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Joint Statement From President-elect Barack Obama And U.S. Senator John McCain

Joint statement from President-elect Barack Obama and U.S. Senator John McCain

“At this defining moment in history, we believe that Americans of all parties want and need their leaders to come together and change the bad habits of Washington so that we can solve the common and urgent challenges of our time. It is in this spirit that we had a productive conversation today about the need to launch a new era of reform where we take on government waste and bitter partisanship in Washington in order to restore trust in government, and bring back prosperity and opportunity for every hardworking American family. We hope to work together in the days and months ahead on critical challenges like solving our financial crisis, creating a new energy economy, and protecting our nation’s security.”

Posted by Mike on November 17, 2008 | Permalink

Tags: Barack Obama, John McCain, Statement

Remarks By John McCain, Phoenix, Arizona, November 4, 2008

Remarks by John McCain
November 4, 2008

Thank you. Thank you, my friends. Thank you for coming here on this beautiful Arizona evening.

My friends, we have -- we have come to the end of a long journey. The American people have spoken, and they have spoken clearly. A little while ago, I had the honor of calling Senator Barack Obama to congratulate him on being elected the next president of the country that we both love.

In a contest as long and difficult as this campaign has been, his success alone commands my respect for his ability and perseverance. But that he managed to do so by inspiring the hopes of so many millions of Americans who had once wrongly believed that they had little at stake or little influence in the election of an American president is something I deeply admire and commend him for achieving.

This is an historic election, and I recognize the special significance it has for African-Americans and for the special pride that must be theirs tonight.

I've always believed that America offers opportunities to all who have the industry and will to seize it. Senator Obama believes that, too. But we both recognize that though we have come a long way from the old injustices that once stained our nation's reputation and denied some Americans the full blessings of American citizenship, the memory of them still had the power to wound.

A century ago, President Theodore Roosevelt's invitation of Booker T. Washington to dine at the White House was taken as an outrage in many quarters. America today is a world away from the cruel and prideful bigotry of that time. There is no better evidence of this than the election of an African American to the presidency of the United States. Let there be no reason now for any American to fail to cherish their citizenship in this, the greatest nation on Earth.

Senator Obama has achieved a great thing for himself and for his country. I applaud him for it, and offer in my sincere sympathy that his beloved grandmother did not live to see this day, though our faith assures us she is at rest in the presence of her creator and so very proud of the good man she helped raise.

Senator Obama and I have had and argued our differences, and he has prevailed. No doubt many of those differences remain. These are difficult times for our country, and I pledge to him tonight to do all in my power to help him lead us through the many challenges we face.

I urge all Americans who supported me to join me in not just congratulating him, but offering our next president our good will and earnest effort to find ways to come together, to find the necessary compromises, to bridge our differences, and help restore our prosperity, defend our security in a dangerous world, and leave our children and grandchildren a stronger, better country than we inherited.

Whatever our differences, we are fellow Americans. And please believe me when I say no association has ever meant more to me than that.

It is natural tonight to feel some disappointment, but tomorrow we must move beyond it and work together to get our country moving again. We fought as hard as we could.

And though we fell short, the failure is mine, not yours.

I am so deeply grateful to all of you for the great honor of your support and for all you have done for me. I wish the outcome had been different, my friends. The road was a difficult one from the outset. But your support and friendship never wavered. I cannot adequately express how deeply indebted I am to you.

I am especially grateful to my wife, Cindy, my children, my dear mother and all my family and to the many old and dear friends who have stood by my side through the many ups and downs of this long campaign. I have always been a fortunate man, and never more so for the love and encouragement you have given me.

You know, campaigns are often harder on a candidate's family than on the candidate, and that's been true in this campaign. All I can offer in compensation is my love and gratitude, and the promise of more peaceful years ahead.

