John McCain

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Obama, get ready for the "Clinton rules"
As Wednesday's awful debate proves, it won't matter who the presidential nominee is -- the press will play footsie with McCain and attack the Democrat.
What will they really do about Iraq?
McCain, Clinton and Obama have all made broad pronouncements about how they'd handle the war as president. But how do their plans hold up under scrutiny?
Anti-abortion, pro-Obama
Casey, Roemer seek "new consensus," "common ground"
McCain's lack of candor on reproductive rights
On issues like abortion and sex education, the candidate is neither as moderate nor as principled as some might think.
No, Hillary Clinton shouldn't be winning
Sean Wilentz spun a fantasy in his Salon piece about Clinton's electability. In the real world, it's Barack Obama who's more electable.
Quote of the day
On the anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., John McCain tries to apologize for voting against the King holiday.
A free ride for the Straight Talk Express?
An interview with Paul Waldman, coauthor of a new book on the relationship between John McCain and the press.
Yet another "3 a.m." ad released
John McCain's campaign responds to Hillary Clinton's latest television spot.
Scott Bateman: John McCain talks about the surge
The GOP candidate on success in Iraq.
Elizabeth Edwards: "Obama was charming"
The former candidate's wife attacks John McCain's healthcare plan, praises Hillary Clinton's and shoots down reports of an argument with Barack Obama.
Whom will McCain choose?
Today John McCain announced that he has begun the search for his running mate.
Theirs not to reason why
What's mysterious to civilians about the military is the Semper Fi part, the discipline to carry out a mission about which you're deeply skeptical.
McCain discusses his legendary temper
John McCain's notoriously mercurial personality comes up in a speech and an interview.
McCain's Vietnam obsession
The former POW's Senate career has been marked by his outspoken determination never to repeat Vietnam mistakes. So why does he support the Iraq war?
McCain, Obama in spat
John McCain trades barbs with Barack Obama's campaign.
McCain camp debuts new Web ad
John McCain's campaign begins to focus on his family history.
McCain launches first general-election ads
Try to wrap your tongue around this slogan: "John McCain -- the American president Americans have been waiting for."
Polls: Obama weathers Wright controversy
Preferences for both Democratic candidates remain largely unchanged.
Barack Obama on the recession: "Government has a role to play"
"Our free market was never meant to be a free license to take whatever you can get, however you can get it."
Obama's plan to change the economy
The new economy needs new rules, declares the candidate. His timing could not be better.
John McCain on the mortgage crisis: "Any assistance must be temporary"
"It is not the duty of government to bail out and reward those who act irresponsibly, whether they are big banks or small borrowers."
The return of Joementum
Joe Lieberman may be on the trail with his friend John McCain, but Lieberman's home state doesn't seem to care.
Quotes of the day
John McCain excoriates those who sentimentalize war, which left us wondering: Who did that recently?
The GOP attack plan for Hillary Clinton
If Clinton beats the odds and wins the Democratic nomination, Republicans will say she stole it. And then they'll try to give voters a 1990s flashback.
Nancy Reagan to endorse McCain
The widow of the former president will meet with McCain at her California home.
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