On the campaign trail, Republican candidate John McCain was confronted with antiwar protesters Tuesday at a speech in Colorado. Speaking at the University of Denver, McCain was interrupted several times by protesters yelling “endless war.”

Sen. John McCain: “This may turn into a longer speech than you had anticipated. And by the way, I will never surrender in Iraq, my friends. I will never surrender in Iraq.”

McCain used the speech to try to distance himself from President Bush on foreign policy, saying he would re-engage in multilateral diplomacy.

Sen. John McCain: “It’s a vision not of the United States acting alone, but building and participating in a community of nations all drawn together in this vital
common purpose. It’s a vision of a responsible America, dedicated to an enduring peace based on freedom.”

Despite trying to separate himself from Bush on foreign policy, McCain enlisted the President’s help for three fundraising events in Arizona and Utah. The two appeared together at an event last night in Phoenix, their only scheduled joint appearance. No cameras were allowed. Speaking in Nevada, Democratic frontrunner Barack Obama said McCain is trying to hide his close ties to Bush.

Sen. Barack Obama: “Today, John McCain is having a different kind of meeting. He’s holding a fundraiser with George Bush behind closed doors in Arizona. No cameras. No reporters. And we all know why. Senator McCain doesn’t want to be seen, hat in hand, with the President whose failed policies he promises to continue for another four years.”