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In Pictures: 'Sarah Palin and John McCain Reunite for Rally'

Mar 27, 2010, 20:55 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Sarah Palin and John McCain Reunite for Rally'. ... more

Meghan McCain's tit in a Twitter

Oct 15, 2009, 16:23 GMT

Senator John McCain's 'True Blood' luvin, gay rights supporting, bosomy Republican daughter Meghan McCain has unleashed the girls in a Twit picture, and the fallout has been swift. ... more

Senator John McCain interview from late Night

Sep 15, 2009, 14:55 GMT

Senator John McCain was a guest on Jimmy Fallon's Late Night. ... more

Senator John McCain full interview on Tonight Show

Sep 3, 2009, 15:06 GMT

If you missed the chat last night, catch up with the clips from NBC that show Conan O'Brien interviewing Senator John McCain, and a visit with impressionist Frank Caliendo. ... more

US ponders Palin's future as she officially gives up governorship

Jul 26, 2009, 14:28 GMT

Washington - Former Republican US vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin left unclear her future political plans Sunday as she formally ended her tenure as governor of the state of Alaska. ... more

Palin to step down as Alaska governor (Roundup)

Jul 3, 2009, 20:40 GMT

Washington - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, who was catapulted to national prominence as the Republican vice presidential candidate last year, will resign later this month, she said Friday. ... more

McCain's son graduates from naval academy as Obama presides

May 22, 2009, 17:04 GMT

Washington - US President Barack Obama on Friday presided over the graduation of the US Naval Academy's latest class. Among the graduates was former rival John McCain's son. ... more

McCain’s daughter has six-figure book deal

Apr 11, 2009, 10:46 GMT

Oh you can imagine how excited I am about this! Meghan McCain, the daughter of Presidential hopeful and failure John McCain “will write a book about her experience as a progressive Republican,” the AP states.
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Meghan McCain talks about DWTS, Duff, Dad and Duvall

Mar 12, 2009, 1:24 GMT

The pretty daughter of Senator John McCain is in the media spotlight. ... more

YEARENDER: How the net redrew the US political map

Dec 18, 2008, 17:39 GMT

San Francisco - In the ten years since the internet became an integral part of mainstream life, it has revolutionized the way millions of people work, shop, chat and learn. ... more

Obama, McCain pledge to cooperate on challenges (Roundup)

Nov 17, 2008, 18:19 GMT

Washington - US president-elect Barack Obama and former opponent Senator John McCain pledged to 'launch a new era' on Monday during their first meeting since the election. ... more

Senator John McCain's revealing Leno transcript UPDATED

Nov 12, 2008, 1:37 GMT

Senator John McCain announced that he would run for president in February 2007 on “The Late Show With David Letterman” on CBS. ... more

John McCain, Kaiser Chiefs ring in Veterans Day on Leno

Nov 7, 2008, 21:16 GMT

Veterans Day on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno will welcome back Senator John McCain and musical guests the Kaiser Chiefs. ... more

Barack Obama's star support - Video News

Nov 5, 2008, 18:22 GMT

A look at how Hollywood turned out to support President-elect Barack Obama at the 2008 election. ... more

Obama hails 'new dawn,' promises unity after historic win (1st Lead)

Nov 5, 2008, 4:47 GMT

Chicago - Barack Obama, the first African American ever elected to the US presidency, told tens of thousands of cheering supporters in Chicago Tuesday night that a 'new dawn' of US leadership had arrived. ... more

In photos: 'People vote across America'

Nov 4, 2008, 20:59 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'People vote across America.' ... more

With patience and passion Americans vote in record numbers

Nov 4, 2008, 20:49 GMT

Los Angeles - With patience and passion, California residents turned out to vote in record numbers, adding to the more than 100 million US voters expected to exercise their franchise Tuesday. ... more

From hockey moms to Paris Hilton - campaign curiosities

Nov 4, 2008, 20:47 GMT

Washington - The longest election campaign in US history is over - and in addition to the hard facts, there were many absurdities. ... more

Final push for candidates as voters choose new president (2nd Roundup)

Nov 4, 2008, 20:13 GMT

Washington - Americans headed to the polls Tuesday in a historic presidential election as Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama made a final push for votes in key battleground states. ... more

Crowds in celebratory mood at Obama's Chicago rally site

Nov 4, 2008, 19:47 GMT

Chicago - Lines had formed by midday outside Chicago's Grant Park, where up to a million people are expected to gather to witness Illinois Senator Barack Obama's post-election rally late Tuesday. ... more

