Tomorrow!

Yes Annie, tomorrow is only a day away! And can I get a Hallelujah? Before tomorrow happens, I wanted to officially endorse McCain. Call the AP, blog-writer of Moms into Politics is making a huge leap on the McCain wagon! Surprised? I doubt it! Here's why:

1. Tested: John McCain has been tested. His endurance and will were tested in the Hanoi Hilton for 5 long years. He has served our country, almost to the claiming of his life. He has the respect of our troops, and I believe, for that service he can be considered a hero.


2. Experience: Not only does he have military experience, he has been apart of both houses of Congress. He served in the House for 2 terms, and in the Senate now for 4 terms. He is the ranking member in the Armed Services Committee, and serves on other committees such as: Commerce, Science and Transportation, Consumer Affairs.


3. Accomplishments: Line Item Veto Act of 1996: giving President power to cut specific spending. McCain-Feingold: Make campaign financing transparent, and eliminate 'soft money'. HMO Reform of 2001: opposed by Pres. Bush and majority of Republicans. 9-11 Commission: With Sen. Leiberman, wrote legislation which created this investigatory commission which suggestions has helped keep us safe. Aviation and Transportation Act 2001: Co-sponsored with democratic leader. Introduced McCain Detainee Agreement: It prohibits inhumane treatment of prisoners, including prisoners at Guantanamo Bay. Major supporter of the Iraq Troop Surge of 2007 which has proved a success. (To name a few).


4. Bi-Partisanship: Although Democrats say "He's voted with Bush 90% of the time", that is one of the lowest party-line voting record I could find. He has worked with anyone who could support the same cause, including Ted Kennedy, Joe Lieberman, and even Barack Obama.


5. Understanding of the Constitution: Just as a brief example, when Clinton nominated Breyers and Ginsberg for Supreme Court Justices, Sen. McCain voted to approve them. Although they disagreed politically, he knew they were qualified and that is his role in the process: to determine their qualification. This angered many Republicans, but he knew that was right.

I do not see John McCain as the perfect candidate, or someone I would agree with 100%. But, the more I've researched about him, there is no doubt he is honest, hard working, and has the best view of our government and it's role. He has experience, both domestic and foreign. He is a strong leader, but understands the devistation that is involved with war. He is the only candidate that has lived it. For those who assume, he is ill-tempered and will 'jump the gun' regarding war, you are dead wrong. You may agree or disagree with who I'm voting for, but I know the facts, his record, and what kind of man he really is. I hope you do the same.