Warner endorses possible McCain '08 bid

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Warner endorses possible McCain '08 bid

By ZINIE CHEN SAMPSON, Associated Press Writer 24 minutes ago

RICHMOND, Va. - Republican Sen. John W. Warner, the former chairman of the Armed Services Committee, on Monday endorsed Sen. John McCain (news, bio, voting record) for the Republican presidential nomination.


The five-term Virginia senator cited McCain's service in the Navy and his familiarity with military issues in a statement backing his longtime friend, who is expected to formally announce his candidacy next month.

"America's next president will be challenged by a range of diplomatic and security issues of unprecedented complexity largely due to growing, worldwide terrorist threats," Warner said in the statement, released by McCain's presidential exploratory committee. "Senator McCain's long experience with, and understanding of, our military coupled with his proven, unquestioned courage and leadership, provide him with the essential qualifications for our next president."
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McCain backs the president's plan to increase U.S. troops while Warner drafted a bipartisan resolution opposing the buildup.

[BlueStater]

1. Who cares? n/t

[MH1]

2. Can I ask a favor? Change title to "Sen. John Warner..."

;-)

You had me worried there for a minute.

[Captain Hilts]

3. Why, WHY? McCain is supporting what Warner opposes?! nt

[AlCzervik]

4. so do Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe but they are the co chairs of his

"exploratory committee" so go figure.

[Captain Hilts]

5. I REALLY don't 'get' that one at all. Ollie should know better. SC isn't quite as smart. nt