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DEL.ICIO.USMcCain names his Georgia squad
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Heavy-hitters in Georgia Republican circles continue to spread themselves among three camps in the ‘08 race for the White House.
This morning, the campaign of U.S. Sen. John McCain named its state advisory committee: state Sen. Jeff Mullis of Chickamauga, state GOP chairman Alec Poitevint; Derrick Dickey, former aide to Gov. Sonny Perdue; Leigh Ann Wood Gillis, in charge of raising money for Perdue; Clint Murphy who headed up campaigns for both U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson and Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle in the Savannah area; John Sours, a long-time activist with libertarian leanings and excellent veteran contacts; and Jay Walker, the former chief of staff for House Speaker Glenn Richardson.
A spokesman for the campaign said McCain, who dropped by last month, is likely to make another pass through Georgia soon — though that will be delayed somewhat by a foray into the Middle East tomorrow.
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By RamblinLonghorn
March 29, 2007 1:14 PM | Link to this
“McCain, who dropped by last month, is likely to make another pass through Georgia soon — though that will be delayed somewhat by a foray into the Middle East tomorrow.”
I’m sure he’ll be going through all those perfectly safe neighborhoods in Baghdad that Gen. Patreus walks through without security. Then he’ll take a leisurely stroll to Sadr City and have an enlightening conversation with Muqtada.
By Rawena
March 29, 2007 1:32 PM | Link to this
Shrillary will win in a landslide if you guys nominate McCain. Please don’t.
By irish65
March 29, 2007 3:20 PM | Link to this
He won’t be on any real schedule…He’s lost his way and is still searching to find it. Now that he is a “full supporter” of the “Surge”, he’ll have to have a map to find the Middle East, let alone a single State.
By jack
March 29, 2007 3:53 PM | Link to this
I don’t trust and won’t vote for anyone who wants so desperately to be president just so he can say that “I’m President.” McCain engenders no interest, no enthuiasm, and no passion for anything other than being president. I just don’t care, I’ll vote for someone else.
By D.K. Huffman
March 29, 2007 4:18 PM | Link to this
McCain, what a flip flop.. therealmccain.com shows all his pandering , changing his story one audience to the next…even within the same hour!..another political sham.
Ask his “vaunted” Georgia campaign crew to address this head on, what a disgrace
By Craig
March 29, 2007 4:21 PM | Link to this
Jack,
If what you say is true then I guess you won’t be voting for anyone running. All of them have that attitude. Tell me what exactly you look for in a candidate. What do you want in your President?
By Craig
March 29, 2007 4:22 PM | Link to this
D.K.,
Tell us who you like. Who among those running has not done the same thing you slam McCain for?
By Gotahell John
March 29, 2007 4:46 PM | Link to this
McCain is a creep. He was a miserable failure in 2000; he will fail in 2008. So, he has Ge Rep. pols in his pocket. Big deal. Endorsements from professional pol/w******* are worthless. Voters don’t listen to them any more than they do endorsements by the ajc. McCain is a mean-spirited hypocrite. People don’t like him and will not nominate him. No matter how much Sonny does.
By D.K. Huffman
March 29, 2007 4:51 PM | Link to this
Bill Richardson for one, Chuck Hagel, undeclared is another, give me examples of an Obama flip flop, or one where congress as a whole was not mislead on the war…( try Hillary for example. ). How about a Guiliani mistep?
By Paula
March 29, 2007 6:02 PM | Link to this
Fred Thompson will definitely be a contender if he decides to run in 08.
By Crazy Cajun
March 29, 2007 7:08 PM | Link to this
So that’s who Sonny believes will choose him as a running mate!
By guy.smyley
March 29, 2007 7:33 PM | Link to this
vote for Obama!
By Pam
March 29, 2007 8:56 PM | Link to this
I believe that it is in the best interest for the state of Georgia not only to support Obama but vote for him as well.
By Snake
March 29, 2007 10:40 PM | Link to this
I hope the Democrats vote Obama. He is further to the left than Hillary. Easy Republican win!
By Dave
March 30, 2007 8:22 AM | Link to this
In 2000 I was a strong McCain supporter. At this point in time unless Iraq is resolved I see McCain’s position on the war a loser with voters in the general election. Unfortunately I think he is losing independents and Libertarians like me to gain social conservatives.
By O' Tim
March 30, 2007 9:43 AM | Link to this
I hope the Democrats vote Obama. He is further to the left than Hillary.
That’s the spirit, Snake! keep that “Lesser Of Two Evils” ball rolling here in the good ole’ U.S.A. It’s how we end up with such an apathetic electorate. But hey, if Easy Republican win! is all you care about, you’ll no doubt get your wish in Georgia.
By Eric Dondero
April 1, 2007 10:41 AM | Link to this
I’m surprised to see someone with “libertarian leanings - John Sours, signing on with McCain. John McCain, though a respected Veteran, has very few libertarian leanings. Most libertarians are supporting Giuliani, who is fiscally conervative, socially tolerant and Pro-War on Islamo-Fascism
But it can’t hurt. Perhaps Mr. Sours will inject a healthy dose of limited government-ism into the McCain campaign.
Eric Dondero, CEO MainstreamLibertarian.com
By Brian Joyce
April 1, 2007 3:20 PM | Link to this
Gee, I would think most Libertarians will support U.S. Congressman Ron Paul for President, as he really does believe in less government and votes that way, unlike any of the other candidates.
By Doug Craig
April 1, 2007 8:52 PM | Link to this
Brain Joyce The guy eric above is a freak.He is not from Ga. He was a senoir aide for Ron Paul. He is bitter against Ron Paul. I like Ron Paul but I like George Phillies better. He has enough guts to run as a Libertarian.(Ron Paul has also). Rudy IS NOT a Libertarian. Doug Craig www.crazyforliberty.com
By Craig
April 1, 2007 9:02 PM | Link to this
John Sours was a huge McCain supporter in GA during the 2000 campaign. I believe Sours and close friend and current state Rep Harry Geisinger were two high profile McCain supporters then. So Sours is consistent in his support for McCain.