Congressman Chip Pickering has an op-ed at abcNEWS.com today titled, "John McCain Should Be the Next Commander in Chief: These Are Critical Moments in our History."
Pickering writes in part:
America faces an enduring battle for security and freedom. We require leadership with resolve and experience with wisdom. Our next president must have the ability and experience to direct a global war on terror, manage and complete a war in Iraq and command the respect of our troops and allies. The safety of Americans at home and abroad, and the security and prosperity of our nation and families is the preeminent issue for the 2008 campaign. John McCain's experience and national defense credentials make him the most qualified person to serve as our next commander in chief....
....Republicans looking for the best qualified candidate to lead us against the forces of terror and lead us to peace in the Middle East should look to this patriot of conservative values. His integrity and strength of character, his sound and deliberate judgment, will move our country forward.
Throughout the history of our nation, there are critical moments, decisive times when choices turn our country and world. Washington and the Revolution; our founders and the Constitution; Jackson and New Orleans; Lincoln and the Union; Roosevelt and the Depression; Truman and the bomb; Nixon and China; Reagan and the Soviet Union; Bush and 9/11.
When essential decisions of foreign and domestic policy are made, it is at that moment that the character and integrity of a leader is measured by history. In our global struggle against the adversaries of freedom and the enemies of America, we will face these moments. It is for those sobering moments, that I choose John McCain.
You can read the full article here.
Monday, February 26, 2007
3 Reasons for McCain
Congressman Chip Pickering shares with his colleagues "Why I Chose John McCain" at The Hill's Congress Blog, he says: "I chose Senator John McCain for three primary reasons. 1) He is the conservative candidate I believe to be best qualified to handle the preeminent issue of our day: national defense and homeland security. 2) I believe he has a passion and commitment to reform our failing government bureaucracies. 3) He will seek the politics of results." Read more at blog.thehill.com...
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Townhall.com
Chip Pickering writes at Townhall.com why he chose to endorse John McCain for President in 2008:
I believe the preeminent issue facing America today is our global War on Terror, and opposing the adversaries of freedom and enemies of peace. I measured our candidates on their ability and experience to direct a global War on Terror, manage and complete a war in Iraq, and command the respect of our troops and allies. John McCain's experience and national defense credentials make him the most qualified person to serve as our next Commander-in-Chief.
The President of the United States must serve in many capacities besides the leader of our Armed Forces. Fortunately, the best man for the job is also a champion of conservatism who will advance our philosophy in all aspects of the office, not just the military.
more at Townhall.com
I believe the preeminent issue facing America today is our global War on Terror, and opposing the adversaries of freedom and enemies of peace. I measured our candidates on their ability and experience to direct a global War on Terror, manage and complete a war in Iraq, and command the respect of our troops and allies. John McCain's experience and national defense credentials make him the most qualified person to serve as our next Commander-in-Chief.
The President of the United States must serve in many capacities besides the leader of our Armed Forces. Fortunately, the best man for the job is also a champion of conservatism who will advance our philosophy in all aspects of the office, not just the military.
more at Townhall.com
Pro-Life McCain
McCain, Consistently Pro-Life
“McCain Has A Long Record Of Opposition To Abortion Rights …” (Dan Balz, and Shailagh Murray, “Mass. Governor's Rightward Shift Raises Questions,” The Washington Post, 12/21/06)
“As A Senator, He Consistently Votes The Antiabortion-Rights Position …” (Linda Feldmann, “McCain Earns Goodwill With Evangelicals,” Christian Science Monitor, 5/15/06)
Sen. McCain Has 0% Ratings From NARAL Pro-Choice America And Planned Parenthood. (NARAL Website, www.prochoiceamerica.org, Accessed 1/19/07; Planned Parenthood Website, www.ppaction.org, Accessed 1/19/07)
Sen. McCain Believes Life Begins At Conception:
Sen. McCain In 2000: “‘I have a 17-year pro-life record’ based on ‘my moral belief that life begins at conception.’” (Ann E. Marimow, “To McCain, The Record Is Right,” Concord [NH] Monitor, 1/16/00)
Sen. McCain Supports Reversal Of Roe V. Wade:
Sen. McCain: “I do believe that it's very likely, or possible, that a Supreme Court should – could overturn Roe V Wade which would then return these decisions to the states which I support.” (ABC’s “This Week,” 11/19/06)
