McCain earns backing from Daddy Yankee
Grammy-winning singer Daddy Yankee voiced his support for John McCain on Monday as the Republican presidential candidate described Democratic rival Barack Obama as an "honorable opponent."
Daddy Yankee, whose real name is Ramon Ayala, appeared with the Arizona senator in front of around 100 students at Phoenix's Central High School, the alma-mater of McCain's wife Cindy.
Ayala said he was supporting McCain because of his support for immigration reform. "I'm here to support senator McCain," Ayala said.
"I believe in his ideals and his proposals to lead this nation. He's been a fighter for the Hispanic community and I know he's the best candidate because he's been a fighter for the immigration issue."
McCain meanwhile paid tribute to bitter rival Obama as the Democrats prepared to open their convention in Denver.
"This is a tough presidential campaign we're in," McCain said. "I have a very honorable opponent. There are stark differences between us."
AFP
