FORMER WASHINGTON SENATOR SLADE GORTON SUPPORTS MCCAIN
Gorton Will Serve As Honorary Chairman of McCain's Evergreen State Effort
ARLINGTON, VA - U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential exploratory committee today announced that former U.S. Senator Slade Gorton will be the honorary chairman for Washington State as Senator McCain seeks the presidency.
As honorary chairman, Senator Gorton will provide leadership to Senator McCain's exploratory committee in the state.
Gorton spoke of Senator McCain's ability to approach difficult issues. "John McCain understands that in order for our country to regroup and flourish, we need to come together and rise to challenges," said Gorton. "Whether it's strengthening our economy, trimming down government waste or making America safe again, John McCain has the leadership style our country needs."
Senator John McCain praised Gorton's public service and expressed gratitude for his support. "Slade Gorton is a principled leader that has been committed to common sense conservative policy," said Senator McCain. "Having Slade join my effort means a lot to me personally and serves as a significant addition to our team."
