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McCain Warms to Romney 2012

Former rival lends his name to big fundraiser

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(Newser) – Mitt Romney let bygones be bygones when he campaigned for John McCain last year, forgetting an acrimonious relationship with his erstwhile rival for the GOP presidential nomination. Now, McCain appears to be repaying the favor and ginning up support for the former Massachusetts governor’s 2012 bid, reports the Boston Globe. “Every time our campaign asked him to go someplace or do something, he was always ready and willing,” McCain says.

McCain hasn’t actually endorsed Romney, but he lent his name to an Arizona fundraiser, suggesting that Romney's stock is rising. “He has more respect and appreciation within the party because he has a very strong financial background,” the senator says. McCain adds that he would be glad to host any and all Republican contenders. “It’s certainly not a preference for the nominee 3 1/2 or 4 years from now.”

McCain and Romney on the campaign trail last year.
McCain and Romney on the campaign trail last year.   (AP Photo)
Mitt Romney.
Mitt Romney.   (AP Photo)
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dontlikeyou
Oct 1, 09 1:21 PM CDT
Of course, they are both Liberal neo-cons. McCain, get the fuck out of the way you loser. Reply
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myvoice
Oct 1, 09 1:28 PM CDT
You should look up the word Oxymoron... not to be confused with youaremoron!
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rajanKazhmin
Oct 1, 09 1:36 PM CDT
I swear to your "god", dontlikeyou can't be more than 13 years old.
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Jayster999
Oct 1, 09 3:27 PM CDT
Yep. McCain might as we do an Arlen Sphincter, he's been a turncoat for years. And Mitt, well he ain't much better--a middle of the roader at best.
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myvoice
Oct 1, 09 1:27 PM CDT
He will win Utah and Arizona for sure! But what about the swing states? Reply
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