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John McCain, the nominee of the Republican party in the 2008 United States presidential election, has gained the endorsements of many high-profile figures.

Primary campaign endorsements

U.S. Presidents and Vice Presidents

U.S. Senators

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U.S. Representatives

Governors


Military

Senator McCain has been endorsed by over 100 generals and admirals from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps[41], among them:

Mayors

Other political figures

National figures

Newspapers

These newspapers have endorsed John McCain's general election run:

Business People

Entertainers

Athletes and Sportspeople

Organizations

Other people

See also

References

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  2. ^ Senator Wayne Allard Endorses John McCain for President
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  4. ^ Baker, Mike (2007-03-09). "Sen. Richard Burr will support McCain for president". Associated Press. Retrieved 2007-03-18. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ a b Isakson, Chambliss endorse McCain; 'Disappointment' reigns at Christian Alliance meeting | Political Insider | ajc.com
  6. ^ "Coburn To Endorse McCain". TheAtlantic.com. 2008-01-16. Retrieved 2008-01-16. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ Raju, Manu. “McCain reaches out to GOP senators with weekly meetings”, The Hill (2008-04-30).
  8. ^ Norm Coleman Endorses McCain [1]
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak "Political figures who have endorsed McCain". The Arizona Republic. 2007-03-12. Retrieved 2007-03-18. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help) Cite error: The named reference "supports list" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  10. ^ Lieberman to Cross Aisle to Endorse McCain | The Trail | washingtonpost.com
  11. ^ "Senator Mel Martinez Endorses John McCain For President". JohnMcCain.com. January 25, 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
  12. ^ Sen. Shelby Endorses John McCain
  13. ^ 2008 Presidential Endorsements (Congress)
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  15. ^ Coats: McCain Is 'Head & Shoulders' Above GOP Field KTIV.com, Dec. 6, 2007
  16. ^ "Former Sen. Baker pushes Fred Thompson for president". Scripps Newspaper Group. March 9, 2007. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
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  18. ^ Fred Thompson Endorses John McCain
  19. ^ Tom Davis Endorses John McCain for President[2]
  20. ^ "Eastern Washington Congressional Delegation Endorses John McCain For President". JohnMcCain.com. February 18, 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
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  28. ^ Fischenich, Mark (October 18, 2008). "Pennys offer their two cents worth". Mankato Free Press. Retrieved 2008-10-21.
  29. ^ Missouri governor endorses John McCain
  30. ^ McCain, Long a G.O.P. Maverick, Is Gaining Mainstream Support - New York Times
  31. ^ "Additional Governors Endorse John McCain For President". JohnMcCain.com. March 3, 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
  32. ^ Six GOP Governors Back McCain
  33. ^ McCain gains Schwarzenegger endorsement | Markets | Bonds News | Reuters
  34. ^ "McCain announces Riley endorsement". Associated Press. The Huntsville Times. March 3, 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-03. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  35. ^ McCain gains Schwarzenegger endorsement
  36. ^ Former U.S. ambassador to Canada set to endorse McCain
  37. ^ Fallon, Scott and Adrienne Lui (February 1, 2008). "Obama, McCain benefit from rivals' departures". The Record. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
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  39. ^ McCain teams up with former rival Huckabee - Candidate wants ex-Ark. governor to play a prominent role in campaign updated 3:21 p.m. CT, Fri., April. 25, 2008
  40. ^ FOXNews.com - Former Navy Secretary, 9/11 Commission Member Endorses McCain - Politics | Republican Party | Democratic Party | Political Spectrum
  41. ^ "McCain Endorsed by Over 100 Admirals and Generals". JohnMcCain.com. December 15, 2007. Retrieved 2008-08-26.
  42. ^ McCain Outlines Economic Plans, Washington Post, 2008-01-23
  43. ^ "Obama corners the market in Hollywood". USA Today. 2008-06-23. Retrieved 2008-06-25.
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  47. ^ Full text of Nancy Reagan's endorsement.
  48. ^ "Nancy Reagan gives McCain seal of approval". Associated Press. Fox News. 2008-03-25. Retrieved 2008-03-25.
  49. ^ www.cnn.com
  50. ^ McCain chairs: Clements, Mosbacher, McCombs
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  54. ^ Republican Party of Pennsylvania
  55. ^ Mega-Church Pastor in Texas Backs McCain
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  63. ^ Frank Davies (March 3, 2008). "Carly Fiorina to campaign for McCain". San Jose Mercury News. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
  64. ^ Forbes endorses McCain - Mike Allen - Politico.com
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  69. ^ If Kumar's for him, I'm for him, The International Herald Tribune, Retrieved March 4, 2008
  70. ^ Maeve Reston (August 26, 2008). "John McCain shares the stage with Jay Leno and Daddy Yankee". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2008-08-26.
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  73. ^ Do celebrity endorsements work?, The Toronto Star, Retrieved March 4, 2008
  74. ^ VOTD: Politics at Comic Con | /Film
  75. ^ Rehabilitating Heart
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  77. ^ EXCLUSIVE: Heidi Montag: I'm Voting For John McCain US Magazine, April 2, 2008
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  79. ^ One for Freedom - John Ondrasik, Five For Fighting, Duke of Data Blog, Retrieved March 9, 2008
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  81. ^ Shauna Sand Endorses John McCain, Hollywood Grind, Retrieved May 1, 2008
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  83. ^ Sylvester Stallone Endorses McCain. Coolest Endorsement Yet?, FoxNews.com, Retrieved January 24, 2008
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  85. ^ Name Actors Get Presidential, Backstage.com, Retrieved March 4, 2008
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  87. ^ "James Woods, Friendly on Friday". Bauergriffinonline.com. April 25, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-12.
  88. ^ Larry Lage (July 2, 2008). "Pistons owner Davidson endorses McCain". The Detroit News. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
  89. ^ Curt Schilling (December 6, 2007). "McCain in '08". 38Pitches.com. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
  90. ^ Barbara Barker (June 23, 2008). "Presidential endorsements the hot sport of summer". Newsday. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
  91. ^ "Roger Staubach Throws a Hail Mary for McCain's Presidential Campaign". ABCNews.com. September 25, 2007. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
  92. ^ Sharon Theimer, AP (October 9, 2008). "NRA endorses McCain".
  93. ^ REP.org (January 8, 2008). "Republicans for Environmental Protection Endorses McCain in South Carolina".
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  95. ^ {{cite news|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/21/AR2008102102477.html?sub=AR |title=Al-Qaeda endorses McCain|
  96. ^ "You have Obama, a leftist socialist who would give us another gun-grabbing Ginsburg on the court, or McCain, who would appoint a conservative like Bush did." (Bush’s Legacy: The Greatest American President?)
  • Supporters list from the John McCain campaign website
  • List of endorsers, from Project Vote Smart.