(R-PA) Frm. Gov. Tom Ridge to serve as McCain Co-Chair

[Reaganfan]

http://johnmccain.com/Informing/News/PressReleases/45d5df33-b23a-4205-bdbb-a16086b21d2f.htm


Governor Tom Ridge To Support John McCain
First Secretary Of Homeland Security To Serve As National Co-Chair

ARLINGTON, VA - U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential exploratory committee today announced that former Secretary of Homeland Security and Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge will support the Arizona Senator should he decide to seek the presidency. In addition, Ridge will serve as a national co-chair to Senator McCain's presidential exploratory committee.

In October 2001, Thomas J. Ridge was appointed Assistant to the President for Homeland Security. On January 24, 2003, he was sworn in as the nation's first Secretary of the newly-created Department of Homeland Security, where he served until 2005.

Before the events of September 11th, Ridge was twice elected Governor of Pennsylvania, serving from 1995 to 2001. He was the first enlisted Vietnam combat veteran elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and was overwhelmingly re-elected five times. While a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army, Ridge earned the Bronze Star for Valor, the Combat Infantry Badge, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry.

Governor Ridge spoke to the importance of Senator McCain's leadership. "What sets John apart is his ability to form coalitions around a common, principled cause," said Ridge. "Our country is at a crossroads and John McCain is the leader who fundamentally knows what it takes to move us forward and keep us safe."

Senator John McCain emphasized the significance of having Governor Ridge advising his campaign. "The key to America's future is maintaining the peace and prosperity we enjoy in our communities," said Senator McCain. "Having Tom Ridge, and his expertise as an innovative governor and national leader, join our push toward a brighter future for our country is invaluable, and I'm grateful for his support."


WHO-HOO!!

[Joe Republic]

Hmm, the question is now which of these two stated allies would be a stronger running mate, should he win the nomination: Ridge or Pawlenty?

[Reaganfan]

Hmm, the question is now which of these two stated allies would be a stronger running mate, should he win the nomination: Ridge or Pawlenty?

Hmm...Ridge is more known. I like them both.

[WalterMitty]

i never particularly cared for tom ridge.  of course, i dont care for john mccain either.

good couple!

[JSojourner]

Tom Ridge is a good and decent man.  Another war hero, like McCain.

I guess this ends speculation that Ridge, himself, would be a late entrant into the Presidential sweepstakes. 

[Keystone Phil]

National co-chair? Interesting. I knew he was running the PA campaign. Ridge won't be VP though and I'd prefer Pawlenty anyway. Ridge doesn't really bring much to the ticket.

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Ridge is a horrible horrible person for spending $300,000 of taxpayer money on massive amounts of computing power for an extreme gerrymander.

[bullmoose88]

Ridge is a horrible horrible person for spending $300,000 of taxpayer money on massive amounts of computing power for an extreme gerrymander.

Thats the best you have Jfern?

I must admit...with all the hype you put into this post with the words, horrible (x2), massive, and extreme...

I'm disappointed.

I think you need a vacation.

[○∙◄☻¥tπ[╪AV┼cVê└]

Ridge is a horrible horrible person for spending $300,000 of taxpayer money on massive amounts of computing power for an extreme gerrymander.

Thats the best you have Jfern?

I must admit...with all the hype you put into this post with the words, horrible (x2), massive, and extreme...

I'm disappointed.

I think you need a vacation.

So you don't mind that your taxpayer dollars went to an extreme gerrymander?

[bullmoose88]

Ridge is a horrible horrible person for spending $300,000 of taxpayer money on massive amounts of computing power for an extreme gerrymander.

Thats the best you have Jfern?

I must admit...with all the hype you put into this post with the words, horrible (x2), massive, and extreme...

I'm disappointed.

I think you need a vacation.

So you don't mind that your taxpayer dollars went to an extreme gerrymander?

Well of course I mind....but when you start blowing things out of proportion like that...its hard to read the rest of your post while keeping a straight face or getting angry at the real meat of what you said.

I'm too busy laughing.

Tone it down a bit...you made Tom Ridge sound like a child molester with all of your adjectives.

And to finally get to your point...sure it was an extreme gerrymander...but the blame isn't all his...its the Republican general assembly's too. And eventually we'll have this debate again when the dems play turnabout...but I suspect you'll be toned down adjective wise.

[○∙◄☻¥tπ[╪AV┼cVê└]

Ridge is a horrible horrible person for spending $300,000 of taxpayer money on massive amounts of computing power for an extreme gerrymander.

Thats the best you have Jfern?

I must admit...with all the hype you put into this post with the words, horrible (x2), massive, and extreme...

I'm disappointed.

I think you need a vacation.

So you don't mind that your taxpayer dollars went to an extreme gerrymander?

Well of course I mind....but when you start blowing things out of proportion like that...its hard to read the rest of your post while keeping a straight face or getting angry at the real meat of what you said.

I'm too busy laughing.

Tone it down a bit...you made Tom Ridge sound like a child molester with all of your adjectives.

And to finally get to your point...sure it was an extreme gerrymander...but the blame isn't all his...its the Republican general assembly's too. And eventually we'll have this debate again when the dems play turnabout...but I suspect you'll be toned down adjective wise.

How are the Democrats going to play turnabout? They failed to take the legislature, despite that Pennsylvania and 2006 didn't exactly go poorly for them. No doubt that they would have without the extreme gerrymander.

[bullmoose88]

They took the house...by 2008 they may very well take the senate...i think they need what...a 5 seat swing?


It could very well happen.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

Ridge is a horrible horrible person for spending $300,000 of taxpayer money on massive amounts of computing power for an extreme gerrymander.

I too am outraged by this. It's quite easy to produce an extreme gerrymander without spending $300,000 on massive amounts of computing power.

[bullmoose88]

Ridge is a horrible horrible person for spending $300,000 of taxpayer money on massive amounts of computing power for an extreme gerrymander.

I too am outraged by this. It's quite easy to produce an extreme gerrymander without spending $300,000 on massive amounts of computing power.

Al,

Somedays your sarcastic dry wit makes me want to stab you with a spoon.

Regards,
Bullmoose88

[Inmate Trump]

McCain/Ridge....what a winning ticket

[JSojourner]

McCain/Ridge....what a winning ticket

I think it would dramatically improve McCain's chances of picking up Pennsylvania, which is one of several pivotal states. 

[nini2287]

I like Ridge, although not for chairing McCain's campaign.  I would have liked to seen him take out Santorum's ass in the primary.

[Keystone Phil]

McCain/Ridge....what a winning ticket

I think it would dramatically improve McCain's chances of picking up Pennsylvania, which is one of several pivotal states. 

Ridge really wouldn't do much.