John McCain

McCain Says Palin Not at Fault for Campaign Loss
In a Tuesday appearance The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, John McCain made it very clear that he does not believe Sarah Palin hurt his campaign or his chances for an election win.

Facts about John McCain
This senior United States Senator is known for his fighting spirit due to his near-to-death past experiences. Read about some interesting facts about John McCain.

McCain the Maverick Becomes McCain the Comedian on SNL
Senator John McCain, rounding out his campaigning for president, appeared on Saturday Night Live this past weekend and, perhaps, further cemented himself in the collective mind as a "double maverick."

McCain, Palin Ticket Riled Up About Obama Taxes in NH and Ohio
John McCain and Sarah Palin, campaigning together for the first time since October 13 in New Hampshire and Ohio, hammered away at the themes of responsible government spending and tax cuts.

Obama Opens 8 Point Lead in Most Recent Poll
Barack Obama's lead in the polls has grown in the most recent telephone poll, with the surge attributed to Powell's recent endorsement of the Democratic candidate.

McCain Tells Letterman He Screwed Up
John McCain appeared on the 'Late Show' with David Letterman to answer for his previous cancellation and address Dave's issues with some of McCain's campaign tactics.

Gloves Come Off in Final Presidential Debate
In preparation for the big day on November 4, presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama slugged it out one final time in a televised debate Wednesday, and the tone was a bit more edgy than the previous two bouts.

McCain Plans to Kick Obama’s "You Know What" in Wednesday"s Debate
John McCain will attempt to "whip" Barack Obama’s "you know what" in Wednesday’s final presidential debate.

Obama and McCain Take Off the Gloves
Mudslinging reaches an all time high as the presidential candidates enter into the final leg of the race for the White house.

McCain Agrees to Debate, Financial Mess Continues
John McCain reversed his earlier decision to postpone Friday’s debate, and plans to meet with Senator Obama as originally planned while Congress comes closer to a financial bailout solution.

Note to McCain: Don't Diss Letterman!
John McCain cancelled an appearance on the Letterman Show at the last minute, telling the host he had to rush back to Washington – then Dave caught him on tape doing an interview down the street with Katie Couric.

Will They or Won't They Debate?
John McCain’s campaign suggests a postponement of Friday’s first major debate between the candidates to deal with the economic crisis: Obama says no thanks

McCain Delays Obama Debate to Focus on National Crisis
Republican presidential candidate John McCain announced Wednesday that he will delay a scheduled debate with Barack Obama as well as a David Letterman appearance so he can devote all his time to helping resolve the nation’s financial crisis.

McCain Attacks Obama’s Ties to Felon Tony Rezko
New McCain ad accuses Obama of being "born of the corrupt Chicago political machine."

Did McCain Take Too Big a Risk with Palin?
In anticipation of Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s speech at the Republican convention, some burning questions need to be answered.

McCain Defends Veep Choice Regardless of Family Scandal
John McCain has defended his choice of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as VP after the news broke that her teen daughter is pregnant.

Touché! McCain Chooses Alaska’s Sarah Palin as VP Mate
Now it’s getting interesting! John McCain picks 44-year-old Alaskan governor Sarah Palin as his veep choice.

Obama Plans to Trash McCain at Dem Convention
Barack Obama is expected to use the stage at next week’s Democratic National Convention to criticize Republican John McCain.

New York Times Censors McCain
The New York Times refuses to publish an op-ed piece from Republican John McCain.

McCain and Obama on the Issues
A look at where the two candidates stand on issues important to voters.

McCain Adviser Drops Off Campaign Trail After Huge Blunder
McCain adviser Charlie Black dropped off the campaign radar after stating that a terrorist attack would be a "big advantage" to the Arizona Senator’s campaign.

Public Questions McCain’s Stand on Oil
John McCain’s latest speech and ad campaigns leave the public wondering if the Arizona Senator is trying to please both sides.

McCain and Obama Argue - Is Iran a Threat?
John McCain and Barack Obama continue to have heated debates regarding Iran as a threat to U.S. security.

Pastor Calls Catholic Church "The Great Whore"
A high profile supporter of John McCain’s is behind the eight ball for calling the Catholic Church "The Great Whore."

McCain Urges North Carolina GOP to Pull Negative Obama Ad
John McCain condemned a North Carolina state GOP television ad using the Jeremiah Wright controversy to try to convince voters that Obama is "too extreme for North Carolina."

Obama Gets it Wrong with McCain
Republican hopeful John McCain says Barack Obama misunderstood his comments about maintaining a military presence in Iraq.

Are Clinton and McCain Too Much the Same?
In a McCain vs. Clinton race for the Presidency, think you can predict who’ll win? Some say it doesn’t matter, since they’re essentially the same person.

McCain Says of Alleged Affair: "It’s Not True"
The New York Times has come under criticism this week after publishing a story insinuating that McCain had an inappropriate relationship with a lobbyist eight years ago.

McCain Victor on Super Tuesday as Obama Claims Narrow Lead
The Republicans solidified frontrunner status for John McCain, while Obama and Clinton both claim victory over Super Tuesday primaries.

Clinton, McCain Claim Victories in New Hampshire
John McCain captured an expected win in the New Hampshire primaries, while Hillary Clinton surprised with an unexpected comeback, winning by 2% over Barack Obama.

Sen. Chuck Hagel and Sen. John McCain Square Off on Iraq
Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska and Sen. John McCain of Arizona, both former combatants in Vietnam and both possible contenders for the U.S. presidency, split on policy in Iraq.

