Schwarzenegger Endorses McCain

ABC News’ Bret Hovell Reports: California’s Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said Thursday that former New York Rudy Giuliani’s decision to drop out of the race for the White House made him comfortable endorsing Senator John McCain.

"It’s all Rudy’s fault," Schwarzenegger joked at the endorsement event in Los Angeles. “Because both of them are friends of mine… I didn’t want to endorse anybody."

“But when I saw Mayor Giuliani, my dear friend, discontinuing his campaign and endorsing Senator McCain, I thought it was also time for me to come out and endorse Senator McCain."

Schwarzenegger’s endorsement comes less than a week before the crucial February 5 “Super Tuesday” elections, of which California is a part. McCain is locked in a tight battle with former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney for delegates which will be available in abundance on the 5th.

McCain expressed his appreciation for the Governor’s leadership on global warming, as well has his personal support.

"I’m doubly honored by this great, great American, that has taken the time and effort to endorse my candidacy and help me on the road to the presidency of the United States," McCain said.

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