orifice mccain was speaking out of this time?


3 posted on 10/06/2005 4:48:51 PM PDT by pipecorp (Let's have a CRUSADE! , the muslims have already started. 1700 replies and not a single post!)
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To: Columbus Dawg

“Ohioans need Ken Blackwell’s clear thinking, straight talk and strong leadership at the top of the ticket,” said Senator McCain. “His agenda for limited government, economic development and job creation will put Ohio back on a winning path.”

As an Ohioan, gotta agree with McCain on this. Taft has been a disgrace to our state. I hope Blackwell is our next governor.


4 posted on 10/06/2005 4:49:32 PM PDT by jdm
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To: ElkGroveDan
Darn. I liked Blackwell.

This is sarcasm, right? Blackwell can't help who endorses him. I donated to Blackwell's campaign twice before this happened.

5 posted on 10/06/2005 4:49:54 PM PDT by Stepan12
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To: ElkGroveDan

The problem with OH is the RINOs have ruined it. Not sure how getting an endorsement from grandaddy RINO will help things.


6 posted on 10/06/2005 4:50:05 PM PDT by flashbunny (Suggested New RNC Slogan: "The Republican Party: Who else you gonna vote for?")
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To: Columbus Dawg
"Senator McCain joins a growing contingent of nationally respected conservative leaders......."

That was poorly written. It almost leads one to think that the author considers McCain a "nationally respected conservative leader" which is, of course, absurd.
7 posted on 10/06/2005 4:53:07 PM PDT by Jaysun (Democrats: We must become more effective at fooling people.)
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To: Columbus Dawg

Now this is strange.


8 posted on 10/06/2005 4:53:38 PM PDT by Republican Wildcat
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To: Columbus Dawg

Thats all good and well but is he a Bush-bot? Would he kill himself if Bush asked him too?As another freeper so eloquently surmised earlier today.


9 posted on 10/06/2005 4:53:55 PM PDT by aft_lizard (This space waiting for a post election epiphany it now is: Question Everything)
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To: Columbus Dawg

It means McCain recognizes no one is likely to become President without Ohio.

That the Ohio Republicans are not popular right now, saving Blackwell.

That McCain wishes to be on good relations with the probable next Governor of a vital swing state, possibly earning Blackwell's recommendation in '08.


10 posted on 10/06/2005 4:59:24 PM PDT by Soul Seeker (Barbour/Honore in '08)
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To: jdm

I am fascinated by your comment. Are you telling me that your congressperson pursues the objectives that you need?


11 posted on 10/06/2005 5:02:17 PM PDT by mirkwood (Washington county Maine was the only red county. Also the poorest county.)
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To: Columbus Dawg


I really like Blackwell up until now.


12 posted on 10/06/2005 5:08:48 PM PDT by msnimje (If you suspect this post might need a sarcasm tag..... it does!)
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To: Stepan12
This is sarcasm, right?

Yes. A good friend of mine is working for Ken.

13 posted on 10/06/2005 5:10:20 PM PDT by ElkGroveDan (California bashers will be called out)
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To: Columbus Dawg

Now, if Rove gets Kasich to run for Ohio governor, McCain is really going to go nuts.


14 posted on 10/06/2005 5:12:29 PM PDT by Loyal Buckeye
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To: mirkwood

"Are you telling me that your congressperson pursues the objectives that you need?"

Yes, I've followed Blackwell closely through the years.


15 posted on 10/06/2005 5:13:56 PM PDT by jdm
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To: Jaysun

McCain a "nationally respected conservative leader" which is, of course, absurd.

You should check his voting record ranked by just about any conservative group.


16 posted on 10/06/2005 5:16:15 PM PDT by ConservativeGreek
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To: Columbus Dawg
WOW! Is right. "All your RINO's are belong to us"?

This is series. It's hugh. I'm stuned.

17 posted on 10/06/2005 5:35:59 PM PDT by manwiththehands
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To: Soul Seeker
You might have nailed it. Big time. McCain may be the King of the RINO's, but he's not stupid. Are you working for him? :)
18 posted on 10/06/2005 5:40:50 PM PDT by manwiththehands
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To: ConservativeGreek
You should check his voting record ranked by just about any conservative group.

I just did and you have a valid point. I guess I've put too much emphasis on his blunders (McCain-Fiendgold, for example) while ignoring the rest of his record. There are a few things about the guy that really burn my ass, such as his apparent adulterous love affair with the global warming kooks, but the same could be said for just about any politician.
19 posted on 10/06/2005 5:47:53 PM PDT by Jaysun (Democrats: We must become more effective at fooling people.)
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To: manwiththehands

I take it haven't seen my postings about him? Or have you. ;-)

There is no politician on Left or Right I detest more than Senator John McCain.

Even if he takes delight in turning on conservatives, even Christians, he isn't entirely foolish. He knows Ohio is pivotal. He's making connections. Also, it may be felt if McCain offers his support that Blackwell owes him. I would dispute that, if McCain is of that opinion. Blackwell leads with or without McCain's endorsement.


20 posted on 10/06/2005 5:50:07 PM PDT by Soul Seeker (Barbour/Honore in '08)
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