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CBS News "From The Road" blog :
http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2008/02/29/politics/fromtheroad/entry3892847.shtml
February 29, 2008, 1:36 PM
McCain Criticized for Megachurch Pastor's Endorsement
Posted by Andante HigginsFrom CBS News' Dante Higgins:
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS -– As criticism of John McCain mounts because of megachurch pastor John Hagee's endorsement of his candidacy, McCain is on the defensive.
“I think it’s important to note that Pastor John Hagee who has supported and endorsed my candidacy supports what I stand for and believe in. When he endorses me, it does not mean that I embrace everything that he stands for and believes,”
McCain told reporters today after a town hall meeting. [...]
- - CBS News "From The Road" blog
CBS News "Horserace" blog :
http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2008/02/29/politics/horserace/entry3892932.shtml
February 29, 2008, 2:07 PM
Statements By Pastor Who Endorsed McCain Drawing Scrutiny
Posted by Brian Montopoli[...] McCain responded to a question on the issue today by saying that while he is
"very proud of the Pastor John Hagee’s spiritual leadership to thousands of people and I am proud of his commitment to the independence and the freedom of the state of Israel," it "does not mean that I support or endorse or agree with some of the things that Pastor John Hagee might have said or positions that he may have taken on other issues."
And there are, it turns out, a fair share of "other issues" to worry about. Bloggers such as Salon's Glenn Greenwald have been pouring through Hagee's record and uncovering controversial statements on a whole range of issues.
[...] "This is no worse than some of the inflammatory comments Farakkhan has dropped over the years," wrote The New Republic's Dayo Olopade after listing some of Hagee's quotes. "But given a minor toasting (as opposed to the full-panini-press Barack Obama got on Tuesday evening) on Hagee's comments, McCain said,
'all I can tell you is that I am very proud to have Pastor John Hagee's support.'
Not a rejection or denouncement in sight."
- - CBS News "Horserace" blog
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