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Waiting Word

Having decided on his running mate, John McCain will soon begin making calls to the people who were on his short list for vice president to inform them of his choice. McCain will introduce his running mate to the nation...

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August 28, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (1)

A Brawl in St. Paul

With John McCain weighing a running mate who supports abortion rights, a revolt is brewing among his conservative base that includes a walkout at the Republican National Convention next week and a huge battle on the floor---especially if he selects...

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August 28, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (16)

The Quadrennial Quest

With less than two weeks to go before the conventions, there’s still no obvious runaway frontrunner for VP on either side---although that’s about to change. We expect Barack Obama to make his announcement next week, just before the Democratic convention,...

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August 15, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (0)

McCain: I prayed "to keep going"

The Chicago Tribune's Jill Zuckman has a fascinating and revealing article today looking at John McCain's faith and how he relied on it to survive in Vietnam--and suffered for it greatly at the hands of his captors. McCain and fellow...

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August 15, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (9)

McCain: Not Ruling Out Pro-choice VP

As John McCain weighs his choices for vice president, he gave a fascinating interview today in which he said he would not rule out the possibility of choosing an openly pro-choice running mate—something no Republican President has ever done. In...

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August 13, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (67)

McCain: "Put my country first"

With his campaign plane parked on the tarmac at Erie's "Tom Ridge International Airport," Sen. John McCain just finished up an appearance at a GE transportation plant here with the with the former at his side. He heaped praise on...

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August 11, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (11)

Kaine: Lieberman for President

It was just last week that the McCain VP hysteria was at a fever pitch, after a couple news outlets breathlessly speculated that his running mate selection was imminent. This week, it was an uncharacteristic media blitz around Tim Kaine,...

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August 1, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (4)