Holiday mood despite long US election lines

Nov 4, 2008, 19:21 GMT

Rockville, Maryland - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama barely bothered to campaign in Maryland, a traditional Democratic stronghold. ... more

Surprise swing state Virginia brings out eager voters

Nov 4, 2008, 16:23 GMT

Manassas, Virginia - Virginia has rarely seen such excitement in a presidential election, but this usually reliably Republican state has become a key battleground in 2008 that could decide who gets into the White House. ... more

In photos: 'John McCain casts his vote'

Nov 4, 2008, 15:56 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'John McCain casts his vote.' ... more

US voters throng polling stations in historic election (Roundup)

Nov 4, 2008, 15:53 GMT

Washington/Chicago - Tens of thousands of US voters waited patiently in serpentine queues Tuesday to vote in the country's historic election. Many had started lining up before dawn, some braved pouring rain to cast their ballot. ... more

In photos: 'Voting gets underway in US Elections'

Nov 4, 2008, 13:47 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Voting gets underway in US Elections.' ... more

Brown says US leadership remains vital after 'historic' poll

Nov 4, 2008, 10:09 GMT

London - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown stressed the importance of 'American leadership' in the current global economic crisis but warned against a retreat into isolation and protectionism. ... more

CHRONOLOGY: US presidential race long, costly

Nov 4, 2008, 4:12 GMT

Washington - The 2008 presidential campaign has been one of the longest in US history, spanning nearly two years, and the most expensive, totalling about 1.5 billion dollars spent by 20 candidates during the primary and general elections. ... more

In photos: 'John McCain speaks to supporters during a rally in Indianapolis'

Nov 4, 2008, 1:49 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'John McCain speaks to supporters during a rally in Indianapolis.' ... more

ESPN teases McCain - Obama interview airing tonight

Nov 3, 2008, 22:08 GMT

ESPN’s Monday Night Football will present interviews during halftime (approximately 10:15 p.m. ET) tonight with both major party presidential nominees -- Democratic Senator Barack Obama and Republican Senator John McCain. ... more

Americans in Germany catch election fever

Nov 3, 2008, 19:31 GMT

Berlin - For Americans in Germany, election parties this week are not likely to get really exciting until long after midnight: it will be 5 am Wednesday, local time, when the polls finally close on the US west coast. ... more

US candidates in final push; Chicago set for 1 million (2nd Roundup)

Nov 3, 2008, 18:37 GMT

Chicago/Washington - US presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain planned one final race across the country on Monday as state officials braced for record turnout in Tuesday's general election. ... more

TV5MONDE gives election coverage a French accent

Nov 3, 2008, 17:12 GMT

TV5MONDE USA, America’s 24/7 French language channel, will have live coverage of the U.S. Presidential election from New York City, for the first time in the channel’s history. ... more

Candidates make final push (1st Lead)

Nov 3, 2008, 14:16 GMT

Chicago, Illinois/Washington - US presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain planned one final race across the country on Monday as state officials prepared for record turnout in Tuesday's general election. ... more

PREVIEW: Now it's up to voters in historic US elections

Nov 3, 2008, 6:01 GMT

Washington - After an historic 20 months of rallies, debates and countless commercials in the most expensive election campaign ever, voters will finally get their chance Tuesday to pick Democrat Barack Obama or Republican John McCain as the next US president. ... more

Sen. John McCain appears on SNL, Video recaps of show

Nov 2, 2008, 15:59 GMT

Saturday Night Live had presidential hopeful Senator John McCain appear last night on the late night show, and we have the choice clips provided by NBC to revisit the segments from the show. ... more

McCain light: 'All undergarments unrefundable'

Nov 2, 2008, 4:32 GMT

Washington - Every four years, Americans lay claim to a right found nowhere in the US Constitution - that the presidential campaign not only inform, but also entertain. ... more

Privacy in US politics: Conservative living and dirty linen

Nov 2, 2008, 0:48 GMT

Washington - The million-dollar bounty is still up for grabs. ... more

Obamacans and McCain Democrats: Some voters switching sides

Nov 2, 2008, 0:23 GMT

Washington - Five months ago, at the start of the US general election, much of the talk was of disaffected Hillary Clinton voters leaving the Democratic Party and throwing their weight behind Republican John McCain. ... more

Obama increasing his lead, according to Washington Post poll

Nov 1, 2008, 12:59 GMT

Washington - Democratic party presidential candidate Barack Obama is increasing his lead over Republican rival John McCain as the US presidential election campaign enters its final phase, according to a poll published Saturday by the Washington Post. ... more

