Both the New York Times and local Congressman Jeff Miller have come out in support of Sen. John McCain for the GOP presidential nomination.
WEAR TV reports:
“I am pleased to announce my support of Senator John McCain for President of the United States. Senator McCain is a strong leader and a solid fiscal conservative who has fought against wasteful spending in government since the beginning of his career. Not only is he the most qualified to lead the country on day one, but he has the courage to stay true to his convictions,” said Congressman Miller.
NY Times:
Senator John McCain of Arizona is the only Republican who promises to end the George Bush style of governing from and on behalf of a small, angry fringe. With a record of working across the aisle to develop sound bipartisan legislation, he would offer a choice to a broader range of Americans than the rest of the Republican field.
We have shuddered at Mr. McCain’s occasional, tactical pander to the right because he has demonstrated that he has the character to stand on principle. He was an early advocate for battling global warming and risked his presidential bid to uphold fundamental American values in the immigration debate. A genuine war hero among Republicans who proclaim their zeal to be commander in chief, Mr. McCain argues passionately that a country’s treatment of prisoners in the worst of times says a great deal about its character.
Miller has been a huge, huge, huge supporter of nearly every the Bush Administration has proposed since 2001. It’s interesting to see him join he with the NY Times that supports McCain because he will bring an end to Bush-style governing.
BTW: Miller initially endorsed Sen. Fred Thompson.