THE BRADENTON HERALD ENDORSES JOHN MCCAIN FOR PRESIDENT
"With solid domestic policies and vital experience in foreign affairs, McCain is the right Republican candidate at the right time in history. Above all else, this nation needs a strong leader, one who can be trusted. John McCain is that kind of leader." -- Bradenton Herald
The Republican: John McCain
Editorial
Bradenton Herald
January 13, 2008
The oft-told story about John McCain's military service resonates to this day because it says so much about his integrity, strength and patriotism.
After being shot down and taken prisoner during the Vietnam War -- and suffering many beatings -- he was set to be released after the North Vietnamese learned his father was a prominent U.S. admiral. His captors wanted to score propaganda points. McCain, though, insisted prisoners held longer be freed first. He was kept in prison -- for five years in all -- and beaten again and again.
Even Hollywood would have a tough time matching that heroic plot line.
Today, McCain continues to be a man of strong conviction and unquestionable character. His leadership skills and experience make him the best Republican candidate in the field, and we support his nomination.
