WASHINGTON - Republican presidential candidate John McCain spent a marathon day raising money on Monday, and it went well: after events in Virginia and Washington, D.C., the campaign and the Republican Party pulled in more than $2 million.
“We won’t raise as much money as our opponent but we certainly will raise (a) sufficient amount of money to win this election,” the Arizona senator told a gathering at a Ritz Carlton hotel in Northern Virginia.
His opponent, of course, is Democrat Barack Obama, who has consistently broken records with his fundraising in the primary contests.
McCain congratulated Obama on his victory over rival Hillary Clinton in the Democratic nominating battle but needled the Illinois senator for a lack of experience by saying the White House was not a place for on-the-job training.
McCain was certainly on the job bringing in cash. One event included tickets to a “victory dinner” and two receptions for a contribution — raised or donated — of $50,000. Whew.
And even those lobbyists out there got a thank-you.
“I’m going to thank some corrupt unscrupulous lobbyists that are destroying America as we speak, everything we stand for and believe in,” McCain joked at one fundraiser.
Right.
Finally, there was praise for his opponent-turned-supporter, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.
“There’s nobody who represents me better today than Mitt Romney,” McCain said.
Are you listening, governor? That could be the sound of a vice presidential offer coming down the road …
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Photo credit: Reuters/Carlos Barria. McCain talks at a news conference after visiting the Everglades Safari Park in Miami, Florida, June 6, 2008.
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- Posted by Don’t Believe The Hype | President-Obama.comRomney would bring a lot to the ticket… Keeping my fingers crossed that McCain makes the right decision and brings him on the ticket!!
- Posted by HooliganIf McCain picks Romney for VP, I’ll vote and fundraise for him. Otherwise not a chance.
- Posted by ScottI think Mitt Romney would balance out the republican ticket nicely. His more conservative values and views would help give the party more strength believability for the many who are really more conservative than McCain. Romney stands out as a man who stands for things that matter to America like family, free enterprise, work, patriotism, and honesty. Mitt Romney….a good choice for America! Also, Mitt would be in a position to run for president when McCain is done; a scenario we don’t find ourselves in today.
- Posted by JL WilliamsIf Romney were the veep candidate, I’d actually not be depressed about the upcoming presidential election. He is smart, honorable, and trustworthy. Oh, and he has great hair.
- Posted by julieMitt Romney has had great success in all he has set out to accomplish. He is focused, dedicated, and posesses the wisdom and experience needed to help guide and direct the affairs of this great nation. John McCain is wise to recognize the qualities and character he values in Mitt Romney. This will be a very powerful and effective team if he so chooses.
- Posted by richardJohn McCain would do well to pick Mr. Romney. He has more energy than the Energizer Bunny and is the smartest guy in the room.
- Posted by DaveI love ad-hominem attacks John. Very nice.
- Posted by MikeIt’s a good thing some people actually know how to think.
the only way I will support John McCain is if Mitt Romney is his VP. OK Jack drinks Obama’s Kool Aid.
- Posted by glenntaylor9Hi Eric…
Time will tell on your prognostication.
I’m willing to give Mr. Obama the first 100 days to see what he and a democrat-controlled congress of 5%’er’s do for the 95%’er’s. It’s worth a shot after Mr. Bush.
Insofar as your reinterpretation of what I wrote…well…it’s pretty typical of what I’ve discovered over the past half century or so that somebody in the upper 5% (or an upper 5% wannabe) might come up with.
OK Jack
- Posted by OK JackRomney is completely off his rocker. It’s a great choice for Vice president — as long as they don’t win.
- Posted by JohnThat was probably the smartest thing that McCain has said since he joined the Presidential bid. Mitt Romney is definitely the man, and I think that he will help immensely with our current economic state along with keeping our country dedicated to freedom and “family-oriented”. America has definitely come a long way and I think it is best to keep going and to not turn back, like Obama would do if he were elected. He (Obama) wants change…well DUH!! So do the rest of us Americans, we definitely need to keep fighting for freedom, but also would like our current state to be changed. That is why backing out of the war at this time would be the worst idea. Mitt Romney is our man for Veep! We need a good change and not a bad one…cheers
- Posted by JoeyI am interested in Mr. Obama and Mr. McCain naming their VP soon. Let’s move this party discussion onto a national discussion about solutions. It’s time for contrast and choice.
On McCain’s side I believe Romney to be an intelligent choice. He seems to be a man of honor. He has already proven himself to be a man of solutions and action.
- Posted by ToddI’m glad to hear McCain say vocally what he and his staff already know about Romney. There simply isn’t a better person to add to the ticket. He has it all, qualifications, temperament, experience, character, fundraising ability and the key to some important toss up states. And it doesn’t hurt that he was the very favorite of real conservatives.
- Posted by MarthaGoogle: Mitt,Set our People Free or Mike Moody and Mitt Romney for more information on what motivates Mitt Romney.
- Posted by mikeRomney is an outstanding individual with superb character. Our country should be honored to have him in our presence. What happened to the idea of our children looking to our president with the greatest of respect and honor? Bless Romney and bless our country.
- Posted by beebeJack,
I have never seen a democrat win a general election by 95%, so maybe you should relook at what you are saying… I for one appreciate having a rich men pay me to work, and having the oportunity to become one of them.
Personally I think that Obama talks a lot about the 95%, but his “spoken” policies only represent the lower 5-15%, and when in office he will likely help the upper 5% like himself.
- Posted by Eric““There’s nobody who represents me better today than Mitt Romney,” McCain said.”
Love hearing that! Go Romney Go!!!!!!!
- Posted by ShelbySometimes, Mr. & Mrs. Reader, I wonder if Mr. McCain takes the situation faced by the American Middle Class and Working Class seriously. Like Mr. Bush, he seems to take a cavalier attitude toward the struggle that 95% of American families endure each and every day–a struggle that may soon begin to subside as Mr. Obama goes to bat for that 95%.
It is truly sad, but I think that Mr. McCain, Mr. Bush and their 5% think that “the 1%” of the Middle Class & Working Class of Our Best & Finest are in Iraq and Afghanistan fighting and dying so that they and their 5% can continue their “struggle” for self-indulgence.
OK Jack
- Posted by OK JackI hope Romney is the VP. I will really be behind McCain then!
- Posted by Jason