Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), and his fellow Arizona Senator Jon Kyl (R) have announced their full endorsement of Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer in her Republican primary.
“Governor Brewer continues to lead the fight against the Obama Administration’s frivolous lawsuit against Arizona’s immigration law,” McCain said in a statement. “Governor Brewer is clearly the right leader to guide Arizona through these challenging times, and I am proud to support her.”
McCain has been facing a primary challenge from the right by former Rep. J.D. Hayworth, but looks safe for now thanks to bad publicity over Hayworth’s involvement in a 2007 infomercial for a company’s shady seminars on “free money” in government grants. Brewer succeeded to her office, and appeared to be in danger of a primary challenge, but has jumped ahead after she signed the state’s new law cracking down on illegal immigration.
The announcements were made in a McCain campaign press release:
“There has been no stronger defender of the State of Arizona than Governor Jan Brewer,” said Senator John McCain. “From border security to health care to job creation, Governor Brewer has consistently stood up for our state. Governor Brewer continues to lead the fight against the Obama Administration’s frivolous lawsuit against Arizona’s immigration law. Governor Brewer is clearly the right leader to guide Arizona through these challenging times, and I am proud to support her.”
“At critical times during the health care debate, Governor Jan Brewer provided us with important information and she continues to seek ways to protect Arizonans from increased costs of the new legislation,” said Senator Jon Kyl. “On this issue, immigration and others, she has shown courage in fighting for the rights of Arizonans. I am pleased to support her candidacy for Governor of Arizona.”
