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.”
Was there ever any doubt?
Ron Paul for President!
Ronald Reagan endorsed Gerald Ford, but he didn't campaign for him. He campaigned for good conservatives down ticket.
McCain might help us win the war on terror. But it will do us little good if the southern border remains wide open to bring the WOT home.
Hernandez is a certified traitor. Born in Dallas, he became a dual Mexican citizen. His last position was serving as Vicente Fox's director or Amexican Reconquista. The "New Pioneers" of his book are the illegal alien invaders he promotes sending to America to get full amnesty and citizenship.
And this is Shamnesty McCain's point man on immigration.
Will he have the nerve to bring this invasion and reconquista promotor into an American Legion hall?
Does this mean McCain gets the delegates?
I cannot see Romney endorsing any of the remaining candidates. I think Mitt should wait and see.
...and you play a fool?
Reference “Dixie,” now if you can just change the words to address this SNAFU with McCain and the GOP.
Amen.
I guess that means your ready to concede to Hillary or Obama (Most likely Barack Hussein Obama). Is that correct?
So be it. HOWEVER, we still must turn out for conservatives running for congressional spots. We’re going to need them to hold Hillary/Obama in check. We still must be fired up and turn out for them.
pppfffttt... I don’t care WHO endorses McCain, whether it’s Mitt, Fred or the man in the moon.
It's like a bestselling novel where the bad guys take over the WH. I guess we can alwasy hope the martians come and beam him up before the convention.
I consider it political B.S. Who else is he going to endorse?
Even if Jesus would endorse McCain, I don't think I could support him.
Cthulhu ‘08!
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LOL . . . vote Huck. We’ll see if he has the stomach to take this all the way to the convention. If he does he could still deliver a contested and exciting convention with a dark horse nominee . . . imagine a conservative, with an excited party, ready to give and no “cap” on anyones contributions, and with the Dems tapped out after an endless campaign and their big donors “capped out.” There ya’ go.
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