YOUNGSTOWN, OH - Earlier today Mayor George
McKelvey, Democratic mayor of Youngstown, Ohio, announced his
endorsement of President George W. Bush in his reelection bid. At
a press conference in Youngstown, McKelvey was joined by Bush-Cheney
’04 Ohio Valley Regional Chair Jo Ann Davidson and said that as a
Democrat he is proud to work toward President Bush’s reelection in
November. "Although I have never publicly endorsed a presidential candidate,
the significance of this election - an election which I view as the
most important of my lifetime - has motivated me to acknowledge my
support for President Bush. "I support President Bush’s proactive approach to the war on terror.
He has demonstrated the strong leadership necessary to strengthen our
national security. He understands that the war on terror is a war we
must win to protect our freedom, for our children, grand children and
great grandchildren. "I support President Bush because I believe that our economy is
experiencing a recovery, and that it will continue to improve. It is
unfair, at best, to blame President Bush for the devastating impact
9-11 had on the American marketplace. Furthermore, I cannot agree with
those who criticize a tax policy which allows the American people to
keep more of their own money, allowing them, not the government, to
decide how to best spend their money," McKelvey said. He continued, "Senator Kerry reminds me of the traditional
politician who will say anything you want to hear to get elected…This
Democrat is proud to call President Bush his friend, and honored to
have the opportunity to work with him on his reelection as president of
the United States of America."