THE MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER ENDORSES JOHN MCCAIN FOR PRESIDENT

"Republican voters who believe that this nation needs a strong military, conservative fiscal policies and a White House that recognizes the needs of a broad spectrum of Americans should support John McCain in the Republican primary on Feb. 5." -- The Montgomery Advertiser
McCain Tops Field Of GOP Hopefuls
EditorialMontgomery AdvertiserPosted January 27, 2008
The field of candidates seeking the Republican presidential nomination is narrowing, but voters in the Alabama Republican primary still will have a wide range of options on Feb 5. Based on experience, independence and proven leadership abilities, the Montgomery Advertiser's editorial board believes that U.S. Sen. John McCain is the best choice.
We believe McCain is the strongest candidate in the Republican primary for a variety of reasons, chief among them his willingness to reach out to Americans from all walks of life instead of aiming his political appeals to a narrow spectrum of voters.
His military background and staunch support for a strong U.S. military are also powerful assets. More than any other candidate, this former Navy pilot and prisoner of war understands the needs of U.S. servicemen and women. McCain has been a vocal champion of modernizing the U.S. military and for ensuring service members and veterans receive the support they need and, in fact, deserve.
He also has a strong history of fiscal responsibility. While other GOP candidates talk about conservative economic policies, he can show a track record of votes to document his advocacy for such policies. Throughout his four terms in the Senate, McCain has been recognized numerous times for his support of responsible spending.
McCain also has spoken persuasively for reforming the nation's policies on health care and health insurance. He recognizes the need to give families more options while holding down costs. And he has been the leading GOP voice for campaign finance reform.
But perhaps what most sets McCain apart from the GOP field is not what he does, but what he doesn't do ... McCain often says what he really believes even if it might hurt him politically. Such candor can be a weakness in a candidate, but it would be a strength in a president.
Republican voters who believe that this nation needs a strong military, conservative fiscal policies and a White House that recognizes the needs of a broad spectrum of Americans should support John McCain in the Republican primary on Feb. 5.
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