Orr: McCain for President '08

Submitted by shwineka on February 8, 2008 - 3:59pm.
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Bob Orr has endorsed John McCain.

The announcement this afternoon came a day after Mitt Romney suspended his campaign for the nomination, leaving McCain with a commanding lead over his remaining rival, Mike Huckabee.

"I believe now is the time to begin the coordinated effort to help make sure that we elect a Republican president," Orr said in a statement.

It is unusual for a gubernatorial candidate to make a presidential endorsement before the primary race is settled because of the political risks usually involved.

Still, Orr had earlier let it be known that he liked Romney.

He donated $500 in October to attend a fundraiser and meet with the former Massachusetts governor, calling him "an exceptionally bright guy, obviously very capable."

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Re: Orr: McCain for President '08

Submitted by FFC1304 on February 10, 2008 - 7:26pm.

Much too early for Orr to make such a claim...who cares? Wish he supported Dr. Ron Paul the only true conservative running.

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Re: Orr: McCain for President '08

Submitted by Proctor on February 9, 2008 - 6:28am.

Wonder if Mike Huckabee will try to appeal Judge Orr's decision on the GOP nomination...

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Re: Orr: McCain for President '08

Submitted by FSUNoles46 on February 8, 2008 - 10:43pm.

I guess he's saying that Orr shouldn't have endorsed anyone, seeing as how one could make a similar statement about Huckabee.

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Re: Orr: McCain for President '08

Submitted by GrayJ on February 8, 2008 - 5:19pm.

Ok so you expect a Republican candidate for governor to endorse a Democrat for president?

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Politics do not become the good judge

Submitted by Anglico on February 8, 2008 - 4:53pm.

After years of being seen as a independent-minded thinker, Orr's run for the roses has brought out the man's worst qualities. His desire to continue the disastrous rein of Republican incompetence in Washington is mind-boggling.

John McCain - aka Bush III - is the last thing this nation needs, and Bob Orr's publicity stunt doesn't change that one bit.

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