McCain Sees the Funny Side of Defeat
Former presidential candidate returns to the campaign trail and an interview with Jay Leno

McCain and Palin Hit the Campaign Trail for Georgia's Senator Chambliss
John McCain and Sarah Palin will return to the campaign trail tomorrow just more than a week after their crushing election defeat, with the Republican presidential candidate making his first public appearance in a close-fought Senate battle and the vice-presidential candidate positioning herself for a 2012 White House run

Palin in Spotlight As Republicans Turn on Each Other
Implosion of the defeated Republican campaign continues as the right tears itself apart in pinning blame for defeat

Maverick May Return to the Party Fringes
John McCain's differences with the Republican conservatives mean that he is likely to seek a new career direction

McCain Makes His Last Stand in a Town Called Defiance
Republican chooses Ohio to launch his final offensive - with Joe the Plumber strangely absent

Democrats Deny Taking Result for Granted
John McCain accuses rival of premature 'victory lap', as both sides prepare for transition

Republicans Split Over Running Mate's Intentions for 2012
McCain advisers brief news outlets that Palin is 'going rogue', pursuing her own political interests

Back-stabbing and Recriminations Begin But Mccain Team Insists He Can Still Win
Huge falls on Wall Street dampen sparking blame game over campaign debacle

Campaign Footsoldiers Concentrate Efforts on Handful of Key States
Huge swathes of America ignored as 'triple A' battlegrounds determine outcome of election

McCain 'gives Up' on Colorado As Obama Calls Time-out to Visit Sick Grandmother
Republican makes tough decisions as campaign also downgrades its chances in Iowa and New Mexico

McCain Has Only $47m Left for Final Polling Spurt
Democratic rival raised $150m in September, but warns election will be close

McCAIN'S LAST STAND: It Ain't Over 'til it's Over
In the third and final presidential debate, McCain's visible frustration belies the fact that his proposals are smoke and mirrors in the Bush tradition and Obama is adept at knocking down the facade to reveal the truth: McCain is more of the same. A JAZZMAN CHRONICLE by Jack Random.

The End of Attack Politics
Jonathan Freedland at Hofstra University, New York: The debate showed how the traditional Republican strategy of attacking opponents is backfiring against John McCain

Election is Over for Mccain, Say Pollsters
Obama's double-digit lead seen as insurmountable before looming election day

McCain Needs 'knockout Blow' in Final Debate As Poll Ratings Collapse
Republican pledges to raise Obama's links to Bill Ayers as his team mounts relentlessly negative campaign

Rival Plans to Help Struggling Families
John McCain plans to replace bad mortgages while Barack Obama suggests moratorium on repossessions

McCain Says He Will Attack Obama Over Ayers Connection in Debate
Final debate offers McCain possibly his last chance to prevent a rout in November's election

THE POT CALLING THE KETTLE BLACK: McCain’s Disingenuous Campaign
When John McCain looks into the camera and tells us that his is the steady hand that can be trusted to look after the ordinary working people while Barack Obama is erratic and unreliable, that is the pot calling the kettle black. A JAZZMAN CHRONICLE by Jack Random.

McCain Was Not Tortured, Pow Guard Claims
Chief guard acknowledges that conditions in North Vietnam prison were 'tough, though not inhuman'

McCain Plays Valiant Underdog As Once-loyal South Looks Uncertain
Down in polls and derided by conservative commentators, McCain tries to rekindle appeal as military hero

McCain Tones Down Campaign As Critics Say Tactics Incite Hatred
Republican hopeful rethinks strategy after widespread condemnation of incendiary campaign tactics

Body Blow for Mccain As Palin Found to Have Abused Powers
Findings are certain to lead to questions over his judgment and challenges to Palin's suitability for national office

McCain Dossier Aims to Limit Damage to Palin From Troopergate Report
Palin accused of sacking the head of the Alaskan police force for refusing to dismiss her former brother-in-law

Is It Really Over for Mccain?
Political experts offer their opinions on whether the race for the US presidency is over

McCain Turns Back to Economy After Failing to Win Debate
John McCain narrows campaign focus as post-debate polls favor Obama

McCain is Heading for Defeat, Says Republican Analyst
Voters lose faith in party amid economic meltdown as George Bush's approval rating hits new low

Candidates Dig Up the Dirt Before Tv Debate
Economy sidelined as Barack Obama attacks John McCain's links to big business and lobbyists

Gloves Off: Mccain Gets Personal in Bid to Win Back Support
Barack Obama's strong poll showing forces Republicans to draw on friendship with 'terrorist'

Republican Spirits Lifted But Polls Tell Different Story
McCain's team looking for strong performance in remaining two debates to reverse worst week of campaign

McCain Quits in Michigan
Surrender marks acknowledgment from Republicans that they are losing ground after Wall Street bail-out

Anxious Party Tells Mccain to Fight Harder
Republicans say presidential candidate needs to be more aggressive in attacking rival as polls show gap widening

Candidates Vie for Credit Over Bail-out
Obama and McCain make appeal to working and middle-class voters with economic credentials

World Briefing: Bypassing Bipartisanship
Simon Tisdall: In a week when the wheels nearly came off the US economy, the gloves came off in the presidential race

McCAIN’S WORST NIGHTMARE: Economic Meltdown
We are entering the dog days of the presidential campaign with an economic meltdown dead ahead. The idea that the next president will continue to pour billions down the black hole of foreign wars is dead. In his heart of hearts even McCain knows he is not the man for the job. A JAZZMAN CHRONICLE by Jack Random.

Honours Even As Rivals Lock Horns
Neither Obama nor McCain could land knock-out blow in TV debate between presidential hopefuls

US Banking Bail-out Teeters As Obama and Mccain Clash
Hopes of swift deal on $700bn bail-out of America's banking industry wane amid Republican protests

$700bn Bail-out Stalls As Recriminations Fly Over Mccain Intervention
White House summit attended by McCain and Obama fails to bring about deal for Wall Street

Debate an Opportunity for Candidates to Sway the Minds of Voters
Questions about Obama's lack of experience and McCain's similarities to Bush loom large before Friday's debate

John Mccain 'undermining' Bail-out to Lift Campaign
Presidential candidate accused of sabotaging the Wall Street bail-out with political theatrics

McCain Aide Was on Freddie Mac's Payroll
Republican candidate attempts to downplay links to credit crisis as polls reveal Obama has edge

US Election: Obama Pounces on Mccain's Ownership of Four Foreign Cars
Another personal tidbit of McCain's life also went public as former Brazilian model tells of brief relationship

McCain Drives Into Trouble Over Fleet of Foreign Cars
John McCain's professed love for American-made cars is undermined by those he owns

US Candidates Drilled for First of Make-or-break Debates
Obama and McCain begin rehearsals for presidential debate which they hope will break deadlock

The Blame Game: John McCain, Teddy Roosevelt and the Economy
With the institutions of finance falling like the twin towers on September 11, 2001, the party that got us into this mess wants us to forget the last eight years of policy that drove us to the edge of economic collapse. Not so fast. A JAZZMAN CHRONICLE by Jack Random.

