List of John McCain 2008 presidential campaign endorsements explained

See main article: John McCain 2008 presidential campaign.

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

Both McCain and his Democratic opponent, Barack Obama, have stated that a person or entity's endorsement of their candidacy does not necessarily imply an endorsement by the candidate of all of the views of the endorser.

U.S. presidents, vice presidents, and spouses

• President George W. Bush
• Vice President Dick Cheney^[1]
• Former President George H. W. Bush
• Former Vice President Dan Quayle^[2]
• Former First Lady Nancy Reagan^[3]

Retired military

Senator McCain was endorsed by over 100 retired generals and admirals from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps,^[4] among them:

Mayors

• Tommy Joe Alexander of Irondale, Alabama
• Carlos Alvarez of Miami-Dade County
• Alan Autry of Fresno
• Rich Crotty of Orange County, Florida^[5]
• Richard J. Gerbounka of Linden, New Jersey (I-NJ) https://web.archive.org/web/20080814033834/http://johnmccain.com/Informing/News/PressReleases/9a877970-dc21-4f77-b93d-1744a6547143.htm
• Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City, former 2008 presidential candidate^[6]

National figures

• Francis J. Beckwith, Professor of Philosophy and Church-State Studies, Baylor University^[7]
• Robert Gleason,^[8] Chairman of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania
• John C. Hagee, founder and senior pastor of the evangelical mega-church Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas^[9]
• Fmr. Treasurer of the United States Rosario Marin (CA)^[10]

Newspapers

See also: Newspaper endorsements in the United States presidential primaries, 2008. These newspapers have endorsed John McCain's general election run:

Academics

• Anne O. Krueger, Economist and former World Bank Chief Economist.^[11]
• Robert P. George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University.^{[12] [13]}
• Bernie Machen, president of the University of Florida.^[14]

Business people

• Sheldon Adelson, Las Vegas Casino billionaire^[15]
• Bradbury Anderson, Best Buy^[16] CEO
• Hoyt R. Barnett, Publix Vice Chairman^[17]
• August A. Busch III, former Anheuser-Busch^[18] Chairman
• Pete Coors, Coors Brewing Company^[19] Chairman
• Carly Fiorina, former CEO of Hewlett-Packard^[20]
• Steve Forbes,^[21] magazine publisher, former GOP presidential candidate (1996, 2000)
• Deal W. Hudson, Conservative publisher.^[22]
• Tom Monaghan, founder of Domino's Pizza.^[23]
• Frederick W. Smith, founder, chairman, president, and CEO of FedEx.^[24]
• Donald Trump, chairman and CEO of the Trump Organization and future U.S. president^[25]
• Robert Ulrich, Target^[26] Chairman and CEO
• Michael D. White, Pepsi Vice Chairman^[27]
• Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay^[28]
• Bob Wright, former NBC Universal^[29] Chairman and CEO

Entertainers

Foreign entertainers

• Eduardo Verástegui, Mexican actor^[30]

Adult entertainment

• Gauge, porn star^[31]
• Teri Weigel, porn star^[32]

Athletes and sportspeople

• Troy Aikman, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback^[33]
• George Bodenheimer, ESPN President^[34]
• Bryan Clay Olympic gold medalist in decathlon.^[35]
• Bill Davidson, owner of the Detroit Pistons^[36]
• Mike Ditka, ESPN NFL Analyst and Former Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints Head Coach.^[37]
• John Elway, Hall of Fame Denver Broncos quarterback^[33]
• Al Leiter, Former MLB Pitcher.^[38]
• Chuck Liddell, MMA fighter^[39]
• Colette Nelson, IFBB professional bodybuilder^[40]
• Brady Quinn, Cleveland Browns quarterback^[41]
• Nolan Ryan, Hall of Fame MLB pitcher^[42]
• Curt Schilling, Boston Red Sox pitcher^[43]
• Jason Sehorn, retired New York Giants cornerback^[44]
• Roger Staubach, Hall of Fame Dallas Cowboys quarterback^[45]
• Joe Thomas, Cleveland Browns offensive tackle^[41]

Organizations

• Al-Hesbah^[46]
• National Rifle Association of America^[47]
• Republicans for Environmental Protection^[48]
• Log Cabin Republicans^[49]
• Conservative Voice^[50]

Other individuals

• Morris J. Amitay, AIPAC.^[51]
• David Frum, Journalist.^[52]
• Charles Krauthammer, Conservative political pundit^[53]
• Michael Savage, radio host^[54]
• Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher "Joe the Plumber"^[55]

