McCain Fundraising For SC Ally
By Reid Wilson
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) is soliciting funds for SC AG Henry McMaster (R), a close ally and one of the frontrunners in the GOP GOV primary.
In a letter penned to donors, McCain calls McMaster a leader "with integrity, experience, good judgment and solid conservative principles." The letter, sent last week and paid for by McMaster's campaign, cites the candidate's experience as a US Atty and as AG.
"John McCain is an American hero and dear friend to many people across South Carolina. His service and sacrifice have made our country a better place. The attorney general is honored to have John McCain's support," said Rob Godfrey, McMaster's spokesman.
Helping McMaster is a bit of payback for McCain: McMaster was statewide chair of McCain's '08 pres. bid, when a win over Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney in SC gave McCain the momentum to win FL and outperform his rivals on Super Tuesday.
Other major GOPers are getting involved in the race as well. Ex-Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) recently traveled to SC to hold a fundraiser for Rep. Gresham Barrett (R), another leading contender. Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN) is backing Barrett, while ex-UT Gov. Jon Huntsman (R) endorsed McMaster before he was appointed ambassador to China.
Huckabee has endorsed LG Andre Bauer (R) in the primary.
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