WASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain says Sarah Palin remains a formidable force in the Republican Party, despite widespread criticisms of his 2008 running mate.
McCain still has great affection for the former Alaska governor, the Arizona Republican claims.
One of the top advisers from his presidential campaign has said Palin would be a catastrophe for the GOP if she’s the party’s presidential nominee in 2012.
But McCain says tensions are to be expected among campaign officials during and after a tough election.
Speaking on CNN’s “State of the Union,” the senator said he’s happy to have good Republicans eyeing the 2012 presidential race, and “Sarah is one of them.”