New York Republicans rallying behind McCain
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- January
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With Rudy Giuliani making his exit from the presidential race today, the New York GOP is wasting little time in choosing a new favored candidate. And to just about nobody’s surprise, it’s John McCain.
During a conference call of county chairs a few moments ago, GOP leaders decided to endorse McCain’s candidacy in New York, said Rockland Republican Chairman Vincent Reda, a vice chairman of the state Republican Committeee.
“It was pretty much unanimous,” Reda said.
Also backing McCain is Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno, who just issued a statement announcing his endorsement.
“He is a true reformer and has the courage of his convictions that will help him win in New York and throughout the country,” Bruno said.
While state GOP leaders had hoped that a Giuliani candidacy would help them draw out moderate and independent voters — which would help other Republican candidates on the ticket — Reda said McCain also has that ability to attract swing voters.
“I don’t think we lose anything off the ticket,” Reda said.
As for Giuliani, Reda believes he fell victim to a bad strategy.
“You have to be in the media,” Reda said. “You have to participate.”
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As with Giuliani, the GOP leaders are backing the candidate they think is the front runner, rather than select a candidate on the merits. They thought Giuliani would be THE candidate (as preordained by the liberal media), so they backed him early. Now that Giuliani’s campaign tanked, they’re backing McCain because he’s the front-runner. In a winner-take-all primary system, this is all about currying favor with a predicted winner.