Can this be good? A Pickering press release...what in the...?

PICKERING JOINS MCCAIN 2008

Chip Pickering will serve as John McCain's 2008 Mississippi Chairman, Southern Co-Chairman, and member of House Whip Team

[BRANDON, MISS] – Today, Mississippi Congressman Chip Pickering (R-3 ^rd) announced he is joining the team of Senator John McCain's in his campaign for President of the United States.

"Senator John McCain is a proven leader in national security, he has demonstrated a commitment to promoting conservative values, and he has extensive experience as a fiscally responsible policy advocate. I know Senator McCain's will shoot straight with Mississippians and I am honored to chair his Mississippi campaign and help spread his message of smart, reasonable, responsible reforms across the South and across our country," Pickering said.

In a release from the John McCain 2008 Exploratory Committee, McCain announced, "The people of Mississippi are fortunate to have such a dedicated public servant fighting for them in Washington, D.C.. Chip is a tireless advocate for meaningful reforms. I look forward to working with him as we share our Republican principles and conservative values around the country. He will be a valuable member of my team."

"Voters seeking who to support as our Republican nominee for President of the United States in 2008, and then who to put in the White House, will be able to use online resources like www.johnmccain.com and www.MississippiForMcCain.blogspot.com to learn about the campaigns and the issues and make an informed decision. I look forward to being a part of that dialogue and promoting the experience, vision, and integrity of John McCain," Pickering said.

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OK - McCain supports embryonic stem cell research...

Said that "I think, uh...I think that gay marriage should be allowed if there's a ceremony kind of thing, if you wanna call it that...I don't have any problem with that."

Supported legislation to create obstacles for ministries such as American Family Radio to reach constitutents with action messages about pending legislation.

Ticked James Dobson off so much that the good doctor said he wouldn't support him under any circumstance.

Voted against the Bush tax cuts.

Supported anti economic growth initiatives to combat global warming.

Sponsored, with Ted Kennedy, a guest worker program to allow immigrants to enter the country legally.

Co-sponsored with Tom Daschle to scuttle the reduction in the highest income-tax rates.

And doesn't want to repeal Roe v. Wade "tomorrow" because "thousands of young American women would be performing illegal and dangerous operations. I want us to be a party of inclusion."

Pickering for McCain? Ouch.