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Bush, reluctant to give up the spotlight, endorses McCain

In a Rose Garden press conference, the incumbent president delivered his endorsement, but seemed to think the moment was his, not John McCain's.

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  • Wednesday, March 5, 2008 11:48 AM

    No more Protectors of the American people, please!!

    Citizens of a free and truly democratic republic don't need a daddy protector. And it is clear from the wording of the oath of office that our founding fathers understood this very well. The president is to "preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." If the president does that, we can handle the rest. If the president does not then he/she is more dangerous to our liberties than all The Terrorists combined.

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