Does the Mainstream GOP Finally Need John McCain?

Among Republican politicos, the view is that McCain is now sitting prettier than most people realize. That with a victory in either of the next two primaries--in Michigan on January 15 or South Carolina four days later--he will assume a commanding position in the race. That the GOP Establishment will rapidly close ranks behind him, putting him on an unobstructed glide path to the nomination. Full Story »

Posted by Kaizar Campwala
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Subjects: Politics
Topics: John McCain, Republican Nomination, Republican Party
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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - Jan 14, 2008 - 10:18 AM PST
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Edited by: Fabrice Florin - Jan 14, 2008 - 1:02 PM PST

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by Dwight Rousu - Jan. 14, 2008

It is a commentary on midgetry when McCain can be puffed up to look like the best of the candidate field. Mostly puff, fluff, and horse race without much insight to issues and ethics. But maybe there are not issues other than being a hawk clone.

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by Kaizar Campwala - Jan. 14, 2008

This is an even-handed consideration of the challenges and potential for John McCain. Mostly armchair-punditry (not much research or reporting).

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by Fabrice Florin - Jan. 14, 2008
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by Rory O'Connor - Jan. 14, 2008

An average assessment of the current state of the presidential race, Republican-style.

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by Gary Gross - Jan. 14, 2008

That author completely misses the Fred Factor. He'll have egg on his face when Fred wins in SC. Other than that, it was fine.

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