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McCain: Palin will play a 'big role' in the future
McCain: Palin will play a 'big role' in the future
McCain's first interview after the election came on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. (CNN) — Sen. John McCain said Tuesday he "couldn't be happier" with Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, despite polls suggesting she was a drag on the Republican ticket. In his first television interview since the election, the Arizona senator said he was proud to [...]
Transcript of McCain on "The Tonight Show" - U.S. Politics & Elections - Politico.com
mlive.com — Politico.com TRANSCRIPT: JOHN MCCAIN ON "THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO "THE TONIGHT SHOW" Jay Leno: As... I said, today is Veterans Day. I cannot think of a better person to have as my first guest. Vietnam veteran, real American war hero, also just ran ... (more) Transcript of McCain on "The Tonight Show" - U.S. ...
The McCain I Know
thedailybeast.com — I can not believe how much hate and venom is in the post here and yet most... would say there for unity and change. What kind of change are you for? I did not support McCain tell he picked Palin. She is the one that helped bring the campaign from its ... (more) The McCain I Know
 McCain on Jay Leno: Sarah Palin didn't hurt campaign (video)
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McCain on Jay Leno: Sarah Palin didn't hurt campaign (video)
youtube.com — McCain talks lovingly of Sarah Palin - glosses over any problems saying she's a maverick.... (more) McCain on Jay Leno: Sarah Palin didn't hurt campaign ...
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Ugh! I have to do a second Leno post in a row!
Althouse — ... just that we all need to get along, to make nice now that the election is over? We got to live together.... and it will be so much easier because you lost! 2. McCain makes that old, old slept like a baby joke. 3. McCain is looking lively and jovial. What else can he do? He must play the good sport, and his interest now is to preserve and build his reputation for history. 4. And he ought also to help Sarah Palin. What did he say about her? (It didn't make the highlight reel above.) "She ...

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