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swamppolitics.com - 8/20/2008
John McCain plans another Pa. rally
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by Josh Drobnyk John McCain's presidential campaign has approached a minor league baseball stadium in southwestern Pennsylvania about hosting a rally for the Arizona senator the Saturday before the GOP convention, further fueling speculation that former Gov. Tom Ridge is among the finalists to join him on the ticket. The Aug. 30 rally would come just two days after Democrat Barack ...

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Top of the Ticket:  After McCain's big Ohio VP rally next week comes one in Pa.

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After McCain's big Ohio VP rally next week comes one in Pa.
Top of the Ticket — ... a McCain-Ridge ticket warn of a revolt in the GOP base should McCain select the former secretary of Homeland Security. And if McCain ends up picking someone more conservative like Romney, he'll reap free plaudits for acceding to the conservative base. Of course, such a moderate choice could gain McCain support among additional moderates and independents. And the Arizonan didn't get his reputation as a maverick by accident. Our colleague Josh Drobnyk has more on this unfolding drama over at the Swamp. --Andrew Malcolm Photo ...

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