Wall St Woes Help Obama Overtake Mccain Express
The Sarah Palin effect wears off as women voters return to Barack Obama, eroding Republican gains

Barack Obama and John McCain - the Leader and History
US presidential election has heated up between obama and John McCain. K.B.gopalakrishnan of sathyaprema.com through astrological analysis gives the prediction about the president to be elected

US Election: Mccain to Give Palin Crash Course in Diplomacy
John McCain is to take his running mate Sarah Palin to the United Nations general assembly in New York next week

US Election: Candidates Take the Campaign Battle to Florida
Obama has two upcoming rallies scheduled in the state while McCain plans to air an ad aimed at the Latino population

Obama Starts Fightback With Ad Questioning Mccain's Integrity
Advert accuses former Vietnam war hero of fighting a dishonorable and dishonest election campaign

McCain Forced Into Supporting Role on Tour As Republican Crowds Flock to Palin
Alaska governor energizes party faithful and skeptics as former Hillary Clinton supporters speak at rally

US Election: Swing State Crowds Turn Out for Palin - and Catch a Glimpse of Mccain
• Some say Palin pick secures their McCain vote for November• Palin's presence invigorates her running mate on the stump

McCAIN, BUSH, ROVE: Not a Penny's Worth of Difference
Listening to John McCain at the Republican National Convention, you would have thought he was opposing eight years of catastrophic Democratic rule. His call to arms should be answered in kind: Where is the beef? A JAZZMAN CHRONICLE by Jack Random.

McCain and Palin Widen Key States Tour
Opinion polls suggest Republicans emerged from convention in a stronger position than Democrats

US Election: Mccain and Palin Hit the Campaign Trail Together As Polls Show Republican Bounce
Double act gaining ground in American heartland? McCain boasts best-ever poll performance against Obama

Barack Obama and John Mccain Begin the Battle for Women Voters
John McCain and Sarah Palin hit the campaign trail for an epic fight for a newly identified swing constituency of working mothers

'This Person Loves Jesus'
Ed Pilkington: Sarah Palin's road from mayor of a small Alaskan town to John McCain's running mate is littered with casualties. But then she is, she believes, on a mission from God

Republican Convention: Mccain Falls Back on Biography As He Struggles to Connect With Republican Activists
It must be galling for John McCain, who has spent eight years, more or less, running for president, and 21 years in the Senate, that after four days of convention hoopla the only time he truly connected with the Republican activists he must lead into the elections was when he talked about being taken prisoner in Vietnam

US Election: Mccain's Onetime Rivals Take the Stage in St Paul to Voice Their Support
Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee and Rudy Giuliani subject Barack Obama to his most sustained beating yet

Republican Convention: How Mccain Plans to Pass the Vital Test
Presidential candidate under pressure to match opponent's inspirational speech as he arrives in St Paul

John Mccain Arrives in Minnesota
Republican presidential candidate arrives in St Paul on the eve of the most important speech he has ever delivered

My Fellow Alaskans: Independent Views Hit Mccain's Running Mate
Emergence of fresh details supports the view that McCain made an impulsive choice

Republican Convention: Mccain Cuts Bush's Time in the Spotlight
President bumped as convention gets back on track after hurricane delay

US Elections: New Questions Over Mccain's Choice of Running Mate
Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin admits unmarried daughter, 17, is five-months pregnant

Missing Bounce Leaves Obama Close to Mccain
Latest poll puts Obama on 49% and McCain on 48% despite prime-time speech

Republican Convention: New Questions Over Mccain's Choice
Running mate Palin admits unmarried daughter, 17, is five-months pregnant

The Joke That Should Have Sunk Mccain
Ed Pilkington: John McCain's joke about Chelsea Clinton packed into its 15 words several layers of misogyny

Obama Fails to Get Post-convention Bounce
A CNN poll indicates presidential contenders Barack Obama and John McCain are essentially tied

OBAMA TO McCAIN: Hyperion to a Satyr
As an independent progressive, Senator Barack Obama is by no means the ideal candidate but within the confines of the two-party system and by comparison to his opponent, Obama is as good as it gets. A JAZZMAN CHRONICLE by Jack Random.

US Politics: Mccain Defends Running Mate's Experience
Republican presidential candidate justifies his choice of Sarah Palin as his running mate

Republican Convention Thrown Into Chaos By Hurricane Gustav
McCain team forced to partially scrap four-day schedule that has been months in the planning in the face of the storm

Cindy and Sarah Take Centre Stage As Battle for Women's Votes Becomes Key
Can John McCain's choice of running mate woo Hillary Clinton's supporters?

