Change To Win Calls On McCain To Fire Charlie Black For Anti-American Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, June 24, 2008

CONTACT: Greg Denier
Noreen Nielsen
202-721-0660

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The following is a statement from Change to Win executive director Greg Tarpinian regarding Sen. John McCain advisor Charlie Black's comment that another terrorist attack on American soil would be an "advantage" for McCain's campaign.

"The comments made by John McCain's top advisor, Charlie Black, that another terrorist attack on American soil would be "A big advantage for him [McCain]" are beyond inexcusable.

"On September 11, 2001 dozens of members of our affiliates were among the 2,974 Americans who tragically lost their lives. Mr. Black's comments are a disgrace to their memory and betray the very worst sort of politics.

"Today, the working men and women of America face rising unemployment, an economy rocked by the mortgage crisis and decreasing access to healthcare. They cannot afford another election dictated by fear, nor tolerate campaign officials who seek to exploit the loss of American lives for political gain.

"John McCain has repeatedly pledged to run a clean campaign focused on the issues, saying just three weeks ago that he was 'determined to run this race in a way that does credit to our campaign and to the proud, decent and patriotic people I ask to lead.'

"Mr. Black's comments directly contradict this credo and, even worse than that, they display a campaign mentality dedicated to the same scare tactics repeatedly used by George W. Bush.

"Change to Win demands that Senator McCain stand by his promise to run for president in a way that does credit to our nation, and fire Charlie Black for his anti-American comments. The memory of our workers and all Americans who died on 9/11 demands it."

** Note: Media representatives interested in scheduling an interview with Change to Win executive director Greg Tarpinian should contact Noreen Nielsen at Noreen.nielsen@changetowin.org. **

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