I am also, of course, very thankful to Governor Sarah Palin, one of the best campaigners I have ever seen and an impressive new voice in our party for reform and the principles that have always been our greatest strength. Her husband Todd and their five beautiful children with their tireless dedication to our cause, and the courage and grace they showed in the rough-and-tumble of a presidential campaign. We can all look forward with great interest to her future service to Alaska, the Republican Party and our country.

To all my campaign comrades, from Rick Davis and Steve Schmidt and Mark Salter, to every last volunteer who fought so hard and valiantly month after month in what at times seemed to be the most challenged campaign in modern times, thank you so much. A lost election will never mean more to me than the privilege of your faith and friendship.

I don't know what more we could have done to try to win this election. I'll leave that to others to determine. Every candidate makes mistakes, and I'm sure I made my share of them. But I won't spend a moment of the future regretting what might have been.

This campaign was and will remain the great honor of my life. And my heart is filled with nothing but gratitude for the experience and to the American people for giving me a fair hearing before deciding that Senator Obama and my old friend Senator Joe Biden should have the honor of leading us for the next four years.

I would not be an American worthy of the name, should I regret a fate that has allowed me the extraordinary privilege of serving this country for a half a century. Today, I was a candidate for the highest office in the country I love so much. And tonight, I remain her servant. That is blessing enough for anyone and I thank the people of Arizona for it.

Tonight, more than any night, I hold in my heart nothing but love for this country and for all its citizens, whether they supported me or Senator Obama, I wish Godspeed to the man who was my former opponent and will be my president.

And I call on all Americans, as I have often in this campaign, to not despair of our present difficulties but to believe always in the promise and greatness of America, because nothing is inevitable here.

Americans never quit. We never surrender. We never hide from history, we make history.

Thank you, and God bless you, and God bless America. Thank you all very much.

Posted by Mike on November 05, 2008 | Permalink

Tags: 2008, Arizona, November 4, Phoenix, Remarks By John McCain

John McCain Live TV Stream

Posted by Mike on November 04, 2008 | Permalink

Tags: John McCain, Live, Stream, TV

McCain-Palin Campaign Launches Honest and Open Election Hotline

MCCAIN-PALIN CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES HONEST AND OPEN ELECTION HOTLINE

ARLINGTON, VA -- The McCain-Palin campaign launched the Honest and Open Election hotline to help citizens learn the location of their polling place, as well as report any instances of irregularities at the polls, including voter fraud, intimidation, violence and electioneering. The hotline can be accessed via phone at: 866-976-VOTE.

"With the tomorrow's election, our Honest and Open Election hotline will serve as an informative guide for all Americans participating in the electoral process," said McCain-Palin National Political Director Mike DuHaime. "The hotline will allow us to learn about and take steps toward remedying any voter irregularities at polling places across the country. While we are hopeful that Election Day will be free of any wrongdoing, allies of the Democrat Party, such as ACORN, have shown a willingness to commit fraud in both this election cycle and in 2004. Given the tightness of the polls, all examples of fraud must be addressed to preserve the integrity of the election."

In 2004, multiple forms of voter fraud occurred, including voter intimidation, fraudulent registrations, multiple ballots cast and votes bought for money. Already during the 2008 election cycle, a dead woman in Missouri cast an absentee ballot, individuals were arrested for voting twice in Florida and people in Ohio registered and voted on the same day.

Posted by Mike on November 03, 2008 | Permalink

Senator John McCain Election Day Road to Victory Rally, Tuesday November 4th in Grand Junction, CO

Senator John McCain Election Day Road to Victory Rally, Tuesday November 4th in Grand Junction, CO

WestStar Aviation
Hangar #2858
796 Heritage Way
Grand Junction, CO

Doors Open at 8:30 a.m.
Program Begins at 11:45 a.m.

