Advertising

The Seattle Times Company

NWjobs | NWautos | NWhomes | NWsource | Free Classifieds | seattletimes.com

The Seattle Times

Politics & Government


Our network sites seattletimes.com | Advanced

Sunday, September 7, 2008 - Page updated at 04:45 PM

E-mail article     Print view      Share:    Digg     Newsvine

McCain campaign hits Albuquerque restaurant

After a week of getting Republicans fired up about their campaign, presidential nominee John McCain and running mate Sarah Palin stocked up on some of the hot stuff.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —

After a week of getting Republicans fired up about their campaign, presidential nominee John McCain and running mate Sarah Palin stocked up on some of the hot stuff.

They stopped at El Pinto restaurant in Albuquerque's north valley, shaking hands with customers before McCain bought several bottles of the restaurant's popular salsa for himself and Palin.

The two held a rally in Albuquerque on Saturday, attracting more than 6,000 supporters, then stayed overnight.

There were no public events scheduled Sunday. After Palin went for a morning jog and McCain conducted satellite interviews with selected media outlets around the country, the GOP group left its hotel and drove to El Pinto.

McCain and Palin, along with the Alaska governor's husband, Todd, spoke to lunchtime diners on the patio. Campaign officials ordered meals to go.

El Pinto co-owner John Thomas said McCain pointed a finger and said, "I've got to buy some salsa from you before we leave."

McCain bought medium and hot salsa. Palin left with medium green chile sauce and roasted green chile.

Hostess Savannah Brandenburg said McCain indicated he prefers green chile over red, "and he likes it hot."

President Bush has visited El Pinto previously and Democrat Hillary Clinton dined there last month after attending New Mexico fundraisers.

Copyright © 2008 The Seattle Times Company

How an underdog named Mike McGinn took City Hall

Obama will meet Netanyahu at White House

Obama trip puts spotlight on growing power of Asia

How your U.S. lawmaker voted this week

Details emerge about Fort Hood suspect's history

Advertising

This feature requires Flash 7.

Download Flash

Top video | World | Science / Tech | Entertainment

Marketplace

nwautos

2009's most fuel-efficient sedansnew
Choosing a new sedan? Weigh the impact of your choice on your wallet and on the planet.
Post a comment

Open Houses

Find this weekend's open house listings.
Or search by location:
Advertising