Romney's Hometown Papers Endorse McCain

Conservative Boston Herald Joins The Globe, Backing Ariz. Senator Over Former Mass. Governor

(AP)  John McCain has been endorsed by both of Mitt Romney's hometown newspapers, a blow to the former Massachusetts governor who often taunts his opponents with negative e-mails titled, "Those who know him best."

The Boston Herald, the state's conservative tabloid, endorsed Arizona Sen. McCain for president in an editorial posted online Thursday.

"There are times in this nation's history so perilous that they cry out for a steady, experienced leader, a person so trusted that we would put the fate of this country in his hands. This is one of those times, and Sen. John McCain is that person," the newspaper said.

It did not mention Romney, who led Massachusetts from 2003 to January of this year.

The newspaper also did not endorse anyone in the Democratic presidential race, breaking its tradition of choosing candidates in both parties.

Both the Herald and The Boston Globe, which announced its backing of McCain earlier this week, circulate in vote-rich southern New Hampshire, which holds the nation's first presidential primary on Jan. 8. Romney maintains a sizable lead there, but McCain is hoping to repeat his primary victory in 2000.

McCain also has been endorsed by the Union Leader, New Hampshire's largest newspaper.

Romney has brushed off the endorsements, citing his own, including from Republican Sen. Judd Gregg, the senior Republican in New Hampshire.

The Boston newspaper endorsements could provide fodder for former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, who has pulled into first place and ahead of Romney in Iowa, which holds caucuses Jan. 3. Since losing the lead, Romney's campaign aides have taken to e-mailing daily missives about Huckabee written by people familiar with his record. They are headlined, "Those who know him best."

[sgtrds]

And yet, he left office with a 66% approval rating, he must have been doing something right.

Posted by omega39 at 12:17 PM : Dec 21, 2007

LOL! It just tears right wingers apart to think of how popular Clinton was and still is. If he could run again he''d win in a walk.

[bhjoe44]

Yes... and a Merry Christmas to all.

[jonesforch]

MERRY CHRISTMAS !

[bhjoe44]

I believe the title of the article speaks for itself.

[sgtrds]

I love the picture with this story that has McCain and Kissinger struggling to hold each other up. Behold the flower of youth of the current republican party. All they have left to offer are born again preachers, wanna be born again preachers and senile old men.

[coolprophet]

ONLY RON PAUL CAN BEAT CLINTON
Zogby''s Director of Communications Fritz Wenzel said on November 20 that Paul is the strongest of the GOP candidates to run against Clinton. "Among the larger universe of voters," which includes all parties, "yes, Paul would be a much stronger candidate than any of the other three [Romney, Giuliani, Thompson]," Wenzel said. Zogby recently announced that Paul was their winner in a nationwide blind-bio poll which included voters from all parties. "He is anti-war and the majority of Democrats are anti-war, he has some other ideas and policies and stances on issues more attractive to Democrats, particularly conservative Democrats," said Wenzel. "Even among Independents, he is far and away a more attractive candidate," he added. Paul is the only GOP candidate who is not threatening war with Iran, whereas Clinton vowed to keep that option "on the table." Paul also voted against the war in Iraq, which Clinton has supported. Because Democrats outnumber Republicans, none of the other GOP candidates can win against Clinton, because they simply won''t be able to reach across party lines and attract enough Democratic and Independent voters to beat Clinton. Only Paul can do that. "He''s right on schedule," Wenzel said. "He''s making all the right moves, going in the right direction...at a time when other candidates are not moving." Wenzel based his analysis on recent polls that show Paul could win in New Hampshire and that his support nationwide is intensifying.

[prinzowhales]

Wow!...a 3.5% pay raise...when the real rate of inflation is closer to 10% and promises to go higher...how generous of the Democrats...of course, both mainstream parties support the Federal Reserve which has destroyed constitutional money...whose notes have no intrinsic value but allow the private bankers who control it to create credit for themselves and their associates and gives the government the ability to carry out policies that the bankers want. These Democrats really support the military...support keeping them in wars of aggression...keep them from getting the care they need...keep Bush and Cheney''s contractors in the green...while they serve our troops ditch water and rape and murder with impunity....The Democrats are Bush''s best friend....

[omega39-2009]

Besides, according to military.com the Dems in Congress aren''t doing that bad for the troops....

The Senate Armed Services Committee practically assured military personnel a 3.5 percent pay raise next January by including that figure in the fiscal 2008 defense authorization bill it approved in late May.

The House of Representatives already had voted to give the military a 3.5 pay raise next year, which is a half percentage point higher than proposed the Bush administration.

After the House vote, the White House%u2019s Office of Management and Budget said the bigger pay raise was %u201Cunnecessary%u201D and urged congressional leaders to instead back a 3 percent increase which would match recent wage growth in the private sector.

Senate Republicans ignored the White House pleading and joined with Democrats in supporting the bigger raise. It now appears likely that 2008 will be the ninth consecutive year of military raises set at least .5 percent above private sector wage growth as measured by the government%u2019s Employment Cost Index (ECI).

[omega39-2009]

He just sat there and turned a deaf ear to us. Everything a president should''''ve been he wasn''''t. He just played his sax and chased his interns.

Yeah, we need another Democrat in office...

Posted by Hwy71So

And yet, he left office with a 66% approval rating, he must have been doing something right.

[omega39-2009]

I used to vote Democrat: Clinton. NEVER again.

Posted by Hwy71So

Why, too much peace and prosperity? You know, I have read many of your posts on different topics and we are really not that much different in our positions.