McCain - "Why Two Democrats Are Backing McCain"

"New Englanders know that they can trust McCain and that he will do what is right for our country - not only when times are easy, but when they are difficult. He will not put his finger to the political winds when deciding what to do, but will rely on his unparalleled judgment and experience. McCain's history of putting his country first and working across party lines provides a contrast with Obama, who cannot point to a similar record of bipartisan achievement." -- New Hampshire Democrats for McCain Co-Chairs Jim McConaha and Valery Mitchell

Why Two Democrats Are Backing McCain
Jim McConaha and Valery Mitchell
Concord Monitor
July 7, 2008

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama went to great lengths last week in Unity to prove that the Democratic Party has put its internal acrimony aside. We believe that John McCain's support from Democrats and independents demonstrates that he is the best candidate to unite our entire country and not just a political party.

Why is this? Granite State voters put a premium on judgment, character, courage and principle over politics and partisanship. These are precisely the areas in which McCain stands head and shoulders above Obama.

McCain's unparalleled leadership, experience and willingness to put aside partisan politics are what America needs in these challenging times and why we are proud to help lead the New Hampshire chapter of "Citizens for McCain," a national grassroots organization dedicated to rallying Americans of all political parties behind John McCain's candidacy.

New Englanders know that they can trust McCain and that he will do what is right for our country - not only when times are easy, but when they are difficult. He will not put his finger to the political winds when deciding what to do, but will rely on his unparalleled judgment and experience. McCain's history of putting his country first and working across party lines provides a contrast with Obama, who cannot point to a similar record of bipartisan achievement.

The majority of Democratic and independent voters remain concerned about national security issues and keeping America safe at home and abroad and are discovering that McCain's leadership experience is simply in a different league than Obama's. McCain has been involved in every major national security issue our country has faced over the past 20 years and knows what we must do to succeed not only in Iraq and Afghanistan, but also in the future security challenges that our nation will inevitably face.

McCain will reach across party lines to solve the daunting domestic challenges we face, such as making health care more affordable, combating climate change and reducing the tax burden on middle-income Americans while stopping unchecked, rampant federal spending.

There may not be one Democrat or independent (or Republican) in New Hampshire who agrees with McCain 100 percent on every issue. But voters know he will be honest with them. They will know exactly where he stands on issues, and they will be able to count on him to stand for what he believes is right for our country.

New Hampshire, with its proud independent and moderate streak, knows the difference between substance and rhetoric when it comes to unity. Our state will unite to make John McCain our next president.

Jim McConaha and Valery Mitchell of Concord co-chair New Hampshire Democrats for McCain.

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