John McCain and Barack Obama on ESPN’s Monday Night Football

Oct 31, 2008, 20:37 GMT

John McCain and Barack Obama will appear on ESPN’s Monday Night Football. ... more

Obama and McCain make final pitch amid massive early turnout

Oct 31, 2008, 17:27 GMT

Washington - As US presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama geared up for a final weekend of campaigning, volunteering and television advertisements, voters turned out in droves to cast their ballots early in states across the country. ... more

John McCain may grace SNL on Saturday

Oct 31, 2008, 17:13 GMT

NBC is playing coy about presidential hopeful John McCain appearing on tomorrow's Saturday Night Live. ... more

Socialism in US? Taxes dominate final weeks of election

Oct 30, 2008, 2:18 GMT

Washington - With a financial system on the verge of meltdown and an economy facing a prolonged recession, the final weeks of the US election campaign have mostly focused on something much narrower: taxes. ... more

Long lines in Florida as early voting surges nationwide

Oct 29, 2008, 22:48 GMT

Washington - Florida voters have jumped on the growing 'vote early' trend across the United States, queuing for hours and prompting the governor to extend opening times for polling stations. ... more

The candidates positions on key issues

Oct 28, 2008, 8:00 GMT

Washington - The US presidential candidates, Democrat Barack Obama, 47, and Republican John McCain, 72, have different political views. But in many aspects they are closer than they admit in public. ... more

PREVIEW: US voters to decide best leader in crisis: McCain or Obama

Oct 28, 2008, 7:58 GMT

Washington - The presidential battle between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain has turned into a contest over who can lead the country out of a deluge of domestic and global crises. ... more

PREVIEW: World hopes for US change

Oct 28, 2008, 7:58 GMT

At the global grassroots level, there's little doubt that much of the world hopes Democrat Barack Obama wins the White House on November 4. ... more

PROFILE: McCain's long service, POW pains, echo with older voters

Oct 28, 2008, 7:58 GMT

Washington - From a tiny cell in North Vietnam in the late 1960s, John McCain told his fellow prisoners of war that someday he would be president of the United States. They all had a good laugh. ... more

In final week, candidates push economic policies

Oct 27, 2008, 15:49 GMT

Washington - Republican presidential candidate John McCain met with economic and business leaders on Monday, while Democrat Barack Obama was to address voters with remarks he dubbed his 'closing argument' as the campaigns made their final pushes ahead of next week's elections. ... more

Sarah Palin too Maverick-y for McCain?

Oct 26, 2008, 15:46 GMT

Strains between Camp Palin and Camp McCain are surfacing in the media. ... more

Generational war in Florida over Obama and McCain (Feature)

Oct 26, 2008, 2:07 GMT

Miami - As if it were a generational war, Florida's Cuban- Americans are divided by age over centre-left Democrat Barack Obama and centre-right Republican John McCain for the White House. ... more

Asia likes McCain's free trade, Obama's diplomacy (Feature)

Oct 26, 2008, 1:32 GMT

Bangkok One thing is for sure: the next US president will come to the White House with some first-hand experiences in Asia. ... more

In photos: 'USA Elections John McCain campaigning in Colorado Springs'

Oct 25, 2008, 6:59 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'USA Elections John McCain campaigning in Colorado Springs.' ... more

Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama open World Series

Oct 22, 2008, 18:43 GMT

FOX will feature appearances from candidates Senator John MCCain and Senator Barack Obama to herald the World Series, the championship for the sport of baseball. ... more

Obama refutes McCain's 'socialism' attacks

Oct 22, 2008, 17:48 GMT

Washington - Democratic White House hopeful Barack Obama Wednesday refuted attacks by Republican rival John McCain that he was advocating socialism by wanting to raise taxes on the wealthier, saying the McCain campaign was grasping at desperate straws. ... more

Swing states shifting to Obama, but undecideds remain

Oct 22, 2008, 2:59 GMT

Washington - As a passionate, divisive, 20-month US election enters its final two weeks, Cara Tobias-Ingram remains one of the undecided voters who could determine whether Barack Obama or John McCain make it into the White House. ... more

Candidates hit battlegrounds; Obama plans campaign break (Roundup)

Oct 21, 2008, 16:21 GMT

Washington - With only 14 days to go before the US general election, presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama crisscrossed swing states Tuesday that will be crucial to success on November 4. ... more