Meet the Barracuda: Anti-abortion, Pro-death Penalty and Gun-lover
McCain's running mate is a mother of five and churchgoer who says her favorite meal is moose stew

McCain Moves to Steal Obama's Thunder By Choosing Woman Running Mate
Choice of inexperienced Alaska governor designed to woo disgruntled supporters of Hillary Clinton

McCain Could Yet Ignite a Bonfire of the Liberal Vanities
Martin Kettle: Electing Obama would be one of America's noblest gestures of historical redemption - which is why it may not happen

McCain Tries to Spoil the Party
Republican candidate may reveal name of running mate in effort to steal limelight from Barack Obama

Leadership Finally Takes the Fight to John Mcsame
Democratic attack on McCain says he offers nothing more than an extension of the Bush presidency

Warning to Democrats: Don’t House Around
Democrats have put McCain under "house" arrest, arguing that because he cannot whip out facts about the number of homes he and his wife own, he is an out-of-touch fat cat, disconnected from common folk

Senator McCain’s Opinion on Viagra, Contraceptives and Insurance
Arizona Senator John McCain, the Republican nominee for President of the U.S., prides himself on being a straight shooter. But some believe he’s dropped the ball when it comes to birth control, ED drugs and insurance.

All Eyes on Clinton As Mccain Exploits Divisions With Obama
Clinton supporters' slowness to embrace Obama leads to fears that internal strife could upset election bid

Dream Team? Obama Backs Biden to Help Open Up Gap in Deadlocked Race
Democrats approve choice of veteran senator, while McCain responds with provocative new ads

THE GREATER RISK: McCain or Obama?
When all is said and done, most Americans will vote with their guts but no American should be suffering under the illusion that Barack Obama is the riskier choice. That distinction most certainly belongs to Senator John McCain. A JAZZMAN CHRONICLE by JACK RANDOM.

No Place Like Home(s)
John McCain's admission that he does not know how many houses he owns was a gift to the Democrats

Obama and Mccain Appear Together for the First Time As They Court Christian Right
Candidates answer questions on abortion, the existence of evil and the definition of wealth

Obama and Mccain Square Off Before Church Audience
US presidential contenders appear on same stage for the first time since clinching party nominations

McCain Sweeps Saddleback Forum
John McCain raised the applause of the Saddleback attendees many times over as compared to Barack Obama; some who paid up to $2,000 for seats at the event. What’s it all about?

Democrats Waver Over Offshore Drilling Ban
John McCain's campaign for the presidency gets a boost as petrol prices top the news agenda

US Election: Cindy Mccain Taken to Detroit Hospital
Republican presidential candidate John McCain's wife Cindy was taken to a Detroit-area hospital today after complaining of pain in her hand

Democrats on Edge As Obama's High Profile Fails to Deliver Big Poll Lead
McCain's campaign ads portraying Democrat rival as elitist start to take their toll

The McCain Tax Reform Plan For Long Term Economic Growth?
As Investors, we represent the single biggest voter block in the country. We must respond in one voice to the endless political drivel with a resounding "Money Talks, BS Walks". We want decision makers who design laws that aid economic freedoms, not lawmakers who make decisions that restrict them.

McCain's Campaign is Cynical But Not Racist, Says Obama
Democrat determined not to repeat John Kerry's failure to give Republican attacks a robust response

McCain Brings in 'the Bullet' As White House Race Turns Nasty
Republican campaign has turned aggressive as it deploys an expert attack squad to wound the Democrat favourite

John Mccain Versus Osama Bin Laden
Ken Gude: McCain's backtracking from his vow to hunt down the al-Qaida leader is just one of his foreign policy flip-flops

McCain v. Obama: a Dirt Clod Throwing Contest
The presidential candidates need to stop throwing dirt and begin showing some leadership!

The Real Mccain
To his fans he's a lovable patriot with a maverick streak. But to his critics he's an anti-abortion Creationist who surrounds himself with religious extremists. Paul Harris uncovers the dark side of John McCain

McCain Eclipsed As Tv Anchors Follow Obama's Foreign Trip
All three US TV networks reported to be planning interviews with Obama on visit to Middle East and Europe

Obama No Different to Mccain, Says Chavez
Relations between Venezuela and US will not improve even if Barack Obama becomes president, Venezuelan leader predicts

Too Old and Brain-dead
No better time than this year to reject both Republican and Democratic candidates.

Cash Pours in for Mccain As Campaign Gathers Strength
US Republican presidential candidate set to raise $400m, putting him on a par with a struggling Obama

McCain Backers Roll Out New Ads As Campaign Team Reshuffled
The Republican campaign will run in the midwestern states that could decide next November's elections

US Election: Mccain Hopes to Shore Up Appeal to Hispanics on Colombia Visit
Republican candidate focuses on trade, immigration and 'war on drugs' as campaign moves to Latin America

A Sweep Through Washington's Former 'backyard'
John McCain is in Latin America courting Hispanic voters, but their allegiance will be determined by domestic issues back home, writes Rory Carroll

The Real Mccain
To his fans he's a lovable patriot with a maverick streak. But to his critics he's an anti-abortion Creationist who surrounds himself with religious extremists. Paul Harris uncovers the dark side of John McCain

Net Loss for John Mccain
Victor Keegan: Being 71 years old is no excuse for not being able to use a computer - especially for a presidential candidate

McCain's Age is an Election Issue
Conor Clarke: Equating ageism to racism is an attempt to squash legitimate discussion about a candidate's age and health

Charles Black Profile: Mccain's Controversial Strategist
John McCain has picked as his chief strategist a Washington insider who is a master of the dark arts of political lobbying

Food Prices Soar in Wake of Mid-western Floods
George Bush and John McCain visit areas where millions of acres of corn and soybean crops are underwater

US Elections: Evangelical Flock Strays From the Republican Fold
McCain 'neither trusted nor liked' by evangelical voters in Colorado Springs

US Elections: Obama Will Raise Taxes, Mccain Tells Voters
John McCain claims that Barack Obama would introduce the biggest tax increase since the second world war

Economy at Forefront As Obama Takes Fight to Mccain Heartland
Barack Obama takes presidential battle to the enemy by beginning a tour of contested states

US Elections: Mccain Lacks Obama's Appeal During Florida Speech
Age is just one of the sharpest contrasts between Obama and McCain in historic election campaign

Rested But Lacklustre in the Sunshine State
Out of practice McCain is struggling to build excitement around his candidacy in the face of Obama's oratory

A Struggle of Class: Obama vs. McCain
The coming presidential campaign presents the most symbolic class struggle in history or perhaps since Andrew Jackson.

