McCain Briefed on Tropical Storm Fay

WINTER PARK, Florida — John McCain on Sunday was briefed on Tropical Storm Fay, which scuttled a political fundraiser and is threatening to reach Florida as soon as Monday. McCain, the Republican nominee-in-waiting, visited the Orange County Emergency Operations Center near Orlando shortly after flying from Long Beach, California. Speaking to a pool of reporters, he was optimistic that local and federal officials will work together if the storm strikes. “The good news is, obviously, no state is better prepared or organized to deal with whatever comes this way than the state of Florida,” McCain told reporters after his briefing. McCain said he hoped the storm wouldn’t seriously hurt central Florida’s tourism industry, which includes theme parks like Disney World and Universal Studios. “You’ll be in our thoughts and prayers. I am very impressed by what you’re doing and what you’re prepared to do. Coming from a state that is not often hit by ... (link)