John McCain Announces Candidacy For President On Letterman

NEW YORK (February 28, 2007) — Sen. John McCain appeared on the “Late Show with David Letterman” on Wednesday to announce his candidacy for president in 2008.

“The last time we were on this program, I’m sure you remember everything very clearly that we say, but you asked me if I would come back on this show if I was going to announce,” Sen. McCain told Letterman. “I am announcing that I will be a candidate for President of the United States.”

McCain added that he will be making a formal announcement in April.

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