McCain's Attack Lines Against Obama Have Already Been Written By Clinton
Jonathan Freedland: The phony - if gripping - war is now all but over, while the decisive conflict is about to begin

Will the Real John Mccain Stand Up
Ed Pilkington on what kind of man is Barack Obama up against

McCain Will Emphasise Experience - and Take a Big Gamble on Iraq
Speech in Louisiana heralds start of general election as Republican candidate lays out main pillars of campaign

McCain's Attack Lines Against Obama Have Already Been Written By Clinton
The phony - if gripping - war is now all but over, while the decisive conflict is about to begin

A Republican Vice President For The Next Generation
Article about the selection of Vice President on the Republican ticket in the 2008 United States Presidential election..

Obama Takes Battle to Mccain After Swan Song Victory for Clinton
Clinton's victory at Puerto Rico primary too late to slow Obama's progress toward clinching Democratic nomination

PAPA JOHN EXPLAINS IT ALL: McCain to Obama on the Iraq War
As John McCain smugly invites Barack Obama to join him on a tour of the war zone, we invite the elder senator to take a tour of history: The Middle East and the British Mandate, the Soviets in Afghanistan and Vietnam. Like the president he wishes to succeed, McCain sees only what he wants to see. A JAZZMAN CHRONICLE by Jack Random.

Fears Grow That Obama Can't Win
Analysts believe white working class Democrats will defect to McCain if Clinton is not the nominee

PROPHECIES OF JOHN McCAIN: A Haunted Vision
While we’re considering whether John McCain's sweeping vision of the year 2013 was in fact a divination or a conjuring act, let us consider his past record of forecasting domestic, political and foreign policy outcomes. A JAZZMAN CHRONICLE by Jack Random.

McCain's A-list Barbeque Fires Election Gossip
It's all purely social, insists Republican nominee as running mate favorites are invited to ranch

McCain Cuts Ties With Evangelists Over Extremist Views in Sermons
Repudiation of controversial televangelists could impede efforts to win over Christian conservatives

McCain Calls Possible Running Mates to Talks
Presumed Republican presidential candidate moves campaign for the White House into the next stage

McCain Accuses Obama of Being Soft on Cuba
Senator criticizes proposal for talks with Casto and a relaxation of US embargo at opening of battle for Florida

McCain Says Obama Soft on Cuba
The Republican senator John McCain today renewed criticism of Barack Obama's foreign policy

New York Diary
Oliver Burkeman: McCain might be studying British politics rather closely when it comes to devising his election strategy

Obama Switches Focus to Mccain Showdown
'Contest is over' says friend of Hillary Clinton, as Democratic frontrunner ignores primary and heads to Missouri

Obama Raises Sights With Preparation for Mccain Debates
While Clinton campaigns in West Virginia, frontrunner begins to reveal strategy for presidential election

Allegations of Ranch Deal Threaten Mccain's Clean Image
Republican candidate faces renewed scrutiny of his ties to business people and lobbyists

McCain Ditches Bush and Heads for the Centre
Republican presidential nominee launches a campaign to appeal to middle ground voters

A Neocon By Any Other Name
Profile: An architect of the American neoconservative project, adviser to John McCain and one of the world's foremost essayists on world politics, Robert Kagan can expect another furore with the publication of his new book next month

Recipes Removed From Mccain Campaign Website
A spokesman for McCain admitted today that seven recipes posted on the official campaign site were not McCain originals

Website Recipes Leave Sour Taste for Mccain Campaign
Republican presidential nominee John McCain gets into website legal rangle over intern's recipe posting

McCain Economics Weak? – Offers most Practical Economic Proposal in a Decade
John McCain has used humor to offset those who like to say he’s too old for the job. He even pretends to be asleep when asked questions; then suddenly snaps to attention to hear the giggles of the crowd.

McCain Mentions Mum to Challenge Age Critics
A 96-year-old woman with a history of driving fast cars might seem like an unlikely campaign weapon, but it is one that John McCain has deployed to good effect

Fast Woman Helps Mccain Gain Mileage in Us Race
Republican candidate addresses age concerns by inviting press to meet his 96-year-old mum

McCain Wasn't Spared Clinton's Stare
It is a posture with which Barack Obama must be painfully familiar after 20 debates with Hillary Clinton: The Stare

All the Patriotism in the World Couldn't Save Mccain From The Stare
Suzanne Goldenberg: It was McCain's turn to feel those blue eyes boring into him as he spoke up for a deeply unpopular war in Iraq

The Power of a Clinton's Stare
Today, it was John McCain's turn to feel those wide blue eyes boring into him as he spoke up manfully for a deeply unpopular war in Iraq

Rice is Angling to Become Mccain's Running Mate, Says Republican Strategist
Condoleezza Rice is the subject of renewed speculation after Republican strategist claims she is actively campaigning for the job

Rice Allegedly Pursuing Republican Vice-presidential Bid
Condoleezza Rice has become the subject of renewed speculation that she is a front runner to become the running mate of John McCain

Democratic Battle Hands Mccain Lead
McCain has surged in key polls as his Democratic rivals fight an increasingly bitter battle that could scupper their chances

Famed Trainers Ready Latest Red-hot Tip for National
Over 40 years after Red Rum's last Grand National victory, the McCain family's latest hot favorite is Cloudy Lane, writes Greg Wood

How the Democrats are Helping McCain’s Campaign ?
Political sparring and taking personal swipes at each other is an expected part of any presidential campaign.

McCain Admits He Was Caught Off Guard By Basra Offensive
Republican on tour intended to tout security credentials and showcase family tradition of military service

McCain Surprised By Attacks in Basra
John McCain admitted today that he was caught off guard by the recent violence in Iraq

Democrat's Stalemate Bodes Well For John McCain
Article about the 2008 Presidential election.

