Howdy George!

I have been a very serious supporter of John McCain for the last 18 months. As a veteran (USAF 1980-1986), I have a great deal of respect for his courage as a Prisoner of War. I have to admit that after reading his book, I also liked his rowdy background and love for our Country.

Lately I have really become a fan of his self-deprecating humor and the fact that he really seems to liven up the Republican Caucus (Bad language and all).

I disagree with him on a couple of policy positions (removing the tax deduction for gifts of appreciated stock to tax-exempt organizations), but feel that he is a straight shooter.

Finally, I like my friends in the Republican establishment, and consider myself to be part of the establishment. I have never liked being told how to think or act and feel that McCain's appeal will give our party new life.

If I am not mistaken, every Republican Ticket for President since 1960 (I think that there was one exception), has had either a Nixon, Dole, or Bush on the ticket. I think that its time that we begin to color outside the lines!

Brian Campbell

P.S. Thanks for doing your part to keep me from slipping into obscurity!

(electronic mail, February 29, 2000).