2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

John McCain Website Changes Slightly In Anticipation Of Tomorrow's VP Announcement

John McCain Website Changes Slightly in Anticipation Of The Naming Of His Choice For Vice President Tomorrow.

You will notice that they have left room to his right in the header for a photo of his Vice President.

John McCain 2008 Launches New TV Ad: "Convention Night"

JOHN MCCAIN 2008 LAUNCHES NEW TV AD: "CONVENTION NIGHT"

ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign released its latest television ad, entitled "Convention Night." The ad features John McCain offering his congratulations to Barack Obama for receiving the nomination of the Democratic Party on this important day in American history. The ad will air on national cable and in key states.

Script For "Convention Night" (TV :30)

JOHN MCCAIN: Senator Obama, this is truly a good day for America.

Too often the achievements of our opponents go unnoticed. So I wanted to stop and say, congratulations.

How perfect that your nomination would come on this historic day. Tomorrow, we'll be back at it. But tonight Senator, job well done.

I'm John McCain and I approved this message.

Welcome Rally For John McCain To Be Held In Minneapolis On September 3rd

A rally welcoming John McCain to the 2008 Republican National Convention will be held on the Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis. It will take place close to the noon hour on Wednesday, September 3rd.

More details to follow.

John McCain 2008 Launches New TV Ad: "Tiny"

JOHN MCCAIN 2008 LAUNCHES NEW TV AD: "TINY"

ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign released its latest television ad, entitled "Tiny." The ad highlights Barack Obama's belief that Iran "doesn't pose a serious threat" even though they support terrorism, are developing nuclear capabilities and repeatedly threaten to eliminate Israel. If Barack Obama doesn't consider those "serious threats" then he is dangerously unprepared to be president. The ad will air in key states.

Script For "Tiny" (TV :30)

ANNCR: Iran. Radical Islamic government. Known sponsors of terrorism.

Developing nuclear capabilities to "generate power" but threatening to eliminate Israel.

Obama says Iran is a "tiny" country, "doesn't pose a serious threat".

Terrorism, destroying Israel, those aren't "serious threats"?

Obama -- dangerously unprepared to be president.

JOHN MCCAIN: I'm John McCain and I approved this message.

John McCain 2008 Launches New TV Ad: "3 A.M."

JOHN MCCAIN 2008 LAUNCHES NEW TV AD: "3 A.M."

ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today released its latest television ad, entitled "3 A.M." The ad highlights Hillary Clinton's serious questions about Barack Obama's lack of experience and judgment to handle an international crisis -- the "3 A.M. moment." The ad will air in key states.

Script For "3 A.M." (TV :30)

CLINTON AD: It's 3 a.m. and your children are safe and asleep.

Who do you want answering the phone?

ANNCR: Uncertainty. Dangerous aggression.

Rogue nations.

Radicalism.

HILLARY CLINTON: I know Senator McCain has a lifetime of experience that he will bring to the White House.

And, Senator Obama has a speech he gave in 2002.

ANNCR: Hillary's right. John McCain for President.

JOHN MCCAIN: I'm John McCain and I approve this message.

John McCain 2008 Launches New TV Ad: "Debra"

JOHN MCCAIN 2008 LAUNCHES NEW TV AD: "DEBRA"

ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today released its latest television ad, entitled "Debra." The ad features Debra Bartoshevich, a lifelong Democrat and former Clinton delegate, explaining why she supports John McCain. Because John McCain has the experience and judgment we need at these challenging times, millions of Democrats from across the country are supporting him. The ad will air in key states.

Script For "Debra" (TV :30)

DEBRA BARTOSHEVICH: I'm a proud Hillary Clinton Democrat.

She had the experience and judgment to be President.

Now, in a first for me, I'm supporting a Republican, John McCain.

I respect his maverick and independent streak, and now he's the one with the experience and judgment.

A lot of Democrats will vote McCain. It's okay, really!

JOHN MCCAIN: I'm John McCain and I approved this message.

John McCain 2008 Launches New TV Ad: "Biden"

JOHN MCCAIN 2008 LAUNCHES NEW TV AD: "BIDEN"

ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today released its latest television ad, entitled "Biden." As the ad highlights, before he was selected to run on the Democratic ticket, Joe Biden questioned Barack Obama's lack of experience and said he would be "honored" to run with John McCain. The ad will air in key states.

VIEW THE AD HERE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDVUPqoowf8

Script For "Biden" (TV :30)

ANNCR: What does Barack Obama's running mate say about Barack Obama?