Colin Powell goes Obama

Oct 19, 2008, 16:51 GMT

Ex secretary of state and retired general Colin Powell breaks with his party and endorses Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama. ... more

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell endorses Obama

Oct 19, 2008, 13:51 GMT

Washington - Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell, who had served in the first Republican administration of President George W Bush, on Sunday announced he was backing Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama in next month's election. ... more

McCain smokes smallscreen peace pipe with Letterman VIDEO

Oct 17, 2008, 16:50 GMT

The long running feud between a miffed David Letterman and a contrite Senator John McCain has resolved in a friendly appearance Thursday night on 'The Late Show.' ... more

Washington Post endorses Obama as 'right man' for hard times

Oct 17, 2008, 7:14 GMT

Washington - Calling Senator Barack Obama the 'right man for a perilous moment,' the Washington Post newspaper Friday endorsed the Democratic candidate for the US presidency, adding its national weight to 39 other regional newspapers - including the Boston Globe and St Louis Post Dispatch - that have declared for the centre-left candidate. ... more

McCain, Obama vie for laughs, not votes, at white-tie event

Oct 17, 2008, 6:24 GMT

Washington - The US presidential candidates put aside the serious business of courting voters Thursday night to match wits before a well-heeled crowd that expected to be entertained, not wooed. ... more

Joe Biden helps Jay kick-off episode of The Tonight Show

Oct 17, 2008, 5:35 GMT

Tonight saw Senators John McCain and Barack Obama enjoy a night off from debate as the two were special guests at The Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner. ... more

Beyond God, guns and gays: US evangelicals head to polls

Oct 17, 2008, 2:24 GMT

Washington - Democrat Barack Obama may seem more comfortable discussing his Christian faith than any presidential candidate from his party since Jimmy Carter in 1976, but his focus on reaching out to religious voters appears to be doing little to swing a key voting bloc - evangelicals. ... more

In photos: 'John McCain Campaigning on October 16'

Oct 16, 2008, 21:54 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'John Mccain Campaigning on October 16.' ... more

ANALYSIS: 'Joe the plumber' mirrors changing dynamics in last debate

Oct 16, 2008, 7:09 GMT

Washington - With the US and global economy in turmoil, it was the trials and tribulations of a budding small business owner, 'Joe the plumber,' that took centre stage in the final debate between US presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain. ... more

Obama, McCain talk domestic policy, smears in final debate (Roundup)

Oct 16, 2008, 5:10 GMT

Washington - In the last television debate of the 20-month US presidential campaign, Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama Wednesday exchanged some of their harshest words to date over tax policy and the increasingly negative tone over the final stretch. ... more

PREVIEW: McCain, Obama enter final debate with honed economic plans

Oct 15, 2008, 6:08 GMT

Washington - The United States' teetering economic future was expected to be front and centre in the final debate Wednesday evening between Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama and rival Republican candidate John McCain, who have spent the week sharpening their financial spears. ... more

McCain vows tax cuts to jump-start economy (Roundup)

Oct 14, 2008, 17:22 GMT

Washington - Republican presidential candidate John McCain on Tuesday pledged to cut taxes and reform rules to help investors saving for retirement in a bid to jump-start an economy hard hit by the crisis in financial markets. ... more

Barack Obama unveils economic plan, pulls ahead in polls

Oct 13, 2008, 21:02 GMT

Washington - Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama on Monday called for new measures to spur job growth and help homeowners threatened by foreclosure stay in their homes, as national polls showed the candidate pulling strongly ahead of Republican John McCain as voters focus on the economy. ... more

John McCain Mulligan: On Letterman this Thursday

Oct 12, 2008, 18:52 GMT

Republican presidential candidate John McCain will appear on David Letterman-hosted 'The Late Show' this week. ... more

Palin guilty of abusing powers, investigation concludes

Oct 11, 2008, 1:50 GMT

Washington - Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin abused her powers as governor of Alaska, a state investigator's report released Friday said. ... more

In photos: 'USA Presidential Elections - October 9th'

Oct 9, 2008, 19:31 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'USA Presidential Elections - October 9th.' ... more

As stock markets plunge, US candidates duel over way out (Roundup)

Oct 8, 2008, 4:58 GMT

Washington - As the financial crisis erodes the retirement nest eggs of millions of Americans, the US Republican and Democratic presidential nominees battled Tuesday over how to get out of the mess. ... more

PREVIEW: Campaigns grow nasty as Obama, McCain ready for debate

Oct 7, 2008, 1:29 GMT

Washington - As Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain prepare for the second presidential debate on Tuesday, their campaigns have taken on a nastier tone on the airwaves and over the internet. ... more

