Posted on 02/07/2008 11:09:08 AM PST by icwhatudo
The Dewey Loman American Legion Post 109 is the place to be tonight for Maryland Republicans.
That’s where presidential candidate Sen. John McCain and ex-presidential candidate Mitt Romney are both scheduled to speak this evening in Halethorpe Maryland.
Romney was previously scheduled to attend the event, while McCain announced his surprise appearance this morning.
And just minutes ago, McCain’s campaign put out word that the Arizona senator would be picking up “a major endorsement” at this evening’s Baltimore County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner.
Minutes later, former Massachusetts Gov. Romney announced he would be ending his bid for the White House.
One source with knowledge of tonight’s event tells PolitickerMD.com that former Gov. Bob Ehrlich will not be the one introducing McCain before the presidential candidate delivers brief remarks; however, Ehrlich aides say he will be announcing his endorsement this evening.
But does an Ehrlich endorsement qualify for a national teaser endorsement at this stage of McCain's campaign? We think not.
There are implications that Romney, who has been locked in a bitter fight with McCain, would make the quick endorsement with the hope of unifying their party.
According to an advance text of his speech to the 2008 CPAC conference obtained by Time’s Mark Halperin, Romney said, “I disagree with Senator McCain on a number of issues, as you know.”
“But I agree with him on doing whatever it takes to be successful in Iraq, on finding and executing Osama bin Laden, and on eliminating Al Qaeda and terror. If I fight on in my campaign, all the way to the convention, I would forestall the launch of a national campaign and make it more likely that Senator Clinton or Obama would win.”
Do you Romney supporters (if it is true) consider this a “sellout”..??
“And just minutes ago, McCain’s campaign put out word that the Arizona senator would be picking up “a major endorsement” at this evening’s Baltimore County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner.”
Probably Thompson and Romney. Huckabee already endorses McCain.
Get a grip.
My purse is closed. My vote will go for an independent or for a write in candidate by the name of “Daffy Duck.”
Preach it Yosemitest!
Next time the RNC sends us a begging letter, we need to have those Jorge pesos ready, just this time with McPains mug on them.
BREAKING: MarineBrat to get outta politics for 4 years.
He already did. His entire reason for withdrawing was to save America by ensuring that the surrender monkeys Hillary or Obama don’t win the presidency. He sacrificed himself to stop the infighting and to try to get us all to fully support the eventual Republican candidate, John McCain. Great move but that’s gonna be a tough order to fill.
It’s like a bad dream where McCain plays Satan.
Politically, Romney is just a self-controlled version of John McCain's liberalism.
Its called “class”. No one wants to be a SoreLoserman.
The irony of all ironies would be if Willard endorsed McCain BEFORE Fred Thompson, since it was Team Romney that ceasely spread the unfounded rumor that Fred would withdraw and immediately back McCain.
I shall watch keenly for developments.
No sense of proportion, no judgment, no principles. If this is conservatism, what would neurosis look like?
McCain won’t win the Presidency.
Romney is better suited for Secretary of Good Hair.
McCain is the next Commander in Cheif whether anyone likes it or not!!!
He returned from dead in these primaries.
Now people think Republicans are dead and have no chance in fall.
Once again old man would prove everyone wrong!
Stop Hillobama - Vote Republican!!!
And we're the jerks!!! This is NOT America anymore. We were spoon fed this idiot by the MEDIA!
I would consider voting for McCain with Thompson as running mate. McCain will only serve one term and a conservative like Thompson would tone down the bad effects of a McCain presidency. Under NO circumstance should we bow down to Hillobama!
Sure, why not? Just to make my joy complete.
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