Why would McCain endorse Blackwell unless perhaps he understands

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that Blackwell controls the Ohio vote? Comments please.


CATBIRD'S SEAT 
From Genesis to gays to Griffey, Ken Blackwell speaks his mind 
 
By Dan Williamson / January 19, 2006 
 
 
Dan Trittschuh 
"I offer a clarity that perhaps escapes Betty and Jim": Blackwell makes no effort to dilute his strong positions 
Frontrunners are boring. They surround themselves with a phalanx of overprotective advisers and handlers. Their public appearances are rare and tightly controlled. And since anything they say can and will be used against them, they keep from saying much of anything at all.
An exception to this rule is Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, currently the odds-on favorite to win the Republican nomination for governor in the May 2 primary.

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You received a coveted endorsement from John McCain. Will you return the favor when he runs for president?
I received an endorsement from John McCain. I received an endorsement from Steve Forbes. I received an endorsement from Sen. (Sam) Brownback, all of whom are potential nominees.
So I am looking forward to a robust primary season associated with the 2008 presidential election and Republican primary. I have yet to decide who I'm gonna support, but I have yet to see any definitiveness on who's gonna be running.

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1. Oh that John McCain. What a maverick. NOT!!!!!!

I'm so sick of people singing the praises of that rethuglican sleaze bag.

Okay, that's not what you asked...

McCain doesn't hesitate to play along with the rethug game. Blackwell is a key player -- and the controller of the Ohio votes (for now). So, I agree with your assessment.