JOHN McCAIN 2008, INC. (March 1, 2007)
JOHN McCAIN 2008 - THE EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE  (filed with the FEC to establish on Nov. 16, 2006)
STRAIGHT TALK AMERICA (2006 cycle)

MAINE LEADERSHIP TEAM  (as announced Jan. 31, 2008)
Honorary Chair
Former Governor John R. McKernan

Co-Chairs
United Senator Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine)
United States Senator Susan M. Collins (R-Maine)

Vice Chair
State Representative Josh Tardy (R-Newport)

Legislative Team
Representative James Annis (R-Dover-Foxcroft)
Representative Rich Cebra (R-Naples)
Representative Kathy Chase (R-Wells)
Representative Dean Cray (R-Palmyra)
Representative Phil Curtis (R-Madison)
Representative Harold Ian Emery (R-Cutler)
Representative Stacey Fitts (R-Pittsfield)
Representative Ken Fletcher (R-Winslow)
Representative Jeff Gifford (R-Lincoln)
Representative John McDonough (R-Scarborough)
Representative Everett McLeod (R-Lee)
Representative H. Sawin Millett (R-Waterford)
Representative Gary Moore (R-Standish)
Representative Kerri Prescott (R-Topsham)
Representative John Robinson (R-Raymond)
Representative David Richardson (R-Carmel)
Representative Wes Richardson (R-Warren)
Representative David Savage (R-Falmouth)
Representative Thomas Saviello (U-Wilton)
Representative Joseph Tibbetts (R-Columbia)
Representative Windol Weaver (R-York)

Note: As shown below these were all announced earlier in the year, before the campaign's July difficulties.  The only difference is that Rep. Randy Hotham, shown in the April 30 list, does not appear on the above list.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Co-Chair

U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe

(announced Jan. 29, 2007)  Elected to the U.S. Senate in 1994, and re-elected in 2000 and 2006.  Elected to the U.S. House in 1978 and served 16 years.  Elected to the Maine Senate representing Androscoggin County in 1976.  Elected to the Maine House in 1973 and re-elected in 1974.  Degree in political science from the University of Maine, 1969.
 

Co-Chair

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins

(announced Jan. 29, 2007)  Elected to the U.S. Senate in 1996, and re-elected in 2002.   Republican nominee for Governor, 1994.  New England Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, 1992-93.  Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation in the cabinet of Gov. John R. McKernan, 1987-92.  Worked for U.S. Sen. William S. Cohen (D-ME) for 12 years.  Graduate of St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY, 1975.
 

Vice Chair

Representative Josh Tardy

(announced Jan. 29, 2007)  Republican Leader in the Maine House of Representatives and serving his third term representing the 25th District.  Attorney.  Undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Maine.  Resident of Newport.
 

endorsed by former Maine Governor John R. McKernan Jr. (announced Feb. 27, 2007)

endorsed by 23 State Representatives (announced April 30, 2007)
Representative Josh Tardy, House Minority Leader
Representative James Annis
Representative Rich Cebra
Representative Kathy Chase
Representative Dean Cray
Representative Phil Curtis
Representative Harold Ian Emery
Representative Stacey Fitts
Representative Ken Fletcher
Representative Jeff Gifford
Representative Randy Hotham
Representative John McDonough
Representative Everett McLeod
Representative H. Sawin Millett
Representative Gary Moore
Representative Kerri Prescott
Representative John Robinson
Representative David Richardson
Representative Wes Richardson
Representative David Savage
Representative Thomas Saviello
Representative Joseph Tibbetts
Representative Windol Weaver
 
 

Veterans Coalition Chair

Adm. Dr. George (Gus) E.R. Kinnear II, USN, ret.

(announced April 11, 2007)  Entered the Navy as an enlisted man in 1945, rose through the ranks and was promoted to admiral in 1981.  Following retirement, worked for Grumman Corp, including as senior vice president for Washington operations.   Executive vice president and then president of the University of New Hampshire.  Chairman of the Retired Officers Association.  Currently one of four members of Kindal Associates in Portsmouth, NH.  Ph.D. and M.S. degrees from Stanford University.
 
 

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