McCain: I can't promise to support Palin for president

[Cash_thatswhatiwant]

(CNN) -- Sen. John McCain said Sunday he would not necessarily support his former running mate if she chose to run for president.

Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin embrace after election results were in November 4.

Speaking to ABC's "This Week," McCain was asked whether Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin could count on his support.

"I can't say something like that. We've got some great other young governors. I think you're going to see the governors assume a greater leadership role in our Republican Party," he said.

He then mentioned governors Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota and Jon Huntsman of Utah.

McCain said he has "the greatest appreciation for Gov. Palin and her family, and it was a great joy to know them."

"She invigorated our campaign" against Barack Obama for the presidency, he said.

McCain was pressed on why he can't promise support for the woman who, just months ago, he named as the second best person to lead the nation.

"Have no doubt of my admiration and respect for her and my view of her viability, but at this stage, again ... my corpse is still warm, you know?" he replied.


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[Arugula Latte]

1. "It WAS a great joy to know them"

past tense

I guess McCain won't be attending the Levi-Bristol nuptials that will take place aaaaany day now, huh?

[davidpdx]

3. The shotgun wedding of the century

trailer trash marries trailer trash.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. How about that?

Even McCain is back-pedaling as fast as he can from her...


:P

[firedupdem]

4. Shows you he didn't mean a damn thing he was spouting off

on the campaign trail.

[Starry Messenger]

5. "My corpse is still warm." !!

So he admits to being undead?



:rofl:

[Jennicut]

7. Okay, that will give me nightmares tonight.

[Swamp Rat]

6. Rrrr!!

:D

[political_Dem]

8. Yep. McCain hates Palin. His contempt for her showed in that interview.