Posted by Mike on November 02, 2008 | Permalink

Tags: 2008, CO, Election Day, Grand Junction, John McCain, November 4th, Road to Victory Rally, Tuesday

Senator John McCain & Cindy McCain Midnight Road to Victory Rally in Presoctt, AZ on Monday November 3rd

Senator John McCain & Cindy McCain Midnight Road to Victory Rally in Presoctt, AZ on Monday November 3rd

Yavapai County Courthouse
120 S. Cortez Street
Prescott, AZ 86303

Doors Open at 9:00 p.m.
Program Begins at 11:00 p.m.

Ticket Locations

Coconino County GOP Office
2101 North 4th Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Hours: Sat, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sun, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mon, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

McCain Southwest Regional HQ
5353 North 16th Street, Suite 120
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Hours: Sat, Sun, Mon, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Pima County McCain Office
1171 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Ste. 111
Tucson, AZ 85737
Hours: Sat, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sun, 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Mon, 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Pinal County GOP Office
400 N. Marshall Street
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
Hours: Sat, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sun, Closed
Mon, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Yavapai County GOP Office
112 E. Union Street
Prescott, AZ
Hours: Sat, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sun, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mon, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Posted by Mike on November 02, 2008 | Permalink

Tags: 2008, AZ, Cindy McCain, John McCain, Midnight, Monday November 3, Presoctt, Road to Victory Rally

Senator John McCain Road to Victory Rally, Monday November 3rd in Indianapolis, IN

Senator John McCain Road to Victory Rally, Monday November 3rd in Indianapolis, IN

Monday November 3rd

Indianapolis International Airport
International Arrivals Ramp
7001 Pierson Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46241

Doors Open at 2:00 p.m.
Program Begins at 3:00 p.m.

Please wear red to show the country that we'll keep Indiana Red on November 4th!

Tickets are limited and made available on a first come, first served basis.
Please visit one of the ticket distribution centers during the hours listed below to pick up your ticket ASAP.

Ticket Locations

Indiana Republican Party
47 South Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-635-7561
12noon to 9pm Saturday and Sunday

Hamilton County Republican Party
7246 Fishers Crossing Drive
Fishers, IN 46038
317-849-9600
12noon to 9pm Saturday and Sunday

Hendricks County Republican Party
4 West Main St
Danville, IN
12noon to 9pm Saturday and Sunday

Johnson County Republican Party
2020 South State Road 135
Greenwood, IN 46143
12noon to 9pm Saturday and Sunday

Madison County Republican Party
601 North Meridian
Anderson, IN 46016
765-642-8074
2pm to 9pm Saturday
12noon to 9pm Sunday

Tippecanoe County Republican Party
313 Columbia Street
Lafayette, IN 47901
765-742-2910
2pm to 9pm Saturday
10am to 9pm Sunday

Vigo County Republican Party
7 South 6th Street, Suite 212
Terre Haute, IN 47802
812-235-5300
2pm to 9pm Saturday
10am to 9pm Sunday

Posted by Mike on October 31, 2008 | Permalink

Tags: 2008, IN , Indianapolis, John McCain, Monday November 3, Road to Victory Rally

Governor Sarah Palin Road to Victory Rally, Monday November 3rd in Jefferson City, MO

Governor Sarah Palin Road to Victory Rally, Monday November 3rd in Jefferson City, MO

Monday November 3rd

Missouri State Capitol
201 West Capitol Avenue
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Doors Open at 8:00 a.m.
Program Begins at 11:00 a.m.

Please call the event hotline if you have any other questions: (314) 667- 4728

Ticket Locations
Tickets are available on Saturday from 10am to 9pm and Sunday from 9am to 9pm.

