STATEMENT BY CAMPAIGN MANAGER RICK DAVIS FOLLOWING DES MOINES REGISTER DEBATE
ARLINGTON, VA -- Rick Davis, John McCain 2008 Campaign Manager, issued the following statement on this afternoon's Des Moines Register debate:
"There were many candidates on the stage in Des Moines this afternoon, but only one president -- John McCain. John McCain once again showed the experience, judgment and character that make him so uniquely qualified to lead as commander and chief in these challenging times. He alone has a consistent record on the issues most important to Iowa families -- including a consistent 24-year pro-life record.
"To win the general election next November, our party needs a nominee willing to tell Americans the truth. Today John McCain gave Iowans a little straight talk and spoke out against ethanol subsidies while the other candidates remained silent. It's obvious they're willing to abandon our party's fiscal conservative principles to pander to Iowa caucusgoers.
"John McCain alone has the courage, leadership and character to lead our party to victory in 2008 while keeping faith with our most cherished values and principles."