Sen. McCain Voted Against A Sense Of Senate Amendment Stating “The Supreme Court’s Decision Legalizing Abortion In Roe V. Wade Was Correct And Should Not Be Overturned.” (S. 3, CQ Vote #48: Adopted 52-46: R 9-41; D 42-5; I 1-0, 3/12/03, McCain Voted Nay)
Sen. McCain Has Repeatedly Voted Against Abortion:
Sen. McCain Voted At Least Eight Times To Ban Partial Birth Abortions, Including Voting Twice To Overturn President Clinton’s Veto Of The Partial Birth Abortion Ban. (H.R. 1833, CQ Vote #596: Passed 54-44: R 45-8; D 9-36, 12/7/95, McCain Voted Yea; H.R. 1833, CQ Vote #301: Motion Rejected 57-41: R 45-6; D 12-35, 9/26/96, McCain Voted Yea; H.R. 1122, CQ Vote #71: Passed 64-36: R 51-4; D 13-32, 5/20/97, McCain Voted Yea; H.R. 1122, CQ Vote #277: Rejected 64-36: R 51-4; D 13-32, 9/18/98, McCain Voted Yea; S. 1692, CQ Vote #340: Passed 63-34: R 48-3; D 14-31, I 1-0, 10/21/99, McCain Voted Yea; S. 3, CQ Vote #402: Adopted 64-34: R 47-3; D 17-30; I 0-1, 10/21/03, McCain Voted Yea; S. 3, CQ Vote #51: Passed 64-33: R 48-3; D 16-29; I 0-1, 3/13/03, McCain Voted Yea; S. 3, CQ Vote #351: Motion Agreed To 93-0, 9/17/03, McCain Voted Yea)
Sen. McCain Voted For “Unborn Victims Of Violence Act,” Also Known As Laci’s Law, Which Punishes Individuals Who Commit Violent Crimes That Cause The Death Or Bodily Injury Of An Unborn Child. (H.R. 1997, CQ Vote #63: Passed 61-38: R 48-2; D 13-35; I 0-1, 3/25/04, McCain Voted Yea)
Sen. McCain Voted At Least Two Times To Require Parental Notification For A Minor’s Abortion. (S. 323, CQ Vote #131, Adopted 52-47: R 38-5; D 14-42, 7/16/91, McCain Voted Yea; H.R. 2707, CQ Vote #185: Rejected 45-55: R 31-12; D 14-43, 9/11/91, McCain Voted Yea)
Sen. McCain Voted Against Using Federal Money To Distribute Morning-After Abortion Pill In Schools. (H.R. 4577, CQ Vote #169: Motion Rejected 41-54: R 6-48; D 35-6, 6/30/00, McCain Voted Nay)
“McCain Has A Long Record Of Opposition To Abortion Rights …” (Dan Balz, and Shailagh Murray, “Mass. Governor's Rightward Shift Raises Questions,” The Washington Post, 12/21/06)
“As A Senator, He Consistently Votes The Antiabortion-Rights Position …” (Linda Feldmann, “McCain Earns Goodwill With Evangelicals,” Christian Science Monitor, 5/15/06)
Sen. McCain Has 0% Ratings From NARAL Pro-Choice America And Planned Parenthood. (NARAL Website, www.prochoiceamerica.org, Accessed 1/19/07; Planned Parenthood Website, www.ppaction.org, Accessed 1/19/07)
Sen. McCain Believes Life Begins At Conception:
Sen. McCain In 2000: “‘I have a 17-year pro-life record’ based on ‘my moral belief that life begins at conception.’” (Ann E. Marimow, “To McCain, The Record Is Right,” Concord [NH] Monitor, 1/16/00)
Sen. McCain Supports Reversal Of Roe V. Wade:
Sen. McCain: “I do believe that it's very likely, or possible, that a Supreme Court should – could overturn Roe V Wade which would then return these decisions to the states which I support.” (ABC’s “This Week,” 11/19/06)
Sen. McCain Voted Against A Sense Of Senate Amendment Stating “The Supreme Court’s Decision Legalizing Abortion In Roe V. Wade Was Correct And Should Not Be Overturned.” (S. 3, CQ Vote #48: Adopted 52-46: R 9-41; D 42-5; I 1-0, 3/12/03, McCain Voted Nay)
Sen. McCain Has Repeatedly Voted Against Abortion:
Sen. McCain Voted At Least Eight Times To Ban Partial Birth Abortions, Including Voting Twice To Overturn President Clinton’s Veto Of The Partial Birth Abortion Ban. (H.R. 1833, CQ Vote #596: Passed 54-44: R 45-8; D 9-36, 12/7/95, McCain Voted Yea; H.R. 1833, CQ Vote #301: Motion Rejected 57-41: R 45-6; D 12-35, 9/26/96, McCain Voted Yea; H.R. 1122, CQ Vote #71: Passed 64-36: R 51-4; D 13-32, 5/20/97, McCain Voted Yea; H.R. 1122, CQ Vote #277: Rejected 64-36: R 51-4; D 13-32, 9/18/98, McCain Voted Yea; S. 1692, CQ Vote #340: Passed 63-34: R 48-3; D 14-31, I 1-0, 10/21/99, McCain Voted Yea; S. 3, CQ Vote #402: Adopted 64-34: R 47-3; D 17-30; I 0-1, 10/21/03, McCain Voted Yea; S. 3, CQ Vote #51: Passed 64-33: R 48-3; D 16-29; I 0-1, 3/13/03, McCain Voted Yea; S. 3, CQ Vote #351: Motion Agreed To 93-0, 9/17/03, McCain Voted Yea)
Sen. McCain Voted For “Unborn Victims Of Violence Act,” Also Known As Laci’s Law, Which Punishes Individuals Who Commit Violent Crimes That Cause The Death Or Bodily Injury Of An Unborn Child. (H.R. 1997, CQ Vote #63: Passed 61-38: R 48-2; D 13-35; I 0-1, 3/25/04, McCain Voted Yea)
Sen. McCain Voted At Least Two Times To Require Parental Notification For A Minor’s Abortion. (S. 323, CQ Vote #131, Adopted 52-47: R 38-5; D 14-42, 7/16/91, McCain Voted Yea; H.R. 2707, CQ Vote #185: Rejected 45-55: R 31-12; D 14-43, 9/11/91, McCain Voted Yea)
Sen. McCain Voted Against Using Federal Money To Distribute Morning-After Abortion Pill In Schools. (H.R. 4577, CQ Vote #169: Motion Rejected 41-54: R 6-48; D 35-6, 6/30/00, McCain Voted Nay)
News around Mississippi
Congressman Chip Pickering will be on The Matt Friedeman Show on Mississippi American Family Radio this afternoon to discuss his role with McCain 2008. The show is on from 5-6pm (est).
