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McCain praises expected LaHood pick

 

Published 12/18/2008 by Mark Murray at First Read

From NBC's Ken StricklandReacting to press reports that retiring GOP Rep. Ray LaHood is the likely nominee for Transportation secretary, John McCain today commended Obama "for once again reaching across the aisle." McCain called LaHood "one of our country's finest public servants. " In a written statement, he said LaHood "has always fought for the best interests of our nation -- recognizing that bipartisan compromises often provide the best solutions to the problems facing our country." "Our nation's...( read more ) (link)

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