Palin, Biden fight over change, economy, war on terror (Roundup)

Oct 3, 2008, 15:10 GMT

Washington - US vice presidential candidates Sarah Palin and Joe Biden clashed over the centrality of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan during a fast-paced debate Thursday night, in which both reached out to middle-class Americans and touted their own running mate as best able to bring about change for the country. ... more

ANALYSIS: Palin answers some doubts in one-time debate with Biden

Oct 3, 2008, 6:23 GMT

Washington - Sarah Palin, the running mate of Republican White House hopeful John McCain, has erased some of the doubts over her fitness for the top job after a fast-paced and wide-reaching debate with Joe Biden, vice presidential pick of Democrat Barack Obama. ... more

US Senate passes financial bail-out plan

Oct 2, 2008, 3:19 GMT

Washington - The US Senate approved a 700-billion-dollar financial rescue package Wednesday night that members said was essential to keep the world's largest economy from near-total collapse. ... more

The 'Palin effect' gets twisted, from admiration to mockery

Oct 2, 2008, 2:58 GMT

Washington - Barely a month after her spectacular entrance into national politics as the Republican vice-presidential candidate, Sarah Palin has gone from shaking up the campaign to being the preferred object of mockery of critics around the United States. ... more

PREVIEW: Low expectations, high stakes in Biden-Palin debate

Oct 2, 2008, 2:56 GMT

Washington - Lowering expectations before a political debate is an old trick to make the outcome seem more positive. ... more

Obama campaign calls on Congress to act (Roundup)

Sep 29, 2008, 22:08 GMT

Washington - Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain called Monday for Congress to set aside party politics to forge a new financial bailout, after the House of Representatives rejected the White House's 700-billion-dollar rescue plan. ... more

In photos: 'USA Elections Presidential Debate'

Sep 27, 2008, 15:32 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'USA Elections Presidential Debate.' ... more

Obama, McCain clash over Iraq, Iran in first debate (Roundup)

Sep 27, 2008, 3:38 GMT

Washington - Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain clashed in their first debate Friday night over the war in Iraq and whether the next person to occupy the White House should meet with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. ... more

Obama, McCain sharply dispute war in Iraq (1st Lead)

Sep 27, 2008, 2:36 GMT

Washington - Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain disagreed sharply over the Iraq war during their first presidential debate Friday night as Obama sought to tie McCain to President George W Bush's policies. ... more

US finance rescue stalls after stormy White House meeting (Roundup)

Sep 26, 2008, 10:54 GMT

Washington - Just hours after Congress appeared on the verge of agreement on an emergency rescue plan for the US financial system, a historic White House meeting turned stormy and broke up Thursday with no formal consensus on the controversial proposal. ... more

McCain, Obama debating over debate

Sep 26, 2008, 4:42 GMT

Washington - Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama are scheduled hold their first presidential debate late Friday, but now the two campaigns can't agree on whether they should proceed or stay in Washington to address the nation's financial crisis. ... more

Legislators say principles of US bailout deal reached (Roundup)

Sep 25, 2008, 18:53 GMT

Washington - The principles of a 700-billion-dollar deal to bail the country out of its financial crisis have been agreed on in a bipartisan move, legislators from the special finance committees handling the issue said Thursday. ... more

McCain warns stakes are huge for Congress on financial crisis

Sep 25, 2008, 14:41 GMT

New York - Republican presidential candidate John McCain on Thursday warned the US Congress that a misstep on the financial crisis could make things much worse than they already are, and repeated his call for a bipartisan solution. ... more

McCain looks to upstage Obama on financial crisis

Sep 25, 2008, 0:28 GMT

Washington - Republican candidate John McCain upstaged Democratic opponent Barack Obama by suspending his campaign to deal with the nation's financial crisis, an attempt to overcome the Arizona senator's perceived disadvantage on economic issues. ... more

McCain wants debate suspended to work on financial crisis (Roundup)

Sep 24, 2008, 21:22 GMT

Washington - Republican Senator John McCain announced Wednesday that he will suspend his campaign and return to Washington to work on emergency legislation designed to stem off the country's financial crisis. ... more

Senate race candidate Al Franken still moonlighting for SNL? Video

Sep 21, 2008, 21:17 GMT

Al Franken, a Saturday Night Alumni, is running for the Senate in his state of Minnesota. ... more

