Crist, Mccain Challengers Woo Conservatives

February 19th, 2010
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Rubio is well on his way in his effort against Florida Gov. Charlie Crist and easily made more out of his visit Thursday to the Conservative Political Action Conference. He was clearly the star, delivering the opening speech of the event to more than 3,000 people.
Hayworth, who this month entered the Republican primary against Arizona [...]


Hayworth to Launch Gop Primary Challenge to Mccain

February 15th, 2010
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Hayworth, a conservative talk-radio host, is inaugurating his effort with a rally in Phoenix Monday morning followed by a three-day statewide tour.
Conservatives in Arizona have long been skeptical of McCain, who carved out a niche as a maverick senator working with Democrats on key issues.
But McCain has consistently evaded political threats from the right and [...]


Mccain: Tension Between Aides, Palin No Large Bargain

November 22nd, 2009
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“I enjoyed the book and she and I are dear friends. I talked to her on the phone yesterday. We got along fine,” said McCain in an interview Saturday with The Associated Press on the sidelines of the Halifax International Security Forum.
In “Going Rogue,” Palin confirms reports of discord between her aides and those of [...]


Mccain Favors Boarding Nkorean Ship

June 21st, 2009
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McCain says that such cargo would contribute to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to nations that pose a direct threat to the United States.
South Korean media reported Sunday that the ship was sailing toward Myanmar via Singapore.
The Obama administration has said its prepared to confront ships believed to be [...]


U.s. Senators Report Portfolio Losses In Wall Street Holdings

June 13th, 2009
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Hatch reported holding from $50,000 to $100,000 worth of Charlotte, North Carolina-based Wachovia Corp. stock in 2007. By the time the bank was taken over by San Francisco-based Wells Fargo & Co., his holdings were worth no more than $30,000, according to a 2008 financial disclosure form released yesterday.
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Pardon Sought For First Black Heavyweight Champ

April 1st, 2009
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McCain feels Johnson was wronged by a 1913 conviction of violating the Mann Act by having a consensual relationship with a white woman - a conviction widely seen as racially motivated.
“Ive been a very big fight fan, I was a mediocre boxer myself,” McCain, R-Ariz., said in a telephone interview. “I had admired Jack Johnsons [...]


Mccain: Lets See Who Runs In 2012

March 29th, 2009
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McCain - the GOPs presidential nominee last year - says he wants to see who the other candidates are and what the situation might be.
The Arizona senator elevated Palin to the national stage with his surprise pick. He says he has great affection for Palin and her family. But he also cites three [...]


Mccain Cites Bad Bipartisan Start With Barack

February 15th, 2009
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The Arizona Republican says the $787 billion measure will create what he calls “generational theft” - huge federal deficits for years to come.
McCain, who lost the presidential race to Obama, says the president is backtracking on promises of bipartisanship. McCain is not happy with the process that led to passage of the stimulus [...]


Mccain Says It Hurts to Lose The Election, But Now Is A Member Of The

January 25th, 2009
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But the Arizona Republican is back in the Senate, part of what he calls the loyal opposition to Democrats in power, and ready to work with Obama.
McCain says he doesnt have a lot of regrets about his losing campaign for president. As for his choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running [...]


Mccain Says He Doesnt Like Ethics Waiver For Obama Nominee But Confirmation Proceed

January 25th, 2009
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White House press secretary Robert Gibbs has said that even the toughest rules require “reasonable exceptions” for “uniquely qualified individuals.”
“I dont like it,” said McCain, the Arizona senator and Obamas Republican competitor in the 2008 presidential race. “I think its a bit disingenuous to announce strict rules and then nominate someone with a [...]