John Mccain, Veteran War Hero: Yes. But a Descendant of Robert the Bruce? Baloney
McCain's claimed ancestral link to Robert the Bruce described by historian as 'wonderful fiction'

McCain's Links to Scottish King Shot Down By Experts
Genealogists and medieval historians described McCain's alleged lineage to Robert the Bruce as "baloney"

McCain Aide Suspended in Video Row
Republican presidential hopeful, John McCain, suffers embarrassment after aide caught circulating video questioning Obama's patriotism

Baghdad Visit Begins Mccain's Week of Talks With Foreign Leaders
US poll contender John McCain on whirlwind tour of Middle East and Europe to stress security credentials

New York Times Raises Concerns Regarding McCain's Health
A New York Times article raised concerns that John McCain could suffer a recurrence of the skin cancer that he suffered eight years ago.

Onset of Recession Adds New Fears to White House Race
McCain's record of fiscal conservatism might give him the edge over the Democratic candidate

The Democrats' Nightmare is a Sweet Republican Dream
Andrew Rawnsley: An ugly war of attrition between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama could gift the prize of the White House to John McCain

John McCain secures Republican Nomination
Senator John McCain has successfully won the Republican Party’s nomination for the Party’s national convention in September for the upcoming presidential election.

McCain Nomination Marked By President's Endorsement
John McCain will receive the endorsement of President George Bush at the White House today

Bush Endorses Mccain After Sweeping Win
Senator for Arizona wins backing of President after securing Republican nomination

Is Mccain the New Comeback Kid?
Simon Tisdall: After Bill Clinton, beset by claims of infidelity, scraped into second place in the 1992 New Hampshire primary, campaign guru James Carville dubbed him the Comeback Kid

Whiff of Scandal Envelops Mccain's Campaign
Republican front runner faces political damage amidst fresh allegations over relationship with lobbyist

Right Rallies to Mccain Over 'hatchet Job'
New York Times under fire over story that Republican candidate improperly used his influence on lobbyist's behalf

New York Times Faces Backlash After Mccain Article
The New York Times came under fire for a story that alleged John McCain had improperly used his influence on behalf of a woman lobbyist

McCain Involved in Sex Scandal Claims NY Times
McCain Involved in Sex Scandal Claims NY Times comes with the hilarious news. Will it affect McCain's good going campaign?

Cherchez La Femme - The McCain Affair
As an outsider, I find it surprising how often US political debate descends to the level of cherchez la femme. This is particularly apparent during Presidential campaigns.

McCain Denies Having Affair With Lobbyist
McCain struggling to consolidate support from conservatives as he denies a report of an affair with a lobbyist for the telecommunications industry

McCain Denies Affair With Telecom Lobbyist
Allegations appear as senator struggles to consolidate support among conservatives

Romney Endorses John McCain
Mitt Romney has endorsed leading rival John McCain for the party's presidential nomination.

Wives of Mccain and Obama Prepare to Face Off
First shots were exchanged in what is likely to be one of the more intriguing aspects of the presidential race: the battle of the potential first ladies

Obama and Mccain Victorious in Wisconsin and Hawaii
Barack Obama last night streaked past Hillary Clinton's fading campaign to his ninth and tenth straight victories in Wisconsin and Hawaii

Wisconsin Voters Brave Cold to Cast Ballots
Voters in Wisconsin head to the polls today as the increasingly bitter Democratic race heats up and Republican front runner John McCain gets boost from former president

Romney to Urge His Delegates to Back Mccain
John McCain's hold on the Republican nomination became even tighter today as Mitt Romney, who had been his main rival and mounted the most personal attacks, was set to endorse him

Obama v Mccain: Who Would Be the Winner?
Too inexperienced or too old - candidates' dilemmas

Ron Paul Will Not Support McCain
Ron Paul, the maverick Republican candidate has declared that he would not endorse the John McCain, the leading Republican candidate.

Romney to Endorse Republican Frontrunner Mccain, Reports Say
Mitt Romney is to back Republican frontrunner John McCain today, say reports

Romney Backs Mccain for Republicans
John McCain has received the unexpected endorsement of his previously bitter rival

Conservatives Rally Behind Mccain
John McCain met Republican leaders in Congress today in an attempt to work out how to unify the party for an anticipated match-up with Barack Obama in the November general election

Obama Becomes Clear Democratic Frontrunner
John McCain faced a much tougher fight than expected against Mike Huckabee in Virginia

Conservative Radio Attacks McCain
Conservative Radio Hosts Continue to Express Displeasure over the McCain's Presidential Nomination

John McCain Will Be Our Next President
Artdax political analysis - John McCain will be our next president because he will unite the Republicans, conservatives and centrists alike...

Way Clear for Mccain As Romney Quits, Saying Country Comes First
Democratic victory would be a 'surrender to terror' · Huckabee still in race but may become running mate

The End of Organized Conservatism
With moderate John McCain all but clinching the Republican nomination despite the efforts of the far right, it is more evident now than ever before that organized conservatism is becoming extinct.

Republican Right Keeps Up Attacks on Frontrunner Mccain
The closer John McCain gets to securing the Republican candidacy, the louder the protests from the right of the party

McCain Cancels Brown Meeting
John McCain, the Republican frontrunner in the race for the White House, today abruptly canceled a trip to Europe that would have involved dropping in on Gordon Brown

McCain is Clear Leader: Now He Must Win Over the Right
Maverick senator emerged from Super Tuesday as frontrunner but has faced bitter opposition from evangelicals and keepers of the conservative Reaganite flame

McCain Announces Himself As Republican Frontrunner
John McCain claimed the mantle of the frontrunner in the race for the Republican nomination last night, wresting control of a bitterly divided party which he pledged to unite around his vision.

McCain Too Old to be President, says Chuck Norris
Chuck Norris thinks that Senator John McCain is too old to become the next president of the United States.