John McCain's 'Coco BonBon' is finally found, Brazilian Maria Gracinda

Sep 21, 2008, 9:19 GMT

Rio de Janeiro - A 77-year-old Brazilian former model who was the young love of US Republican presidential candidate John McCain has been found by a newspaper in the South American country. ... more

John McCain-Bob Ley interview - excerpts for Tuesday Morning SportsCenter

Sep 16, 2008, 3:39 GMT

ESPN's SportsCenter interviewed Senator John McCain. ... more

John and Cindy McCain booked on ABC’s “The View”

Sep 6, 2008, 17:36 GMT

Fresh off the highest-rated televised Republican National Convention ever, Senator John McCain and his wife Cindy McCain are invited to join Barbara Walters and the panel of 'The View.' ... more

In photos: 'USA Elections Mccain and Palin Attend Public Rally'

Sep 6, 2008, 13:37 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'USA Elections Mccain and Palin Attend Public Rally'! ... more

ANALYSIS: Republicans leave St Paul with possible Obama 'equalizer'

Sep 5, 2008, 13:34 GMT

St Paul, Minnesota - Republican presidential nominee John McCain's choice of the obscure Alaska governor as his running mate may have achieved the improbable: energizing the conservative base while appealing to swing voters. ... more

McCain vows 'change,' chastises own party

Sep 5, 2008, 11:04 GMT

St Paul, Minnesota - John McCain touted his military service and reform record in seeking to reclaim the mantle of change from his Democratic opponent in a speech accepting the Republican Party's presidential nomination on Thursday. ... more

'I hate war,' ex-POW McCain says

Sep 5, 2008, 8:39 GMT

St Paul, Minnesota/Washington - Republican presidential nominee John McCain touted his valorous military career and unwavering support for the war in Iraq as proof of his readiness to lead the United States. ... more

John McCain's speech - excerpts

Sep 5, 2008, 6:38 GMT

St Paul, Minnesota - The following are excerpts of John McCain's speech accepting the Republican Party's nomination for president: ... more

McCain promises 'change,' slams his own party (3rd Roundup)

Sep 5, 2008, 4:15 GMT

St Paul, Minnesota - John McCain touted his military service and record as a reformer in seeking to reclaim the mantle of change from his Democratic opponent in a speech accepting the Republican Party's presidential nomination on Thursday. ... more

Republicans bash continent, European right hails McCain

Sep 4, 2008, 12:20 GMT

St Paul, Minnesota - Republicans celebrating their national convention have hammered Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama for his 'celebrity' tour of Europe this summer - while Europe's conservatives were in attendance to proclaim their admiration for Republican Party candidate John McCain. ... more

Palin brings new voice to Republican 'reform' ticket

Sep 4, 2008, 10:48 GMT

St Paul, Minnesota - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin painted herself as a reformist Washington outsider in a rousing primetime address to introduce herself as Republican presidential candidate John McCain's running mate. ... more

Republicans change from truncated elephants to trumpeting politics

Sep 4, 2008, 4:12 GMT

St Paul, Minnesota - Troy Fuhriman's dark suit fit the conservative image of a Republican, but so did his silly hat. ... more

PROFILE: Palin brings reform record, conservative credentials

Sep 4, 2008, 2:34 GMT

Washington - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has made her name as a politician unafraid of fighting corruption, challenging party bigwigs and offering a staunchly conservative perspective on social issues. ... more

Governor Palin making entrance with themes of reform, prosperity

Sep 3, 2008, 17:40 GMT

St Paul, Minnesota - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, the handpicked running mate of presidential candidate John McCain, will introduce herself to US voters in a primetime address on Wednesday night. ... more

McCain has learned lessons of 9-11, Bush says (3rd Roundup)

Sep 3, 2008, 6:24 GMT

St Paul, Minnesota - US President George W Bush called new Republican standardbearer John McCain the candidate who 'understands the lessons' of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, in an address by satellite Tuesday to the party's national convention. ... more

In photos: 'Sarah Palin - Alaska Governor and running mate to John McCain'

Aug 30, 2008, 6:05 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Sarah Palin - Alaska Governor and running mate to John McCain.' ... more

McCain chooses Alaska Governor Palin as vice president (3rd Lead)

Aug 29, 2008, 16:42 GMT

Washington - Republican presidential hopeful John McCain announced little-known Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his vice presidential candidate on Friday, a choice that brings strong conservative credentials to the ballot. ... more

PROFILE: Palin, a surprise pick, brings conservative credentials

Aug 29, 2008, 15:37 GMT

Washington - John McCain's choice of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin may come as a surprise, but she brings strong conservative credentials to the ticket that sorely needs to garner the enthusiasm of the Republican right. ... more

