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McCain Playing Defense In Home Stretch -- Including Arizona John McCain is spending the final days of the election by almost entirely playing defense in states won by George W. Bush in 2004. And perhaps most ominously for him, his final Election Eve rally will be held at midnight in his home ...
The Big Empty
The Big Empty
fivethirtyeight.com — As the only reporter during this election who has actually visited upwards of 50 of John McCain's field offices around the country (13 battleground states and counting), this piece by Matthew Mosk at the Washington Post comes as no surprise: The ... (more) The Big Empty
Lopez: Blame Palin at Your Own Risk
article.nationalreview.com — Do not blame Palin for missteps. (more) Lopez: Blame Palin at Your Own Risk
John McCain On Saturday Night Live With Tina Fey As Palin (VIDEO)
huffingtonpost.com — Live from New York was the real John McCain alongside Tina Fey as Sarah Palin on "Saturday Night Live." McCain took a break from his final days on the campaign trail to open the show with a sketch poking fun at his own campaign's finances following ... (more) John McCain On Saturday Night Live With Tina Fey As ...
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