After the announcement of Pastor John Hagee's endorsement of John McCain, not everyone took it as good news. Catholic League President Bill Donohue said Hagee "has waged an unrelenting war against the Catholic Church."

In response, the McCain campaign released a statement on the endorsement today:

"Yesterday, Pastor John Hagee endorsed my candidacy for president in San Antonio, Texas. However, in no way did I intend for his endorsement to suggest that I in turn agree with all of Pastor Hagee's views, which I obviously do not.

"I am hopeful that Catholics, Protestants and all people of faith who share my vision for the future of America will respond to our message of defending innocent life, traditional marriage, and compassion for the most vulnerable in our society."