McCain chooses Alaska Governor Palin: US media (2nd Lead)

Aug 29, 2008, 15:08 GMT

Washington - Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain has chosen Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his vice presidential candidate, US media reported. ... more

Obama: Rescue US from 'failed' Bush presidency (Roundup)

Aug 29, 2008, 3:31 GMT

Denver, Colorado - Barack Obama laid out a plan to rescue the United States from 'failed policies,' rebuild the military and withdraw responsibly from Iraq, in his acceptance of the Democratic Party's nomination Thursday in Denver. ... more

PROFILE: Cindy McCain: Quiet force in designer clothes

Aug 29, 2008, 1:37 GMT

Washington - For many conservatives, Cindy McCain is the personification of a first lady. ... more

Democrats nominate first black presidential candidate (Roundup)

Aug 28, 2008, 1:16 GMT

Denver, Colorado - The Democratic Party Wednesday became the first major party to nominate an African-American for president, giving Barack Obama a huge majority nod and a deafening roar of approval to battle with presumptive Republican nominee John McCain. ... more

Hillary: Last hurrah or new beginning?

Aug 27, 2008, 9:05 GMT

Denver, Colorado - Anyone who expected Hillary Clinton to bow gracefully from the scene or be a sore loser may want to think twice after the heartfelt endorsement she delivered for her onetime rival Barack Obama for US president. ... more

Clinton triumphs with unity speech at Obama's convention (Roundup)

Aug 27, 2008, 4:18 GMT

Denver, Colorado - Hillary Clinton made a triumphant appeal for party unity Tuesday night at the Democratic convention, declaring that electing her one-time rival Barack Obama president was a 'fight for the future.' ... more

Clinton faces defiance of her appeal for Democratic party unity

Aug 26, 2008, 20:22 GMT

Denver, Colorado - Senator Hillary Clinton, who brought her presidential bid within a hair's breadth of winning her party, was expected to appeal later Tuesday for her 18 million backers to get solidly behind rival Barack Obama in the general elections. ... more

Kennedy, Michelle energize Democrats (Roundup)

Aug 26, 2008, 15:27 GMT

Denver, Colorado - Waving blue and white signs, 4,400 Democratic delegates roared approval at a parade of the party's stars on Monday, including the ailing Senator Edward Kennedy, former president Jimmy Carter and Michelle Obama. ... more

Madonna lashes out at John McCain

Aug 25, 2008, 16:21 GMT

John McCain is in Madonna's critical crosshairs, as the Material Girl likened the GOP candidate to Adolf Hitler and Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe during her world tour in Wales on Sunday. ... more

McCain, Obama neck and neck in polls as Democrats open convention

Aug 25, 2008, 7:44 GMT

Denver, Colorado - The scramble for the White House was dead even between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain, according to two separate polls released late Sunday, the eve of the opening of the Democratic nominating convention. ... more

Obama picks Biden as vice president Springfield event

Aug 23, 2008, 12:31 GMT

Washington - Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has chosen veteran Delaware Senator Joe Biden as his pick for vice president, the campaign confirmed early Saturday in a text message sent to supporters. ... more

In photos: 'USA Civil Forum - Obama and McCain'

Aug 17, 2008, 7:50 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'USA Civil Forum - Obama and McCain.' ... more

Obama, McCain woo Christian voters at faith forum

Aug 17, 2008, 3:04 GMT

Washington - Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain on Saturday appeared onstage together briefly for the first time in their general election campaign at a forum where each attempted to convince Christian voters they share their values. ... more

DVD Review: Biography - Barack Obama (Election Update Edition) and Biography: John McCain

Aug 13, 2008, 14:42 GMT

The season of elections is fast approaching and it seems as though the playing field for top post has been narrowed to two very different candidates. In the fast pace of today’s world it is often hard to get all the information one would like to have in order to make the most informed decision. ... more

Clintons draw spotlight from Obama; Bill to speak

Aug 8, 2008, 7:30 GMT

Washington - With only two weeks left before Democrats meet in Colorado to nominate Barack Obama, much of the debate this week has been on what Hillary and Bill Clinton will do during the August 25-28 party unity event in Denver. ... more

McCain raps Obama for missed troop visit, race goes negative

Aug 1, 2008, 3:48 GMT

Washington - Barack Obama's celebrated overseas trip has left the Democratic presidential candidate open to accusations of taking victory for granted, and of wowing international audiences when he should be focussing on the problems of ordinary US voters. ... more