The word of Pickering's endorsement of McCain is moving in Mississippi.
The Associated Press: Chip Pickering to head McCain campaign in Mississippi
WDAM-TV: Pickering named state chair of McCain '08 campaign
Clarion Ledger: Pickering to serve on McCain's presidential campaign
The word of Pickering's endorsement of McCain is moving in Mississippi.
The Associated Press: Chip Pickering to head McCain campaign in Mississippi
WDAM-TV: Pickering named state chair of McCain '08 campaign
Clarion Ledger: Pickering to serve on McCain's presidential campaign
Pickering for McCain
In the release from Pickering for Congress, Chip Pickering says: ""Senator John McCain is a proven leader in national security, he has demonstrated a commitment to promoting conservative values, and he has extensive experience as a fiscally responsible policy advocate. I know Senator McCain's will shoot straight with Mississippians and I am honored to chair his Mississippi campaign and help spread his message of smart, reasonable, responsible reforms across the South and across our country."
Pickering was on Supertalk Mississippi this morning to discuss his new role with McCain 2008.
Pickering was on Supertalk Mississippi this morning to discuss his new role with McCain 2008.
McCain Announces Pickering Support
Congressman Chip Pickering will serve as Mississippi Chairman for McCain 2008. Pickering will co-chair McCain's Southern Region efforts with South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham. Pickering will also serve on McCain's U.S. House whip team. McCain 2008 made the announcement this morning.
The Hotline: McCain Scores A Big Conservative
National Journal's "The Hotline" reports: "Rep. Chip Pickering (R-MS) will serve as MS Chair, Southern Co-Chair, and member of the U.S. House Whip Team for Sen. John McCain." More on this later today...
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
McCain for the Mississippi GOP
John McCain visited Mississippi in June to help the Mississippi Republican Party with their annual United Republican Fund (URF) fundraiser, and get advice from Senator Trent Lott and Governor Haley Barbour. The URF dinner is the major fundraising event for the MSGOP each year and Senator McCain brought out hundreds of folks to support the Republican team.
McCain's Mississippi Roots
On his June 2006 visit to Mississippi, the Commercial Dispatch noted McCain's Mississippi roots: "McCain has family roots in Mississippi. A great-grandfather moved to Carroll County in the 1800s. His grandfather attended the University of Mississippi before going to the U.S. Naval Academy. Camp McCain - a National Guard base in Grenada County - is named after a great-uncle."
This Salon Politics piece from the 2000 election discusses the McCain connection to Mississippi even more, explaining in part why some call McCain "Mississippi's Third Senator."
Senator Trent Lott has been a vocal supporter of Senator McCain in recent years. They don't always agree, but who does? Lott is on board big-time with Team McCain for 2008. It isn't the first time their families have been political allies. The Greenwood Commonwealth notes: In 1899, Lott's great-great-great uncle was running for state treasurer. He was endorsed by John S. McCain, then-sheriff of Carroll County and the Arizona senator's great-great-great-uncle.Lott said he brought the information to the attention of his GOP colleague."'You know, John,'" Lott said he joked to his fellow senator, "'the McCains have been supporting the Lotts since 1899. What the hell's your problem?'" No problem anymore, Lott and McCain have become close and effective allies, and that's good news for Mississippi.
This Salon Politics piece from the 2000 election discusses the McCain connection to Mississippi even more, explaining in part why some call McCain "Mississippi's Third Senator."
Senator Trent Lott has been a vocal supporter of Senator McCain in recent years. They don't always agree, but who does? Lott is on board big-time with Team McCain for 2008. It isn't the first time their families have been political allies. The Greenwood Commonwealth notes: In 1899, Lott's great-great-great uncle was running for state treasurer. He was endorsed by John S. McCain, then-sheriff of Carroll County and the Arizona senator's great-great-great-uncle.Lott said he brought the information to the attention of his GOP colleague."'You know, John,'" Lott said he joked to his fellow senator, "'the McCains have been supporting the Lotts since 1899. What the hell's your problem?'" No problem anymore, Lott and McCain have become close and effective allies, and that's good news for Mississippi.
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