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« Woman convicted on gun and drug charges in Mass. | Today | Pawtucket man ordered held on drug charges » February 14, 2008New: McCain: I will carry Rhode Island / Photo
WARWICK -- U.S. Sen. John McCain rallied a crowd of Republican Party faithful here today with a strong defense of the military surge in Iraq, a pledge to combat global warming, and a hope for economic recovery. McCain also told the crowd that, though he respected his opponent, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, "I expect to be the Republican party nominee." The senator spent the early part of the day campaigning in Vermont -- another fairly liberal Democratic state -- and the afternoon here in Rhode Island, which hasn't voted for a Republican presidential candidate since Ronald Reagan in 1984. The audience of more than 1,000 at the Crowne Plaza hotel was sprinkled with veterans and, as veteran McCain always does, he recognized them for their contributions and said that he would "fix veterans' health care" if he became president. "I will carry the state of Rhode Island," he said emphatically. "I do believe I am on the path to getting the nomination of my party." In an interview outside the rally, McCain was asked how he felt about former U.S. Sen. Lincoln Chafee's announcement this morning that he will be endorsing Democrat Barack Obama. Rhode Islander Chafee, who has since left the GOP, said he chose Obama because he had not supported the war on Iraq, as had McCain and other top Democratic contender, U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton. McCain replied, "I have great respect and affection for Senator Chafee and I respect whatever decision he makes." Audio: Journal political columnist M. Charles Bakst interviews McCain (6 min, 46 sec). -- Journal staff writer Scott MacKay, with reports from Journal political columnist M. Charles Bakst Governor Carcieri, who originally supported former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney in the 2008 presidential race, gave a ringing endorsement today to McCain. "I'm going to do everything I possibly can" to make sure that he's the next president, Carcieri said. After leaving Rhode Island, McCain headed to Boston, where he is expected to accept Romney's endorsement. Posted by Brandie Jefferson CommentsFrank Martin | February 14, 2008 4:18 PM link funny- wasn't carcieri backing romney a month ago? Kate | February 14, 2008 7:54 PM link I had the pleasure of being the emcee for the Senator today. He is a great man and we had a nice talk on the ride to the airport. He is a man of conviction and can lead. He has the experience. I wholeheartedly support him! Caswell | February 14, 2008 10:20 PM link Sen. McCain is a trustworthy and proven person. Same cannot be said for Sen. Clinton nor of Obama. Both are one term Senators with little or no experience. Do we want the Federal Government to be managed like the Rhode Island General Assembly? If not, then it's McCain all the way! Paul | February 15, 2008 5:34 AM link I'm a serious fan of Gov Carcieri, but cannot agree with his judgement regarding McCain, or Romney. As a man who has seen the importance locally of reducing bureaucracy and the overhead costs of government, I cannot believe he'd overlook a candidate as viable and reliable in these areas as is Dr. Ron Paul. Jami Desroisers | February 15, 2008 11:25 AM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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This man is the eptome of what a Hypocrite is-he talks out of both sides of his mouth-he's not to be trusted! He's a Bush and Carcieri darling!