Browns QB Quinn Welcomes McCain To Political Dawg Pound

By: Scott Conroy
Topics: John McCain

(CBS)

From CBS News' Scott Conroy:

(STRONGSVILLE, Ohio) John McCain's running mate may be a hockey mom, but the Republican nominee knows what sport is king in Ohio. Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn introduced McCain at a rally here on Wednesday, drawing cheers at least as loud as the candidates received.

"You know, too oftentimes we label people heroes and get caught up in the moment, but tonight we have a real hero amongst us," the former Notre Dame standout Quinn said. "This is a man who endured great adversity."

One smitten woman in the audience shouted, "You're hot!" Quinn, who towered over both McCain and Palin, laughed and then continued his introduction.

"We need heroes like this to inspire us and to remind us that we are the greatest nation," he said. "You know, to me Sen. McCain embodies the American spirit, which is a lifetime of patriotism and service to this country, first in the military and then in the Senate."

Quinn mentioned that his father Tyrone was a Marine who also served in Vietnam.

"No one has endured greater adversity than John McCain as a prisoner of war, but he never quit," Quinn said. "That's a lesson we can all learn from. He did keep the faith. He kept fighting for what he believed in. "

Scott Conroy
Scott Conroy is a National Political Reporter for RealClearPolitics and a contributor for CBS News.
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by lakotadee October 10, 2008 3:19 AM EDT: Sarah Palin and John McCain have lost all moral authority and moral compass. They are close to inciting riots (and there are indeed laws against that) at their campaign rallies, where they clearly succeed in only one thing--character assassination and lying that leads their die-hard extremist fans to conclude that a respected U.S. Senator and beloved Presidential candidate is a terrorist. Shouts are heard at these rallies that suggest lynch mobs and mob rule--"Kill him!" their crowd shouts, and "Terrorist!"

Shame on you, Sarah, shame on you, John. There is a special circle of hell reserved for those guilty of calumny and slander. Your candidacies have lost all credibility and relevance, and you have become dangerous terrorists yourselves.; Reply to this comment


by tx4obama October 9, 2008 2:14 PM EDT: It''s true. They both are losers. Look at the Brown''s record for this year 1-3. The mccain-palin ticket is going after the sport fans and hope to pick up some votes from them. Don''t they know the fans are smarter than that?; Reply to this comment


by ramos937 October 9, 2008 1:34 PM EDT: Quinn has every right to endorse, support and vote for the candidate of his choice. In this case it is McCain.; Reply to this comment


by oldguy4truth October 9, 2008 12:11 PM EDT: Actually, it is two loosers supporting two loosers. Sarah should call on her NHL pals . She knows some of them very well...wink wink.; Reply to this comment


by herb222 October 9, 2008 11:46 AM EDT: ( brady bigot quinn) THIS IS WHY THE MIAMI DOLPHINS PAST ON THIS RACIST THEY SAW THROUGH HIS *** FROM THE BEGINNING ..HE WILL NEVER EVER START IN THE "NFL" LOSER SHOWING HIS REAL KLAN COLORS ,HOW PATHETIC!! THAT SCUM STICK TOGETHER AND COME ELECTION DAY IT WILL BE THE SAME REPEAT AS DRAFT DAY YOUR RACIST NAMES WILL NEVER BE DRAFTED #1 !!!!!ps if a test monkey had been wearing the colors -red-white-blue & usa logo jump suit then got capture by some other country then got away and returned to the usa he would be considered a (HERO) SO WAKE UP PEOPLE only because that loser got caught they gave him the title (ZERO)....; Reply to this comment


by mikeant50 October 9, 2008 10:52 AM EDT: One loser supporting another loser.; Reply to this comment


by ameridu October 9, 2008 9:50 AM EDT: Find out what a true hero thinks about John McCain:
http://www.rollingstone.com/news/coverstory/make_believe_maverick_the_real_john_mccain; Reply to this comment


by misha128-2009 October 9, 2008 3:57 AM EDT: These guys are lining up for dinner at the McCain''s.

See http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/10/08/eveningnews/main4510826.shtml; Reply to this comment


by elz523 October 9, 2008 1:51 AM EDT: As a life-long Notre Dame fan I can say it looks like Quinn is still not able to make good decisions in the big games.; Reply to this comment


by dburfears October 9, 2008 12:02 AM EDT: McCAIN/PALIN HEALTH CARE PLAN:

"DROP DEAD! WE DON''T GIVE A D*MN!"

"Tax your company-provided health benefits". YOU CAN AFFORD IT!

"We will give you $5000 but take away $12,000"

"If your insurance company decides to drop some coverage, or reduce your benefits, then TOO BAD FOR YOU. If you DIE BECAUSE YOU CAN''T GET TREATMENT, THEN SO WHAT?"

"If you are one of the 25% of Americans with personal paid coverage, then you BETTER HOPE YOU DO NOT GET SICK. Because we don''t care that your insurance company will DROP YOU any time you get sick. DROP DEAD!"

"If you are one of the 20% of Americans without health care, CRAWL AWAY AND DIE. We don''t give a d*mn about you."

"I got mine, good luck getting yours"

"We''ll eviscerate corporate health plans to enrich the insurance companies"

"As government paid politicians, we have a great medical plan. Who cares if you DIE because YOU can''t get one!"; Reply to this comment