Foreign political figures

• David Cameron, member of the British Conservative Party.^[56]
• Wilfried Martens, president of the European People's Party^[57]

See also

• Congressional endorsements for the 2008 United States presidential election
• Newspaper endorsements in the United States presidential primaries, 2008
• List of Barack Obama presidential campaign endorsements, 2008
• List of Hillary Clinton 2008 presidential campaign endorsements
• List of Ron Paul 2008 presidential endorsements
• McCain Democrat

External links

• Supporters list from the John McCain campaign website
• List of endorsers, from Project Vote Smart.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Thanks for the Endorsement, Dick - Political Punch. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110522025328/http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/11/thanks-for-the.html. 2011-05-22.
2. Web site: Dan Quayle On VP Frontrunners. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/dPF8ETyNVeQ . 2021-12-21 . live. www.youtube.com.
3. Web site: John McCain Endorsed by Nancy Reagan - 3/25/08. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/DheW-H5Ex34 . 2021-12-21 . live. www.youtube.com.
4. News: McCain Endorsed by Over 100 Admirals and Generals. JohnMcCain.com. 2008-08-26. December 15, 2007.
5. http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/01/23/mccain_outlines_economic_plans.html McCain Outlines Economic Plans
6. Web site: McCain Supporters . JohnMcCain.com . 2008-05-03 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080430205050/http://www.johnmccain.com/supporters/ . 2008-04-30 .
7. Web site: I'm Supporting Senator John McCain for the U. S. Presidency (What's Wrong with the World). www.whatswrongwiththeworld.net.
8. Web site: Republican Party of Pennsylvania . 2008-03-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080430222114/http://www.pagop.org/news/Read.aspx?ID=807 . 2008-04-30 . dead .
9. http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/02/27/mega-church-pastor-in-texas-backs-mccain/ Mega-Church Pastor in Texas Backs McCain
10. Web site: NameBright - Coming Soon. https://web.archive.org/web/20080917225253/http://portal.gopconvention2008.com/speech/details.aspx?id=70. dead. September 17, 2008. portal.gopconvention2008.com.
11. Web site: Anne Krueger - $3,600 in Political Contributions for 2008. www.campaignmoney.com.
12. Web site: Oregon Independent . 2008-10-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080528041011/http://www.oregonindependent.com/taxonomy/term/211 . 2008-05-28 . dead .
13. Web site: Baptist Messenger.
14. http://www.alligator.org/articles/2008/01/22/news/uf_administration/machen.txt
15. Web site: Sheldon Adelson - $180,300 in Political Contributions for 2008. www.campaignmoney.com.
16. Web site: Best Buy: Your Ultimate Holiday Showroom . 2014-01-08 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140108012900/http://www.bestbuy.com/ . 2014-01-08 .
17. Web site: Hoyt Barnett - $82,400 in Political Contributions for 2008. www.campaignmoney.com.
18. Web site: Anheuser-Busch | America's Best-Loved Brewery and Beers. www.anheuser-busch.com.
19. Web site: Coors Banquet Beer | Home. April 6, 2015. Coors Banquet.
20. News: Carly Fiorina to campaign for McCain. Frank Davies. San Jose Mercury News. 2008-07-11. March 3, 2008.
21. Web site: Forbes endorses McCain. Mike. Allen. POLITICO.
22. Web site: McCain's quiet campaign: the Catholic vote.
23. Web site: Naples News.
24. News: Washington Is the Problem. Stephen. Moore. Wall Street Journal. October 26, 2008. www.wsj.com.
25. News: CNN.com. CNN . 2010-05-08 .
26. Web site: Target : Expect More. Pay Less.. www.target.com.
27. Web site: Norwalk CT 06850 – $170,147 in Political Contributions for 2008.
28. News: Meg Whitman Joins John McCain 2008 As National Co-Chair . McCain Campaign . McCain Campaign . 2008-08-13 . March 14, 2008 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080814025919/http://johnmccain.com/Informing/News/PressReleases/481e9209-2ea4-4069-ada6-d66b4301f0f9.htm . August 14, 2008 .
29. Web site: NBCUniversal . 2013-05-25 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110414070105/http://www.nbcuni.com/ . 2011-04-14 .
30. Web site: The Evening Bulletin . 2008-10-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081024060130/http://www.thebulletin.us/site/index.cfm?newsid=20174511&BRD=2737&PAG=461&dept_id=576361&rfi=8 . 2008-10-24 . dead .
31. Web site: Pornstar Gauge Supports Mccain/Palin – Digg . https://archive.today/20120709034622/http://digg.com/2008_us_elections/Pornstar_Gauge_Supports_Mccain_Palin . 9 July 2012 . dead.
