McCain, John
Bush's expectations of a smooth campaign took a hit as McCain secured an unexpected victory in Michigan, undermining the Texas governor's supposed "cloak of inevitability." Despite a stronger presence in Democratic-leaning areas, McCain's margin of victory was largely due to a surprisingly
McCain, John
In the 1980s, Ronald Reagan's "Reagan Democrats" were a crucial bloc of voters that helped propel him into the White House. However, with the changing landscape of American politics, this group is no longer relevant, and the Republican Party must adapt its message to appeal to
McCain, John
Among the white-collar professionals at East Cooper Baptist Church in suburban Charleston, South Carolina, a growing affluent community, opinions on the Republican presidential candidates vary. While many conservative values are shared, there is no consensus on a favorite candidate. Though Alan Keyes, a black Roman Catholic, has surprisingly won support
McCain, John
In his role as Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, John McCain has defied easy labeling as a Washington insider, instead forging a complex legacy of deregulation and consumer advocacy. McCain's leadership style is characterized by his willingness to challenge entrenched interests and take on contentious issues, earning
McCain, John
Tensions are running high between Governor George W. Bush and Senator John McCain, as their once-friendly rivalry for the Republican presidential nomination has turned into a bitter and personal feud. With Mr. McCain having emerged as a real threat to Mr. Bush's claim to the nomination, the air
McCain, John
The 2000 presidential election has finally caught the attention of the public, and for those of us who write about politics for a living, this is a welcome respite from the usual lack of interest. The stories of the candidates' efforts to gain momentum have been a rollercoaster ride,
McCain, John
As the news of Senator John McCain's smashing victory in New Hampshire reached South Carolina, a new wave of interest in the McCain campaign emerged among Republican voters in the state. An unscientific survey of lunch patrons in the Greenville-Spartanburg area revealed a significant increase in support for
McCain, John
John McCain has been known for his rebellious nature, first as a son, then as a prisoner of war, and now as a senator. His unconventional approach to politics has made him a formidable opponent in the Republican Party, where paternalism has led to anointing scions over experienced candidates. McCain&
Bush, George W.
As the Iowa caucuses confirmed, Texas Governor George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore are national front-runners for the presidential nominations, but they entered the snowy New Hampshire landscape with vastly different trajectories. Bush, who won broad support in Iowa, faces a widening gap with Arizona Senator John McCain
Bush, George W.
George W. Bush, the Republican presidential frontrunner, kicked off a week-long battle with John McCain in New Hampshire yesterday, attempting to turn around his opinion poll deficit in the state. The Texas governor, fresh from his substantial victory in the Iowa caucuses, released a television ad asserting that his $483
Bush, George W.
The Iowa caucuses, marking the opening salvo in the 2000 Republican presidential nomination process, are unlikely to produce a decisive outcome. Current frontrunner George W. Bush is poised to secure a comfortable majority, while John McCain's strategic decision to bypass Iowa and focus on New Hampshire may ultimately
Bush, George W.
At the Republican Convention in 2000, the battle for fairness raged on, echoing the struggles of the past when former President Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Robert Taft of Ohio fought against cunning and unfair tactics. Four decades after Taft's son tried to block Eisenhower supporters from contesting the