Talkshow Hosts Urged to Halt In-fighting Over Mccain's 'neoliberal' Values
Senior Republicans have appealed to rightwing talk show hosts led by Rush Limbaugh to call off their vitriolic attacks on the party's presidential frontrunner John McCain for fear that they will fatally damage his chances of taking the White House in November

Arizona Plans for Mccain's Victorious Return
A day after hosting the Super Bowl, Phoenix was preparing to stage another national celebration, the return home of its senator and newly-anointed Republican presidential candidate John McCain. Or at least that is the plan.

Giuliani Endorses McCain
Republican Rudy Giuliani gave in to the predictable inevitability of his flagging popularity and bowed out of the presidential race. He also endorsed John McCain, who is currently in the leading position.

McCain Forces Romney Off Map in Every State But Massachusetts
John McCain was yesterday working towards total domination of the Republican primary contests, hoping to make Super Tuesday decisive in his campaign for the party's nomination.

McCain Strives for Total Domination
John McCain was yesterday working towards total domination of the Republican primary contests, hoping to make Super Tuesday decisive in his campaign for the party's nomination

Schwarzenegger Hails 'american Hero' Mccain As His Pick for President
Endorsement buoys senator among liberal Republicans, but could alienate conservatives

Is John Mccain Democrats' Worst Nightmare?
Do Democrats worry more about facing John McCain or Mitt Romney?

McCain and Obama Gain Money and Momentum Ahead of Super Tuesday
Clinton's rival raises record breaking $32m in a month· Schwarzenegger endorses Republican frontrunner

Schwarzenegger Endorses John Mccain
California governor's support emerges as Romney and McCain battle in final debate before Super Tuesday

Giuliani Endorses 'friend and Fellow Republican' John Mccain
Two hours before the final Republican debate ahead of Super Tuesday, former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani announced he was dropping his presidential bid and endorsing fellow candidate John McCain.

Giuliani Formally Endorses Mccain at Reagan Library
Two hours before the final Republican debate ahead of Super Tuesday, former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani announced he was dropping his presidential bid and endorsing fellow candidate John McCain.

Field Cut to Two-horse Contest in Both Parties
Giuliani backs McCain as Democrats vie for Edwards' support

McCain's Gain Proves the Need for Cross-party Appeal
Jonathan Freedland: After the Republican senator's triumph in Florida, it is clearer than ever which candidate the Democrats must choose

Giuliani Expected to Endorse Florida Winner Mccain
Former New York mayor beaten into humiliating third place in state where he had staked his campaign

Giuliani Falters As Mccain and Romney Battle for Top Finish
'Wednesday morning, we'll make a decision,' says Rudy Giuliani on whether he will stay in the race for the White House

McCain and Romney Step Up Attacks As Polls Open
Republican rivals Mitt Romney and John McCain criss-crossed Florida by plane yesterday, dropping off at dozens of campaign stops seeking an edge in the biggest Republican primary yet

Giuliani Needs a Miracle As Governor Backs Mccain
John McCain will go into tomorrow's crucial presidential primary in Florida armed with two heavyweight political endorsements which could help to break the deadlock with his nearest Republican party rival in the state, Mitt Romney

Tom Coburn Endorses John McCain for President
Republican Senator Tom Coburn has endorsed John McCain as the right choice for president in 2008. The senator from Oklahoma was speaking at a rally in Greenville, South Carolina.

McCain Looks to Florida to Consolidate His Lead
John McCain will seek over the coming week to convert the boost he received in his important victory in South Carolina on Saturday into a commanding lead in the Republican race for presidential nomination, with all eyes now on the Florida primary on January 29

McCain Victory Lays to Rest Ghosts of Eight Years Ago
Republican field remains too muddled to pin on John McCain the title of front runner as candidates prepare for Florida

McCain Wins in South Carolina
John McCain broke free of the crowded Republican field on Saturday when he narrowly beat off a strong challenge from Mike Huckabee in the South Carolina primary, traditionally the decisive test in the race for the party nomination.

McCain and Huckabee in Tight Race for South Carolina
John McCain and Mike Huckabee were in locked in a tight battle for first place in the Republican primary in South Carolina last night, according to exit polls after the polling stations closed.

McCain Makes Last Appeal to South Carolina Veterans
Former Vietnam fighter pilot takes to aircraft carrier in battle to win Republican primary

McCain's Truth Squad Rides in As Allegations of Dirty Tricks Come Thick and Fast
The Republican candidate John McCain has set up a 'truth squad' to rebut dirty tricks propaganda in South Carolina, which holds its primary tomorrow

Santorum Warns McCain Presidency is dangerous for Republicans
Former senator Rick Santorum, a leading conservative, has warned that John McCain's presidency would be "very, very dangerous for Republicans". In an interview on radio host Mark Levin’s show, Santorum expressed critical reservations regarding McCain.

McCain and Romney Take Opposite Routes for Victory
The two front runners in the Republican presidential nomination race in Michigan, John McCain and Mitt Romney, spent the final hours before today's election appealing for support through contrasting organs - one to the brain, the other the heart

Competition Goes Nationwide for Democrats and Republicans
With the victories of the two comeback kids, Hillary Clinton and John McCain, in New Hampshire last night, both the Democratic and Republican race for nomination as presidential candidate has become a fight to the death. For months the competition has been concentrated on just two states: New Hampshire and Iowa which voted last week. Now it scatters into numerous battlefields across the US:

Fight to the Death Moves From Local to Nationwide Battleground
With the victories of the two comeback kids, Hillary Clinton and John McCain, in New Hampshire on Tuesday night, the Democratic and the Republican races for nomination as presidential candidate have become fights to the death

Four in the Frame As Mccain Revival Blows Republican Race Wide Open
· Arizona senator's victory piles pressure on Romney· Huckabee and Giuliani also still in running

Republican Race Up for Grabs After Mccain Victory
The Republican race for the White House was blown wide open last night by a convincing win from John McCain in the New Hampshire primary.