32. Web site: Videos - Female First. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110607143104/http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/videos/Pornstar+Teri+Weigels+puppies+vote+for+McCain+Palin+ticket-44314.html. 2011-06-07.
33. News: Game on: Pros and big-league politics . Los Angeles Times . Dave . Zirin . 2008-11-19 . 2010-05-08.
34. News: Clash of Champions puts a new spin on bowling . USA Today . Michael . Hiestand . 2008-05-07 . 2010-05-08.
35. Web site: Olympian Clay adds his praise of McCain | starbulletin.com | News | /2008/09/05/. archives.starbulletin.com.
36. News: Pistons owner Davidson endorses McCain. Larry Lage. The Detroit News. 2008-07-11. July 2, 2008.
37. Web site: Da Coach is on the McCain-Palin Team.
38. Web site: NEWSMEAT ▷ al Leiter's Federal Campaign Contribution Report . 2008-10-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080913212643/http://www.newsmeat.com/sports_political_donations/Al_Leiter.php . 2008-09-13 . dead .
39. News: More athletes taking political stands - Jon Wertheim - SI.com . CNN . 2008-09-09 . 2010-05-08.
40. Web site: - YouTube. www.youtube.com.
41. http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2008/10/08/mccain_endorsed_by_two_clevela.html McCain Endorsed by Two Cleveland Browns Players
42. Web site: NEWSMEAT ▷ Nolan Ryan's Federal Campaign Contribution Report . 2009-03-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081004085242/http://www.newsmeat.com/sports_political_donations/Nolan_Ryan.php . 2008-10-04 . dead .
43. News: McCain in '08. Curt Schilling. 38Pitches.com. 2008-07-11. December 6, 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20080807162029/http://38pitches.com/2007/12/06/mccain-in-08/. August 7, 2008. dead. mdy-all.
44. News: Presidential endorsements the hot sport of summer. Barbara Barker. Newsday. 2008-07-11. June 23, 2008.
45. News: Roger Staubach Throws a Hail Mary for McCain's Presidential Campaign. ABCNews.com. 2008-07-11. September 25, 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20071111174157/http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2007/09/roger-staubach-.html. November 11, 2007. dead.
46. News: Al-Qaida-linked Web site backs McCain as president . Associated Press . Hess. Pamela . 22 October 2008 . 22 October 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081024044002/http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iFK9c9KTpdbjhYyuWIlZyAuyqeJgD93VA3B80 . 24 October 2008 . dead . dmy-all .
47. News: NRA endorses McCain. Sharon Theimer, AP. October 9, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081010172824/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/oct/09/nra-endorses-mccain. October 10, 2008. live.
48. News: Republicans for Environmental Protection Endorses McCain in South Carolina. REP.org. January 8, 2008. October 22, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081005092441/http://www.rep.org/opinions/press_releases/release08-1-8.html. October 5, 2008. dead. mdy-all.
49. News: Log Cabin Endorses Sen. John McCain for President. logcabin.org. September 2, 2008. October 28, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081030020138/http://online.logcabin.org/news_views/reading-room-back-up/log-cabin-endorses-sen-john.html. October 30, 2008. dead. mdy-all.
50. [Sam Brownback]
51. http://www.jewishpress.com/pageroute.do/36644/Pro-Israel_Voters_Mu.html The Jewish Press
52. http://frum.nationalreview.com/post/?q=MjE5NDk2NzQ5YzRlNGM4ODA0OWUwNjE0ZTk1MjU3YmM= David Frum's diary
53. Web site: Charles Krauthammer: Why I'm voting for McCain News for Dallas, Texas Dallas Morning News Opinion: Viewpoints. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20081025094048/http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/opinion/viewpoints/stories/DN-krauthammer_25edi.State.Edition1.27d546c.html. 2008-10-25.
54. "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?)
55. News: 'Joe the Plumber' endorses McCain . USA Today . 2008-10-28 . 2010-05-08.
56. News: David Cameron backs John McCain in US race. Rosa Prince. January 24, 2008. London. The Daily Telegraph.
57. News: Despite the wave of Obama-mania in Europe, the EPP is one of the few European voices that have openly supported John McCain.. https://archive.today/20130129011944/http://news.monstersandcritics.com/usa/features/article_1428771.php/Republicans_bash_continent_European_right_hails_McCain. dead. January 29, 2013. September 4, 2008.