In news that will surprise absolutely nobody, Arizona Senator John McCain has taken the first steps toward running for President in 2008:
Nov. 10, 2006 ?His party may have taken “a thumpin’,” in the words of President Bush, but ABC News has learned that Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and his political team have decided it’s full steam ahead for his 2008 presidential campaign though he has yet to make the final, official decision.
Sources close to McCain say on Wednesday in Phoenix, he and a half dozen of his top aides huddled and decided to proceed more formally with his quest for the White House.
McCain told ABC News that his team will continue to meet and “go through the process of decision making.” But, he added, “I certainly haven’t made any decision.”
A presidential exploratory committee is expected to be set up this month ? perhaps as early as next week.
McCain’s official, final decision will likely not come until after the Christmas holidays, after he’s had a chance to talk it over with his wife, Cindy.
Since McCain has been the media’s favorite Republican since he ran against Bush in 2000, I expect to see alot of coverage of his campaign that contrasts it with the outgoing Bush Administration.
It appears, however, that it may be time to remind the world again of the reasons I will never vote for John McCain.
November 11th, 2006 at 2:02 pm
I agree 100% I will stay home rather than vote for McCain! Even if Hillary is the other nominee!