Aboard the Straight Talk Express with Senator John McCain

In a speech at Franklin Pierce University on November 18th, 2007 John McCain talked about campaigning and the differences between himself and the other presidential candidates. The Arizona Senator often referred to democrat Hillary Clinton. McCain says it’s likely in his eyes; it will be Hillary Clinton who will gain the Democratic nomination.

McCain says this round of campaigning is about a matter of respect. The McCain campaign is calling this a major campaign speech, and a marquee event. The town hall meeting in front of a crowd of more than three hundred will be used in an upcoming commercial. McCain was in Boston the following day receiving what the senator calls, a key National Security Endorsement, from Thomas Keen. He also told us in an interview that he expected to spend Thanksgiving Day in Iraq.

Straight Talk was what we got, with John McCain

Yesterday afternoon, reporters were given the 'Straight Talk' from Senator John McCain from Hillsborough, NH to Rindge, where the Arizona Senator would speak at a 6pm event, about his campaign, respect on the trail, and about the days topics.

I was fortunate to be able to tag along aboard the 'Straight Talk Express' sitting across the table from the Senator even being able to pick his brain, while watching football, and soaking up the short trip from Hillsborough to Rindge. While the senator was also questioned by mainstream media, It is important to mention, I was the only college student on the bus, but I was still taken seriously and given a shot to ask questions.

The trip started in Hillsborough where Senator McCain spoke to a group of individuals at Morse Sporting Goods. The straight talk we received started with an off-the-record conversation, then went straight into the thick of things with questions coming from Ron Claiborne from ABC News. We continued touching on the hot topics; iraq, energy, Barry Bonds' indictment, medical marjiuana, the latest 'push polling,' Senator McCain's christmas list, and even the Arizona Cardinals.

With the 45 minute trip we had plent of time to talk, and watch football.

I was able to ask numerous questions, and have a normal down to earth conversation with Senator McCain. Senator McCain told other 7 reporters/camera men and myself that he enjoys having debates in his town hall meetings; conversations that allow him to go back and forth with the audience.

As of right now, I am editing some video for publication on www.Boston.com, and on www.piercemediagrouponline.com.

Fitzwater Center Rep. on the Straight-Talk Express with Senator McCain

On Sunday, I will join Senator John McCain on the Straight-Talk Express, riding from Keene to Rindge, NH where he will arrive at about 6pm for his event at Franklin Pierce University, where he is expected to take the stage at 6:15.

Reports say the Senator will speak about Corporate responsibility at the Engaging Students, first in the nation event, an event hosted by Franklin Pierce University and the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Mass Communication, and the Fitzwater Connections Program, shared with partner Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa.

I hope to have exclusive photos, and an exclusive interview with Senator McCain from aboard the Straight-Talk Express. The video will be available here, and on Boston.com following the event. With an exclusive podcast available at www.piercemediagrouponline.com.

The event will be webcast live, and available at www.FranklinPierce.edu