ABC'S GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS: You were asked, "Is he ready?" You said, "I think he can be ready but right now, I don't believe he is. The presidency is not something that lends itself to on-the-job training."

JOE BIDEN: I think that I stand by the statement.

ANNCR: And what does he say about John McCain?

BIDEN: I would be honored to run with or against John McCain, because I think the country would be better off.

JOHN MCCAIN: I'm John McCain and I approve this message.

Statement From McCain Campaign On Sen. Obama's Selection Of Sen. Biden As Running Mate

STATEMENT FROM MCCAIN CAMPAIGN ON SEN. OBAMA'S SELECTION OF SEN. BIDEN AS RUNNING MATE

ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, McCain spokesman Ben Porritt issued the following statement on Barack Obama's selection of Joe Biden as his running mate:

"There has been no harsher critic of Barack Obama's lack of experience than Joe Biden. Biden has denounced Barack Obama's poor foreign policy judgment and has strongly argued in his own words what Americans are quickly realizing -- that Barack Obama is not ready to be President.

John McCain 2008 Launches New TV Ad: "Housing Problem"

JOHN MCCAIN 2008 LAUNCHES NEW TV AD: "HOUSING PROBLEM"

ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today released its latest television ad, entitled "Housing Problem." The ad highlights how Tony Rezko -- one of Barack Obama's "biggest fundraisers" and a convicted felon -- helped Barack Obama purchase his million-dollar mansion. The ad will air in key states.

Script For "Housing Problem" (TV :30)

ANNCR: Barack Obama knows a lot about housing problems.

One of his "biggest fundraisers" helped him buy his million-dollar mansion.

Purchasing part of the property he couldn't afford.

From Obama, Rezko got "political favors" including "14 million from taxpayers."

Now, he's a convicted felon, facing jail.

That's a housing problem.

JOHN MCCAIN: I'm John McCain and I approved this message.

McCain 2008 Announces Sportsmen For McCain Leadership

MCCAIN 2008 ANNOUNCES SPORTSMEN FOR MCCAIN LEADERSHIP
Governors Pawlenty, Keating to Serve as National Co-Chairs

ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced the National Steering Committee of the Sportsmen for McCain coalition. These leaders in the angling, hunting and shooting communities are working across the country to emphasize John McCain's dedication to protecting American's right to gun ownership and his commitment to preserving and promoting our hunting, angling and shooting traditions.

John McCain said, "I am proud to have the support of these national and state leaders within the sportsmen's community and know that their support is integral to my bid to become your next president. It would be an honor to serve as your president and carry on the guiding principles of Theodore Roosevelt, America's foremost conservation president."

"John McCain has been a leader and a friend to sportsmen and gun owners for over 25 years," said National Sportsmen for McCain Co-Chair Governor Tim Pawlenty. "Sportsmen should know John McCain understands our community and will fight to protect and promote the sportsmen's agenda."

National Sportsmen for McCain Co-Chair, former Governor Frank Keating added, "While the choice for sportsmen is clear, we are going to continue to share that message with our friends at the range, on the lake and in the woods to ensure our fellow angler, conservationist, and friend John McCain is elected as our next president."

SPORTSMEN FOR MCCAIN NATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE

Co-Chairs
Governor Tim Pawlenty, Minnesota
Former Governor Frank Keating, Oklahoma
Jim Baker, Virginia

Steering Committee Members
Herb Atkinson, New Mexico
Tom Baker, Kentucky
Jerod Broadfoot, Oregon
David Bub, Missouri
Mike Budzik, Ohio
Tony Caligiuri, President - Boyt Harness Company
Robert Cartlidge, President The Bass Federation
Charlie Evans, President FLW Outdoors
Joseph Fitzsimmons, Texas
Sandra Froman, Past President National Rifle Association
Capitan Dave Funk, President Safari Club International Iowa Chapter
Congressman Sam Graves, Missouri
Nicholas Haden, Pennsylvania
Christine Jourdain, Executive Director American Council of Snowmobile Associations
Rob Keck, Former CEO of the National Wild Turkey Federation
Tim Kessler, South Dakota
Congressman Bob Latta, Ohio
Delegate Scott Lingamfelter, Virginia
Chris Mackenzie, Nevada
Senator Michelle McManus, Michigan
Chris Merritt, General Manager Beretta USA
Robert Model, Past President Boone & Crockett Club
Matt Morgan, Missouri
Don Peay, Founder Sportsmen for Fish & Wildlife
Congressman Adam Putnam, Florida
Jim Range, Washington, D.C.
Captain Jim Wa rner, United State Marine Corp, Retired