Rumsfeld repays McCain; declines to back candidate

[sabra]

Source: The Hill

Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld recently declined to answer whether he will support Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) for president.

McCain, the GOP presidential standard-bearer, has been one of Rumsfeld’s harshest critics.

...

Rumsfeld told The Hill that he has not followed the presidential elections, but instead has been focused on work for his private foundation.

Asked whether that meant he wasn’t going to support McCain, Rumsfeld answered: “I have not been involved at all.”

Rumsfeld declined to comment any further. He also declined a follow-up request for comment on the issue to his personal office.

“He has focused his energy on the Rumsfeld Foundation,” said his aide, Keith Urbahn. One of the foundation’s goals is to encourage young people to participate in public service.


Read more: http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/rumsfeld-repays-mccain-declines-to-back-candidate-2008-06-18.html

[skooooo]

1. So sad when folks can't get along...

:rofl:

[Betty]

2. who would want rumsfeld's endorsement???

kiss of death.

[pattmarty]

3. That's what I was thinking. I think this will actually HELP him, although not much.

[rurallib]

4. exactly - I'd think McBush would be happy with that.

[redqueen]

5. It ain't like McSame's running from Bush's record... so...

he may want it.

:shrug:

[Ian David]

6. Oh, cheese and crackers! n/t

[montanto]

7. McCain's gotta be breathing a sigh of relief.

[Doctor_J]

8. McSame probably asked him not to

in exchange for some no-bid contracts if McSame is sworn in

[redstorm20]

9. Way to Lead by Example

Rumsfeld answered: “I have not been involved at all.”

One of the foundation’s goals is to encourage young people to participate in public service.

[tanyev]

10. The Rumsfeld Foundation.

Yikes.

:scared: