Published 2/4/2009
by peterhamby
at CNN Political Ticker
WASHINGTON (CNN) – Sen. John McCain will cross the Potomac next month to campaign for Bob McDonnell in the Virginia governor’s race, making him the latest prominent Republican leader to lend a hand in a campaign certain to draw national attention as the GOP seeks a much-needed victory this November.
McCain’s Senate office confirmed the visit, [...]
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