As this pretend leaflet shows, some politicians have a harder time than others lining up endorsements (all quotes are real):
North ’94
Fellow Republicans, former colleagues speak out on Senate candidate Oliver North!
“Oliver North has betrayed his President, our President.” — Virginia Senator John Warner
“Based on my work experience and my knowledge, Colonel North is not someone I could support or work for.” — Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell
“I have some real concerns with ethics and integrity as far as Colonel North is concerned.” — Desert Storm commander Norman Schwarzkopf
“The word that comes closest to describing him for me is fanatic.” — Former National Security Adviser Robert McFarlane
“Oliver North might be a nut. I don’t know.” — Iowa Senator Charles Grassley
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