Columbia Victory Office
1301 Vandiver, Suite P
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 418-8037

Missouri Victory Headquarters
2015 Missouri Blvd.
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 632-2828

Randolph County Republican Headquarters
320 West Reed Street
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-9240

Camden County GOP HQ
4091 Hwy 54, Suite 100
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573)302-0510

Audrain County GOP Office
734 Monroe St.
Mexico, MO

Monroe City GOP HQ
SE corner of Hwy 24 Hwy 36
Monroe City. MO

Callaway County GOP HQ
Court and Fifth street
Fulton, MO

Posted by Mike on October 31, 2008 | Permalink

Tags: 2008, Jefferson City, MO, Monday November 3, Sarah Palin Road to Victory Rally

Senator John McCain Road to Victory Rally, Monday November 3rd in Tampa, FL

Senator John McCain Road to Victory Rally, Monday November 3rd in Tampa, FL

Monday November 3rd

Outside of Raymond James Stadium
4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33607

Doors Open at 6:00 a.m.

For more information, call (850) 391-4219.

Tickets are available for printing online and for pickup at the Victory Offices listed below beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.

Tickets do not guarantee entry to the event, so please make sure to arrive early. For security reasons, bags and signs are prohibited inside the venue.

Ticket Locations

Pinellas Victory Office
3 Cypress Drive
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 656-6763

Pinellas Victory Office
4707 140th Avenue, Suite 208
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 539-6009

Pinellas Victory Office
6665 54th Ave North
St. Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 657-0170

Hillsborough Victory Office
142 West Platt Street
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 254-8010

Hillsborough Victory Office
800 West Lumsden Road
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 657-6499

Hillsborough Victory Office
6904 West Linebaugh
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 454-1735

Manatee Victory Office
2614 Manatee Ave West, Suite A
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 714-0600

Pasco Victory Office
7414 State Road 52
Hudson, FL 34667
(727) 863-5400

Pasco Victory Office
5509 Grand Blvd
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 815-7671

Pasco Victory Office
23900 State Road 54, Suite 102
Lutz, FL 33559
(813) 235-9640

Pasco Victory Office
13128 Hwy 301 North
Dade City, FL 33525
(727) 686-7585

Polk Victory Office
4404 South Florid a Ave, Suite 24
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 646-4060

Posted by Mike on October 31, 2008 | Permalink

Tags: 2008, FL , John McCain, Monday November 3, Road to Victory Rally, Tampa

Senator John McCain Road to Victory Rally, Sunday November 2nd in Miami, FL

Senator John McCain Road to Victory Rally, Sunday November 2nd in Miami, FL

Sunday November 2nd

Bank United Center
University of Miami
1245 Dauer Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Doors Open at 7:30 p.m.

John McCain will be returning to Miami on Sunday, November 2nd for a Road to Victory Rally. Several top musical talents in the Miami Area will perform at the event, including: Albita, Continental Brass, Carlos Oliva y los Sobrinos del Juez, and Javier Romero.

Tickets are available for printing online and for pickup at our Miami-Dade Victory Offices beginning on Saturday at 10:30 AM and at our Broward Victory Offices beginning on Saturday at noon.

Tickets do not guarantee entry to the event, so please make sure to arrive early. For security reasons, bags and signs are prohibited inside the venue.

Ticket Locations

Miami-Dade Victory Office
1138 W. 49th Street
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 825-0046

Miami-Dade Victory Office
229 South Krome Avenue
Homestead, FL 33030
(786) 243-0208

Miami-Dade Victory Office
7780 NW 25th Street, Suite 22
Miami, FL 33122
(305) 261-2199

Miami-Dade Victory Office
2450 SW 137th Avenue, Suite 211
Miami, FL 33715
(305) 559-6783

Broward Victory Office
9463 Sample Road
Coral Springs, FL 33065
(954) 344-0841

Broward Victory Office
2220 S. University Drive
Davie, FL 33324
(954) 701-4450

Broward Victory Office
2021 Tyler Street
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 925-1707

Broward Victory Office
3287 N Federal Highway
Pompano Beach, FL 33364
(954) 682-2512

Broward Victory Office
150 South Andrews Avenue
Pompano Beach, FL 33367
(954) 941-7775

Posted by Mike on October 31, 2008 | Permalink

Tags: 2008, FL , John McCain, Miami, Road to Victory Rally, Sunday November 2

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