Hasselhoff and Obama - new Republican ad mocks Berlin visit

Jul 29, 2008, 22:04 GMT

Washington - The Republican Party released a new television advertisement Tuesday that mocks Germany's adulation with Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama during his visit to Berlin last week. ... more

Obama meets Merkel ahead of key foreign policy speech

Jul 24, 2008, 12:06 GMT

Berlin - Presidential hopeful Barack Obama met German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin on Thursday for talks on key international issues. ... more

Obama says committed to Israel's security, peace process (Roundup)

Jul 23, 2008, 13:26 GMT

Jerusalem - US Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama said Wednesday he was committed to Israeli security and the Middle East peace process, during a 30-hour visit to Israel in which he also took time to make a stop-over in the West Bank. ... more

Obama, McCain urge focus on Afghanistan

Jul 15, 2008, 23:34 GMT

Washington - Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama on Tuesday said the United States must broaden its foreign policy focus beyond Iraq, as he pledged to end the war and focus on fighting al- Qaeda in Afghanistan, while Republican John McCain put forward his strategy for addressing ongoing violence there. ... more

Questions of patriotism plague candidates ahead of July 4

Jul 3, 2008, 4:07 GMT

Washington - The issue of patriotism has been placed at the forefront of the US presidential campaign this week as the United States celebrates its independence. ... more

Obama, Clinton tout Democratic unity at joint rally (3rd Roundup)

Jun 27, 2008, 20:07 GMT

Washington - Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton put on a show of party unity Friday after a tense 16-month Democratic nomination process, promising to move forward as allies to elect Obama the next president of the United States. ... more

Wartime rescuer of John McCain dies a forgotten hero

Jun 26, 2008, 10:56 GMT

Hanoi - Of all the tales of wartime courage peppering John McCain's presidential campaign trail, there is one example of selfless heroism that stands out. Only in this story, the hero is not McCain but a humble Vietnamese peasant. ... more

John McCain’s daughter writing children’s book

Jun 16, 2008, 10:17 GMT

When you are the daughter of the Republican Presidential candidate, it’s not difficult getting your children’s book published. ... more

USA Today lists hot political books

Jun 14, 2008, 12:46 GMT

In spirit of the election, political books are selling.
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Clinton set to exit White House race, endorse Obama

Jun 7, 2008, 16:10 GMT

Washington - Hillary Clinton was set to exit the US presidential race Saturday and endorse presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama, who clinched his party's nod for the general election earlier this week. ... more

PREVIEW: End of an era? Clinton to exit, all eyes on no 2 slot

Jun 6, 2008, 2:44 GMT

Washington - It was a long time coming. ... more

Obama takes historic Democratic nomination over Clinton (2nd Roundup)

Jun 4, 2008, 4:56 GMT

Washington - Barack Obama declared victory in the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday night after a five-month battle with Hillary Clinton, becoming the first African American to lead a major political party into a general election in the United States. ... more

PROFILE: War hero McCain portrays himself as multi-lateralist

Jun 4, 2008, 4:22 GMT

Washington - John McCain, a decorated war hero with a reputation as an independent legislator, has promised he will not adopt the go-it-alone strategy of the Bush administration if he wins the November 4 election and becomes president. ... more

Susan Sarandon's Canada vow

May 30, 2008, 13:47 GMT

Actress Susan Sarandon has vowed to move abroad if Senator John McCain is elected to the Presidency of the United States. ... more

Book that Senator John McCain likes

May 21, 2008, 12:14 GMT

Well, if McCain thinks highly of it, then… ... more

SNL's John McCain visit

May 18, 2008, 14:21 GMT

Elder statesman John McCain is 71 years old, and his age isn't hindering his sense of humor, as witnessed on last night's 'Saturday Night Live.' ... more

McCain's mega millions Trojan horse is named Cindy

Apr 4, 2008, 17:07 GMT

It wasn't that long ago that GOP candidate for President John McCain was crying poor, nearly bankrupt and slashing staff last summer. This was before his fellow campaigning GOP rivals all all opened their mouths and inserted their feet, or fell on their swords, one by one. ... more

John McCain's blonde ambition: Thumbs up on Montag endorsement

Apr 2, 2008, 20:32 GMT

The New York Times oddly referred to failed rapper-ess and 'The Hills' MTV unreality TV star Heidi Montag as a 'feminist hero' for standing up to the equally talentless Spencer Pratt, but the vapid blonde tells Us Magazine she's no Clinton supporter, she is voting for John McCain. ... more

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