John McCain

And on the Republican side, unconfirmed word arrives that Sen. John McCain of Arizona plans to name his running mate on Friday, Aug. 29, the day after the Democratic National Convention nominates Obama, and the day that McCain turns 72.

By Mark Silva As the , according to the Almanac of American Politics, honly Jewish Republican in the Housee has been in a position to reach out both to Jewish voters and, through his strong support of Israel, to his party's Christian conservative base.''

By Steve Kornacki At the same time, there’d be audible protests from two somewhat overlapping groups on the left: liberal activists and interest group’s appalled by Mr. Hagel’s conservative voting record on Issue X, and former Hillary Clinton supporters, many of whom would fixate on Mr. Hagel’s pro-life...

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 - Jun 10, 2008 By Susan Page, USA TODAY Barack Obama and John McCain have clinched the Republican and Democratic presidential nominations but hardly have time to catch ... Barack Obama: The winner Times Online Barack Obama: A Historical Choice In More Ways Than One? The Moderate Voice

As Barack Obama prepares for a gruelling general election fight against John McCain, he faces a tough search for the ideal running mate. ... Video: Obama Starts Search for Running Mate AssociatedPress Obama's potential running mates CNN

By Joe Conason But if Mr. McCain confronts quandaries, those faced by his rival are just as difficult. First, Mr. Obama must engage in a complex and challenging dance with Hillary Clinton, according her appropriate respect without allowing her to dominate the process. Current polling data indicates tha...

The news comes as presumptive Republican nominee John McCain plans to entertain at least three potential partners at his retreat in Sedona, Ariz. ... McCain to limit reporters' access to his medical records Los Angeles Times Obama, Treading Gently on the Way Back to Iowa Washington Post

WASHINGTON - Barack Obama and John McCain have begun taking steps toward choosing their running mates, fresh signs that the Democratic nomination fight may be nearing an end and the presidential race is moving toward an Obama-McCain general election matchup.

By Carpetbagger Four years later, Dems were asked in the spring of 2004 who John Kerry should pick for the Democratic ticket. Most polls showed John Edwards as the clear favorite, with Hillary Clinton coming in second in several polls. (Wesley Clark and Howard Dean also fared pretty well in these polls.)