Twas the nite before Michigan

... and all were asleep, waiting and watching as Romney and McCain square off in their second straight head to head primary on the morrow. I have to call em like I see em, here's the match up as I see it.

Strengths for Romney - home field advantage since his dad was governor, he seems to have picked up the voter sentiment regarding a "one state recession" and decided to run with that as his main issue. He's getting some support from Democrats that don't think he can beat Hillary, so they are crossing over to vote for him so he can eventually lose to Hillary.

Weaknesses for Romney - he still seems plastic and made up, just got beat by Ole Mac in New Hampshire so he's showing signs of weakness.

Strengths for McCain - Ole Mac is Back, he won New Hampshire and is neck and neck with Romney in his home state. He is still a straight talker and he is still winning over those who are sick of politicians. McCain has the endorsement rolling in from Michigan media. He isn't taking the bait on the "one state recession", Michigan made a lot of foolish decisions. Time to cut taxes, cut spending, and go get back in the competition.

Weaknesses for McCain - He's still getting called old and he's still getting treated like he doesn't deserve to run the country since he wasn't a governor. I guess being a United States Senator and an American hero isn't enough for some.

Other Important Reads for tonite:
South Carolina’s Largest Paper Endorses JOHN McCAIN for President!
G.O.P. Voters, in Big Shift, Favor McCain Over His Rivals from the New York Times
JohnMcCain wins over formerly unfavorable Republicans
McCain Wins Key Michigan Endorsement

J.D. Hayworth wasting his vote

My response to Hayworth's article expressing his support for Duncan Hunter and suggesting that John McCain isn't hard enough on illegal aliens:

First let me say thanks for stating your thoughts, even though you knew that McCain for President supporters would vehemently disagree. Your vote for Duncan Hunter is a bit of a waste, and I think in the privacy of the voting booth you know that and won’t waste your vote.

John McCain, as all the commenters above have said so well, is the only Republican that can beat Hillary. I don’t think you want her to be President, so we probably all agree that an Honorable American Hero is favorable over Hillary. If that American Hero happens to be a senator instead of a governor, so be it. If that American Hero happens to take some middle spectrum positions, so be it.

My pastor and father both taught me to “major on the majors and minor on the minors.” Frankly, national security is major, and both houses of Congress have taken positions of fear instead of standing firm with their leader the current President. Time to elect a man that we can follow toward freedom.

More responses:
My answer to Hayworth

Michigan News Media Endorse McCain

From Mad Irishman McCain for President. It would appear that John McCain is surging again with media support in Mitt Romney's own homestate.

MICHIGAN NEWSPAPERS ENDORSE JOHN MCCAIN FOR PRESIDENT

Kalamazoo Gazette, Livingston County Daily Press & Argus, Port Huron Times-Herald And Jackson Citizen Patriot Endorse John McCain"McCain is our pick, in part, because we believe he would be the best standard-bearer for the GOP in November. He would have the broadest appeal in a general election. But more important, we believe he would be the better president of those running in the Republican field. [McCain] knows about enduring adversity in a way that none of the other candidates could possibly know. He certainly has more experience in foreign policy matters than the others. He knows how to work with both Republicans and Democrats." -- Kalamazoo Gazette

"McCain is a solid conservative whose views resonate with Livingston County Republicans. He is a pragmatic, tested politician who will forge necessary alliances, whether with Democrats when bipartisan solutions are needed or with other nations in battling terrorism. ... Perhaps most important to Republicans, McCain is the conservative that will likely fare best in November against whomever the Democrats nominate." -- Livingston County Daily Press & Argus"McCain is the one who deserves the victory. The state's voters gave McCain a stunning victory eight years ago. There are strong reasons to do so again. In a field of capable candidates, McCain shines." -- Port Huron Times-Herald


"Fundamentally, [McCain] is a straight shooter who has stood by our involvement in Iraq and the need for immigration reform even if it has cost him votes. On Thursday, McCain candidly acknowledged that some jobs have left Michigan and South Carolina, another upcoming primary state, for good. While Romney has shifted positions on substantive issues, there's no doubt where McCain stands. ... McCain or Romney would do the job well, but our vote is for McCain." -- Jackson Citizen Patriot

Roundup of big news for John McCain

It looks good for McCain in Michigan and beyond

"Things are certainly looking good for John McCain.The most recent poll in Michigan, from Mitchell Interactive, shows him leading the field by seven percent. His lead in the RCP average for Michigan is now at two and a half percent.After the surprising (and perhaps questionable) CNN poll yesterday that showed him opening up a 13-point lead nationally he leads the pack nationally in the RCP average by four percent. And remember: the national polls are probably the best indication of how a candidate is likely to do on Tsunami Tuesday, Feb. 5."

"A long-awaited Republican presidential primary endorsement from South Carolina’s largest newspaper, The State, has finally been announced. With exactly one week until Republicans vote, the paper’s editorial board is officially backing Sen. John McCain.

FOR SOUTH CAROLINA, and to some extent for the nation, the choice among Republican candidates for president has come down to two men.
First Rudy Giuliani, then Mitt Romney looked at political realities and fled the Palmetto State, deciding their priorities lay elsewhere. Fred Thompson seems to be running in this first-in-the-South primary just to say he did. Ron Paul keeps on being Ron Paul, former nominee of the Libertarian Party.

The two remaining contenders here happen to be the two strongest candidates — Mike Huckabee and John McCain. Gov. Huckabee is an exciting newcomer who shows a wonderful ability to connect with voters’ concerns, and Republicans could do far worse than to choose him. But his utter lack of knowledge of foreign affairs is unsettling."

John McCain: One of Us!
For months, I have been posting about John McCain in his bid to become Our President. I identify John McCain with two Great American Presidents, Andrew Jackson and Theodore Roosevelt. Like Jackson, McCain is welded to personal Honor and devotion to Country.

My Illinois Blogging Pal John Rubery the Marathon Pundit has a coda"One man with courage makes a majority." President Andrew JacksonThat about sums up John McCain, but there is more.

New Editor

Hoosiers for McCain now has a new editor, Steve Dalton from Valparaiso. Steve also authors Porter County politics in Northwest Indiana, a site that previously endorsed John McCain for President.

Steve: "I'll continue the process of linking Hoosiers to the good news about John McCain ... His Honor and Heroic leadership".

Thanks for the opportunity

New Blogger NEEDED

Greetings! AS I have taken an non-partisan gig, I am no longer allowed to publically endorse anyone for president....so Hoosiers need a new McCain Blogger. Please submit interest to david.george.henry@gmail.com ASAP. It is now or never, Indiana!

Major NH Endorsement for McCain

The widely-read Manchester Union Leader has endorsed McCain for the Republican Presidential nomination. This endorsement is a huge victory in the battle for the New Hampshire Primary. Let the editors speak for themselves:

"What is most compelling about McCain ... is that his record, his character, and his courage show him to be the most trustworthy, competent, and conservative of all those seeking the nomination. Simply put, McCain can be trusted to make informed decisions based on the best interests of his country, come hell or high water."