Well one of the Bush clan finally came out in support of Republican presidential frontrunner John McCain.
After sitting on the sidelines for months, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush threw his support behind the Arizona senator while his older brother, President George W. Bush, tries to stay out of the nomination contest.
The younger Bush offered his endorsement of McCain describing him as a “devoted conservative leader”, trying to bolster his position with conservatives in the Republican party, many of whom have viewed the lawmaker with skepticism and some outright disdain.
“He is determined and steadfast in his commitment to reducing the burden of high taxes, restoring the people’s trust in their government, and winning the war against radical Islamic extremists,” Bush said in a statement released by McCain’s campaign.
Big brother Bush over the weekend also said McCain was a “true conservative” but refused to offer an endorsement to either McCain, who has a commanding lead among delegates for the nomination, or his closest rival former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee.
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