John McCain to endorse Mitt Romney

Senator John McCain will endorse Mitt Romney for president, a source close to the senator says.

/ CBS

Former Republican presidential nominee John McCain will endorse Mitt Romney for president, a source close to McCain confirms to CBS News.

Following media reports that the endorsement would take place Wednesday in New Hampshire, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum told CNN "it's fine," adding that he is surprised McCain had not made his support for Romney official already.

Romney endorsed, and later campaigned for, the Arizona senator in the 2008 presidential election after announcing his own withdrawal from the race. Still, the two were fierce competitors in the days leading up to Romney's withdrawal.

Santorum pulled off a stunning come from behind performance in Tuesday's Iowa caucuses, running in a virtual dead heat with Romney in the closest Iowa contest since the modern caucuses were formed in 1976.

Santorum endorsed the former Massachusetts governor in 2008, saying he had to do everything possible to keep McCain from being president.

Last month, reports signaled that McCain "might" endorse a Republican candidate "several months later on."

McCain was widely expected to throw his weight behind Romney.

[rlscott46]

I havent made up my mind yet on any of them at this time but turnabout is fair play. Romney plays the part he is perfect and there is nothing he has done that is wrong. We complain about Obamacare, but Romney was the first one to mandate this in his state Romneycare which included state funded abortions. Then during debates he said he doesnt back it so what else is he flip floppy on. As for the money, he has never worked a hard day in his life and he has no idea of how it is to live like a middle class or lower income person. Romney did not serve in military, he used his faith of Mormon church to go to France while the war was goin on. On the same note, Mitch McConnell, John Boehner did not serve as well and former President Bush. Mccain is backing him now but in 2008, McCain called Romney as a flip-flopper on the issues of abortion, gun rights and even his own political identity. However MCcain said the only reason he is backing him is because he wants him to beat Obama. I would think issues should have something to do with it, evidently not. So this is not good.
Gingrich was speaker of the house and believe he does have better ideas about the country, however when he speaker he was known as having a temper. He didnt serve he had a deferment.
Paul has been in congress for a long time and I checked out how he voted in Congress. He didnt vote for 9/11 health and Compensation act for first responders, he voted to extend Bush tax cuts, Bushs unpaid prescription drug program, voted against minimum wage act. He did serve in military. Santorium's record voted to extend Bush cuts, voted for defense spending bill, and likes earmarks. He too did not serve in the military.
Huntsman was in Tawain for two years at the age of 19. He actually has a better understanding of foreign affairs than all. He was U.S. ambassador under Presidents George H.W. Bush and Barack Obama.
Perry gov of Texas, he was a democrat and state chairman for Al Gore then switch to run for gov of Texas. He mandated gardisil for teenage girls then later changed mandate. He used eminent domain in order to take homes, he did serve in military 1972-1977, and those living in Texas receive lowest paying jobs since he has been in office.
So before I vote for any of these running I would like for them to actually come up with a plan and informed the American people of what it is, dont tell me you wrote a book big deal anyone can write a book. I have read Romneys plan and found parts that wll concern the American people.

[spqr_us]

I am a conservative I hate the vile Juan McShamesty (John McShame) and now as he's endorsing Mitt Romney I know what we will get with Mitt: a Liberal left wing east coast Statist. I hate John Mcain he's a vile assault on America and a traitor to America.

[Winghunter1]

"I believe my party has gone astray. I think the Democratic Party is a fine party, and I have no problems with it, in their views and their philosophy." - John McCain

The NDAA 2012 includes wording proposed by Democratic Sen. Carl Levin and Republican Sen. John McCain that allows arrest and indefinite detention of U.S. citizens by the military, on U.S. soil, without right of trial -- in direct breach of the Bill of Rights

[shoebox119]

Two candidates named Romney:

1. Mitt Romney

2. "anyone but Mitt Romney"

Bottom line: Obama is a shoo-in for a 2nd term unless the Dems do what they do so well, which is to beat themselves.

[stupa5]

Where is Sarah!

[Ed273]

The Mitt Romney Android App, Flip-Flop Mitt is from the right, done by Republicans - he is going to be getting more and more of this type of ridicule. I wouldn't be surprised if the Tea Party was involved.

[kevjustice]

the worth of a mccain endorsement and 2 cents will buy a cup of coffee! lol!

[fuzzy27]

McCain's endorsement is next to useless for anyone.

[VincentMVNY]

Worse than "next to useless", IT'S THE KISS OF DEATH!

[spqr_us]

It's a slurping cocktail of vileness Megan and John McShame are two fetid turds in the same punch bowl...