Veteran Mccain Becomes Tomorrow's Man
While other candidates run from their Washington connections, John McCain is unafraid about having friends in high places - or admitting he has been around a very long time

Even the Weather Warms to Frontrunner Mccain
Republican front runner John McCain was to deliver an outdoor speech yesterday morning, a brave move in New Hampshire in January when temperatures are often below freezing, but the temperature was unseasonably warm

McCain and Romney Get Personal in Republican Debate
The Republican front-runners in New Hampshire, John McCain and Mitt Romney, renew hostilities in the second debate of the weekend

McCain Fights to Win New Hampshire - Again
John McCain makes an emotional plea for support in New Hampshire and appeals to the audience's sense of patriotism with stories of his time as a Vietnam prisoner of war

Republicans Redraw Battle Plans After Iowa Surprise
Mike Huckabee's success in Iowa has made the top of the Republican race in New Hampshire even more crowded as he joins the front-runners John McCain and Mitt Romney.

John Mccain
Defeated by George Bush in 2000, Senator McCain remains a popular figure, but his support for the Iraq war may yet cost him, writes Ewen MacAskill.

Straight Talking and War Stories Help Make Mccain the Oldest Comeback Kid in Town
Former favorite is back in race, but floating voters are still to be convinced

SECOND TIER CANDIDATES: What Drives Christopher Dodd?
In this second of a three-part presidential primary election analysis, the prospects and motives of Democrats Joe Biden, Chris Dodd, Bill Richardson Republicans John McCain and Fred Thompson are explored. A Jazzman Chronicle by Jack Random.

John McCain: About Turn on Ethanol
McCain has always been vocal about his criticism for ethanol. Now suddenly, he is going about preaching its virtues.

Is Mccain the New Comeback Kid?
Simon Tisdall: After Bill Clinton, beset by claims of infidelity, scraped into second place in the 1992 New Hampshire primary, campaign guru James Carville dubbed him the Comeback Kid

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Ray Winstone | Anthony Hopkins | Angelina Jolie | Laura Saperstein | Senator John McCain | Mitt Romney | Norman Mailer | Irvine Welsh | Ian McEwan | Paul Theroux

McCain Campaign Hits Crisis Point
John McCain, who started the year as Republican frontrunner for the 2008 presidential contest, insisted he was still in the race in spite of falling poll ratings, loss of his senior campaign staff and a spending crisis.

I'm Still a Contender, Insists Mccain
Disastrous week after loss of aides and cash crisis - Republican to focus on three key primary states

McCain Challenge Falters As Top Aides Quit
The US senator John McCain today was struggling to keep his White House bid alive after the resignations of his closest aide and other top advisers.

John Mccain
Defeated by George Bush in 2000, Senator McCain remains a popular figure, but his support for the Iraq war may yet cost him, writes Ewen MacAskill.

McCain Backs Bush Over Conflict
Senator John McCain, once the Republican frontrunner in the 2008 presidential race, attempted to resurrect his faltering campaign yesterday with a risky speech expressing almost complete support for president George Bush's Iraq strategy.

McCain Rethinks His Iraq Policy
John McCain, a forceful advocate of George Bush's plan for a surge of US troops in Iraq, yesterday disavowed his recent rosy assessment of security in Baghdad in an effort to regain his frontrunner status among Republican contenders for the party's nomination for the presidency.

McCain Trails Political Rivals in Raising Cash
John McCain, at one time Republican front-runner in the presidential race, suffered a setback yesterday when his campaign team reported he had raised significantly less than his rival, Mitt Romney. With Republican and Democratic campaign teams announcing funding built up in the first three months of the year, Mr McCain had $12.5m, compared with Mr Romney's $21m.

McCain Tells Chatshow He Will Run for President
Q: When is an announcement of a candidacy for president of the United States not an announcement? A: When it's a pre-announcement of an announcement.

McCain Slates Rumsfeld Over Iraq
John McCain, in an effort to reinvent himself as the candidate of the Republican establishment in the 2008 elections, has denounced the former Pentagon chief, Donald Rumsfeld, as one of the worst in history.

McCain Derides Rumsfeld's Iraq 'mismanagement'
One of the worst secretaries of defence in history, Arizona senator says.

Giuliani and Mccain Face Challenge From Mormon Financier
Mitt Romney announces Republican candidacy - Ex-governor plays down issue of his faith

The Myth of Mccain
Once the presumptive next US president, the Republican frontrunner's popularity has nose dived. By Sidney Blumenthal

McCain Tees Up White House Bid
Senator John McCain today took his first formal step towards a 2008 White House bid with the setting up of a presidential exploratory committee.

Senator John McCain: Any War Will Do
To Senator John McCain, the man who would be emperor, Iraq, Afghanistan, any war will do to provide a catalyst for the Bush war on "terror" and serve as a magnet for our "terrorist" enemies. The war hungry Senator is dead wrong.

The Nearly Man
US senator John McCain is a vocal critic of Guantánamo Bay, thinks George Bush was wrong on Kyoto and was even asked by John Kerry to be his Democratic running mate. So why do so many people think he will be the next Republican president? He talks to Julian Borger.

Blow to Kerry As War Hero Pulls Out
McCain backs away from link-up. Maverick Republican senator John McCain has rejected overtures to become the running mate of Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry.

Kerry Says He Wants Republican Mccain As Defence Secretary
John Kerry declared that if elected, he would choose John McCain, an outspoken Republican senator, as defence secretary.

McCain works his magic again as Amberleigh brings the house down
Ginger McCain equalled the record number of National wins by a trainer as Amberleigh House gave the ultimate staying performance under Graham Lee to snatch the 157th Grand National from Clan Royal and Liam Cooper in the last few strides with a record crowd of more than 70,000 cheering home a local victory.

McCain prays for National run
Ginger McCain has always talked a good race, and most of all when the race in question is the Grand National.

McCain's hour finally comes
On Capitol Hill, Tom Daschle, the Democrats' leader in the Senate, once again hugged a Republican who had fought hard for the presidency.