McCain NAACP Speech

Presidential candidate John McCain spoke at the NAACP's annual convention on July 16, 2008, in Cincinnati, Ohio. McCain focused on the issues surrounding education in black communities.¹

Fast Facts

1. Date: July 16, 2008
2. Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
3. Arena: Duke Energy Convention Center
4. Time: 11:30 a.m. EST²
5. Barack Obama spoke at the NAACP convention on July 14, 2008
6. McCain's campaign pre-released excerpts of the speech³

Excerpts From McCain NAACP Speech⁴

"If I am elected president, school choice for all who want it, an expansion of Opportunity Scholarships, and alternative certification for teachers will all be part of a serious agenda of education reform."

"I'm here today as an admirer and a fellow American, an association that means more to me than any other. I am a candidate for president who seeks your vote and hopes to earn it. But whether or not I win your support, I need your goodwill and counsel. And should I succeed, I'll need it all the more."

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