It's a fight to the finish in Florida! As Mitt Romney did earlier today, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), made reference in his speech tonight, to the razor thin margin in the latest polls. Some have McCain up slightly, others Romney. It's a dead heat going into Tuesday's GOP Primary here.
"We need you to get out and vote," McCain said to cheering supporters at the Tampa Convention Center, in a dinner time rally as he "hopscotched" across the state.
McCain and Romney have exchanged some heated exchanges in recent days, but McCain steered clear of that tonight, never even mentioning any of his GOP opponents. Instead his words of anger were directed at Al-Qaeda and Islamic terrorists. "This is the greatest force of evil this nation has ever faced," said the one-time Vietnam prisoner of war. McCain once again vowed to "chase Osama bin Laden to the gates of hell" to capture the world's most wanted terrorist.
The Arizona Senator was introduced by Gov. Charlie Christ (R-FL), who endorsed McCain. "Ladies and gentleman you know what the facts are. This is an American hero" referring to McCain's military service and bravery in Vietnam and the 5 1/2 years he was held prisoner in the "Hanoi Hilton."
"He fought for his country, unlike many of his opponents," said former long-time Tampa Republican Congressman Michael Bilirakis, who also shared the stage.
McCain also promised better health care for U.S. Veterans, a pledge that will play well in a state with a huge military infrastructure.
"America's greatest days are ahead of us," said the 71 year old McCain. Whether he will lead the nation in those days, could be heavily swayed by Tuesday Florida primary.
We'll catch up with former Gov. Mike Huckabee (R-AR) later tonight in Tampa. Stay tuned at: www.MarkCurtisMedia.blogspot.com for the very latest!
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