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Tom Coburn, Lawrence Eagleburger endorse John McCain

• Posted by Beth on January 16th, 2008 filed in 2008 election, Candidates, Fred Thompson, General, John McCain, Politics, The War    

I’m quite sure you’ve already heard that Senator Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, a man with unquestionable conservative credentials, has given McCain a strong endorsement. The official press release:

ARLINGTON, VA — U.S. Senator John McCain’s presidential campaign today announced that Senator Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) has endorsed John McCain for President of the United States. Senator Coburn issued the following statement on his endorsement:

“I am honored to be here in South Carolina today, and I am very proud to endorse my friend and colleague Senator John McCain for President of the United States. John McCain and I have stood side-by-side on many issues and I’d like to speak to two of them today — fiscal responsibility and ensuring the sanctity of human life.

“Much has been made in this presidential campaign about the need for change in Washington. Candidates from both sides of the aisle have talked about bringing real reform to the federal government. But, only one candidate has a record of putting his money where his mouth is, and that’s John McCain.

“Since I came to Congress in 1995, I have met one true reformer — John McCain. He has the unique blend of character, guts, and experience needed to transform Washington from the inside out. He is beholden to no special interest. He is guided by strong conservative principles, and committed to doing what he believes is right without concern for political consequence.

“John McCain has never been afraid to take the road less traveled, and he has fought wasteful spending at every turn along the way. He’s saved taxpayers untold billions, and he has rightfully earned the reputation as the Senate’s number one fiscal hawk. I trust that as president, John McCain will veto any pork-barrel bill that crosses his desk, and will make the authors famous.

“When it comes to ensuring the sanctity of human life, you will find no one stronger on the issue than Senator McCain. For twenty-four years, John McCain has been an unwavering voice in Congress for the rights of the unborn.

“For those reasons and more, I urge voters here in South Carolina and across the country to join me in supporting John McCain for president.”

That’s a big one, y’all. And he certainly isn’t alone–check out this massive list of supporters.

And there’s more! I just found this today–Lawrence Eagleburger is the latest former Secretary of State to endorse Senator McCain, and he wrote today about why he supports him at RedState. Key point:

Iraq has been the overriding foreign policy issue of the first decade of the 21st Century and will be the overriding foreign policy issue of the 2008 Presidential Campaign. How the United States meets the difficult and dangerous challenges that surely will come in the war on terror will define our Nation and the role we play in the world. John McCain, more than any other candidate, offers steady, tested leadership to lead us through these important times.

Can’t say I’d argue with that. Read the whole thing.

Meanwhile, in between campaign stops, Sen. McCain took time for his weekly blogger call. I haven’t been able to call in for several weeks for a variety of reasons (I probably will next week), but Fausta did and took some notes which she’s published here. And as usual, Jim Geraghty was also in the call, and has his writeup here. I’d encourage others to participate in the blogger calls–the way it’s looking, John McCain might very well be our nominee, and you will be better informed after calling in. I’d also venture to say that whatever reservations you may have may be alleviated somewhat.

I think I’m gonna go out on a limb and say if Fred! doesn’t do well in South Carolina, I’ll be on the Straight Talk Express.

(I know, I never thought I’d be saying it either, but you’ll hear more from me about that if/when the time comes.)

Here’s the latest ad running in South Carolina, “Tied Up.”

What, you don’t like that I’m shilling for John McCain? Do something about it, then. Make Fred a viable candidate.
Time to put up or shut up.