Celebs for Cindy!
I walked into an elegant room with bright lights and vibrant colors. I sat on a black stage with all the other press waiting for a tribute luncheon for Cindy McCain to begin. The room was quickly filling with people who support the presidential bid of Senator John McCain
"Look at all these people in this place," actor Jon Voight said when talking to Scholastic News Online. "Look at this amazing group. This a huge event."
Voight was a big supporter of New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani's presidential campaign. But now he supports McCain, as does Giuliani.
"They are very much similar they are good friends, they are two heroes who mutually admire each other," Voight said. "I spent some time with john. I’m very impressed with this guy."
Actor Robert Davi also spoke to Scholastic News. Davi has a new movie coming out in September, but he is probably best known for his bad-guy role in the tween classic "Goonies."
"I’m here to support the Mccain/Palin ticket and honor Cindy McCain," he said. "It is so important for everyone to get involved. It’s an important election. If you don’t know enough about the candidates, you should learn about them."
Although Cindy McCain was the guest of honor, many in the audience were just as excited to see the surprise guest who introduced her: "First Dude" Todd Palin. It was a first look at the husband of vice presidential pick Sarah Palin who gave her acceptance speech the night before at the convention.
"The Palin has had quite a week," he said. "I realize that I should have questioned Sarah more closely years ago when she said she wanted to join the PTA." Palin got involved in politics as a member of the Parent Teacher Association. From there she became Mayor of Wasilla, and after that Governor of Alaska. 
The Palin connection was definitely a plus for Florida's youngest delegate, Erika Barger from Daytona Beach.
"It’s been awesome to be a part of this historic occassion," Barger said. She was on the floor during Palin's speech. I’m so proud to be a Republican and a woman at the same time."
Overall, the event was a wonderful tribute to Cindy McCain who has been traveling the world for 25 years working with humanitarian efforts.
She will introduce her husband tonight when he accepts the nomination for President. That's when the real race begins with both the Democratic and Republican tickets complete.
TOP PHOTO: Actor Robert Davi talks to Kid Reporter Aaron Silberman at a tribute luncheon for Cindy McCain in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on September 4, 2008.
BOTTOM PHOTO: Actor Jon Voight and Kid Reporter Aaron Silberman at the same event. Both actors spoke in praise of McCain's humanitarian work around the globe. Photos by Suzanne Freeman
This is an interesting entry and it inspires me. It made me think about the campaign in new ways. If i was old enough, i would vote for McCain!
Posted by: Sophie | September 09, 2008 at 07:54 PM
This is a very well writen blog but i think you put in a little to much detales. Like you dont need all the colors of the seats or the lights.
Posted by: Cody | September 10, 2008 at 09:04 AM
You support McCain??????
McCain is to rich to understand the middle class
Posted by: Ty | September 10, 2008 at 12:06 PM
Boo!
Posted by: Hannah Meadows | September 10, 2008 at 12:14 PM
GO McCAIN!!!!!!!!!!!! i really want Mcain to win!! he would be a great predsident!!!
Posted by: Krislyn | September 10, 2008 at 12:19 PM
GO McCAIN!!!!! I really want mcCain to be president because i support everything he has tlked about and i just dont like Obama PERIOD!! so yea ttyl!! Go McCain:)
Posted by: Danielle McMillen (Lady Bug) | September 10, 2008 at 01:13 PM
lets go mccain!!!!!!!!! You should win you would be an awesomse presdident. lets go mccain
Posted by: alexa | September 10, 2008 at 01:24 PM
i think mccain is too old to be president
Posted by: Bailey | September 10, 2008 at 01:32 PM
This does inspire me!! It makes me realize that this is going to be a interesting race. I luv yuh Brittany And Tyrah and whitney whoo and Lina
Posted by: Mary | September 10, 2008 at 02:05 PM
This is so cool. lol i love you mary lina nd tyrah. :)
ohh btw this is soo in spiring.
Posted by: brittanyyy! | September 10, 2008 at 02:05 PM
Mcain should retire soon cause i want a women president!!!! i luv yall girls
Posted by: Mary | September 10, 2008 at 02:08 PM
McCain'a going to ruin the USA if he wins.
Posted by: | September 10, 2008 at 02:08 PM
this blog is good but there are too much details
Posted by: | September 10, 2008 at 02:50 PM
I really liked the blog. Go McCain!!!
Posted by: hannah | September 10, 2008 at 03:54 PM
I think that's really cool that you got to see a Press Conference of Cindy McCain! If I could vote.... Go McCain!
Posted by: Annika | September 10, 2008 at 06:33 PM
i think mccain has a very good chance of winning because he has more experence than obama
Posted by: kaylee | September 10, 2008 at 07:50 PM
i don't think you needed to add all of the datales like whAT the colors of the light and seats were....I vote for OBAMA ROCKS
Posted by: donkey kong | September 11, 2008 at 12:18 PM
What wasit like in the same room with John Mc Cain? WHile you were watching him at his luncheon.
Posted by: John | September 11, 2008 at 01:18 PM
The thing that Cindy does to help her father is great because she can get popular for young kids.
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I think think that this blog was very well written.
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i am a replublicin are u
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i htink John McCain ROCKS
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Posted by: ivona tinkle | September 15, 2008 at 11:33 AM
This was a nicely written blog...only there were too many details. Go McCain!!!
Posted by: Jen | September 16, 2008 at 04:19 PM