Kerry, John
As the 2004 presidential election heats up, Senator John McCain has found himself in a difficult position: campaigning vigorously for President George W. Bush, even as a group supported by Bush's Texas allies launches a vicious attack campaign against McCain's close friend and fellow senator, John
Kerry, John
Benjamin L. Ginsberg, the national counsel for President Bush's re-election campaign, resigned on Wednesday amidst allegations of ties to a veterans group that has made unsubstantiated attacks on Senator John Kerry's Vietnam War record. Ginsberg's resignation came after he acknowledged providing legal advice to
Bush, George W.
In a striking departure from previous conventions, the Republican National Convention shed its rebellious image and played host to a unified night of praise and endorsement for Governor George W. Bush. Senator John McCain, who had previously engaged in a raw primary battle with Bush, delivered a subdued speech commending
Bush, George W.
The 2000 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia has been a display of unity and discipline, a stark contrast to the convention's reputation for drama and conflict. Sen. John McCain, who was booed by thousands of uncommitted independent voters in a "shadow" convention organized by Arianna Huffington,
Bush, George W.
After a tough primary fight, Republican presidential candidate George W. Bush received a boost in the form of an endorsement from Arizona Senator John McCain. The endorsement, announced on live television, came after a 90-minute meeting between the two former primary rivals in Pittsburgh. Bush aides had not been expecting
Bush, George W.
As the eagerly anticipated meeting between Gov. George W. Bush of Texas and Senator John McCain of Arizona unfolds, the nation's eyes are fixed on the success of their private fence-mending, public picture-taking session. The forecast is filled with uncertainty, as Mr. Bush's camp hopes for
Bush, George W.
Senator John McCain's defeat in the Republican primary did little to ease tensions between McCain and Governor George W. Bush, who said that McCain's challenge had made him a better candidate, but showed no desire to make concessions to the senator. The two men have fundamental
Bush, George W.
A significant aspect of the 2000 presidential campaign is George W. Bush's attempt to attract McCain voters, who were mostly independents and Democrats. The theory is that by endorsing some of McCain's positions, Bush can tap into the McCain voters he needs to defeat Al Gore.
McCain, John
In a decisive victory, Governor George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore won the Colorado and Utah presidential primaries with ease, solidifying their positions in the quest for their respective party nominations. The contests, held in the wake of Senator John McCain's and former Senator Bill Bradley&
McCain, John
As the 2000 presidential election came to a close, moderate Republicans, independents, and dissident Democrats drew crucial lessons from John McCain's decisive defeat. Although tactical errors were blamed, the real reasons behind McCain's defeat lay elsewhere. The Republican Party's failure to adapt to changing
McCain, John
In a striking parallel to President John F. Kennedy's historic 1960 presidential campaign, the 2000 Republican primary has witnessed a significant shift in how Protestant and Catholic voters perceive the role of faith in politics. The cascade of attacks on Governor George W. Bush's ties to
McCain, John
The forthcoming debate between Republican contenders John McCain and George W. Bush is set to dominate the stage, with both candidates eager to assert themselves as the rightful heir to Ronald Reagan's legacy. As the Republican primary heats up, McCain and Bush frequently invoke Reagan's name
