CALIFORNIA LEGISLATORS PLEDGE SUPPORT TO MCCAIN
Exploratory Committee Adds Influential Republicans
ARLINGTON, VA – U.S. Senator John McCain’s presidential exploratory committee today announced that Republican California legislators state Senator Jeff Denham, Assemblyman George Plescia, Assemblywoman Bonnie Garcia, Assemblyman Van Tran, and former state Senator Jim Nielsen will support the Arizona Senator should he decide to seek the presidency.
“Senator McCain is a rare candidate in the sense that he’s a popular figure with voters of various political persuasions,” said Denham. “I believe his record of service and focus on holding government accountable has bolstered his appeal to people that want more from today’s elected officials.”
“John McCain’s common sense conservative principles have anchored his decision-making process throughout his public service career,” said Plescia. “California voters understand that in government common sense should prevail and I’m pleased to lend my support.”
“Senator McCain’s message of personal achievement and prosperity finds a home with California's working families,” said Garcia. “Californians will benefit from his experience and leadership on issues that matter to us – education, a healthy environment, and quality jobs.”
“I have made fiscal responsibility one of my top priorities in Sacramento and there is no better example of legislative leadership on that issue than Senator McCain,” Tran said. “I look forward to helping John McCain build a strong and successful organization in California.”
“John McCain’s natural disposition as a conservative westerner makes him our best chance of returning to traditional principles represented by former President Ronald Reagan,” Nielsen said. “California, like Arizona, is a place where Republicans prefer less government, fewer taxes, and policies that help nurture America’s entrepreneurial spirit.”
Senator John McCain said that he was pleased with the addition of these respected Republicans to his California organization. “I’m proud to have the support of Californians who have earned the respect of their communities,” said Senator McCain. “These Republican leaders will join me in restoring optimism to the American perspective.”
