Bradley Brooks, The Associated Press, March 16, 2008
BAGHDAD — Sen. John McCain, the Republican Party’s presumptive nominee for president who has linked his political future to U.S. success in Iraq, was in Baghdad on Sunday for meetings with Iraqi and U.S. diplomatic and military officials, a U.S. government official said.
Details of McCain’s visit were not being released for security reasons, the U.S. embassy said.
McCain’s visit was not announced and he was believed to have been in the country for several hours before reporters were able to confirm his arrival. It was unclear who he met with and no media opportunities or news conferences were planned.
McCain, a strong supporter of the U.S. military mission in Iraq, is believed to be staying in the country for about 24 hours.
“Senator McCain is in Iraq and will be meeting with Iraqi and U.S. officials,” said Mirembe Nantongo, spokesperson for the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
“McCain’s visit was not announced and he was believed to have been in the country for several hours before reporters were able to confirm his arrival. It was unclear who he met with and no media opportunities or news conferences were planned.”
Of course, because the surge is working so well! I wonder how many soldiers and attack helicopters were deployed to protect Johnny Mac on his taxpayer-funded campaign trip?
Comment by RS Janes — March 16, 2008 @ 2:00 pm
I wonder John McSame and Holy Joe spent a romantic evening in the Green Zone?
–Volt–
Comment by Volt — March 16, 2008 @ 3:05 pm