John McCain

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Election Coverage from MPR

McCain says Obama will 'say anything' to win

Republican John McCain on Thursday spiced up a cross-state bus tour aimed at keeping Florida from swinging to the Democrats by accusing rival Barack Obama of saying "anything to get elected." (10/24/2008)

Black voters say issues draw them to Obama

Questions about how the issue of race will affect support for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama have so far centered on white voters. But what about how race is influencing black voters? (10/23/2008)

Polls: Obama leads McCain in Wisconsin by double digits

Two polls show Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama with 13- and 11-point leads in Wisconsin over Republican candidate John McCain. (10/22/2008)

Obama and race on the Range

Minnesota's Iron Range has a history of being a stronghold for Democrats. But party leaders openly acknowledge some party loyalists have concerns about voting for Barack Obama because he's black. (10/21/2008)

McCain campaigns in North Carolina, Virginia

John McCain has been taking on Barack Obama at campaign stops today in North Carolina and Virginia, two traditionally Republican states McCain is struggling to hold onto. (10/18/2008)

Undecided voters react to the final presidential debate

For all four of the presidential and vice presidential debates, MPR News invited some undecided voters to our headquarters in downtown St. Paul to watch the candidates face off. (10/16/2008)

RNC host committee meets goal of raising $58 million

Planners of last month's Republican National Convention in St. Paul met their goal of raising $58 million in cash and in-kind contributions to stage the four-day affair. (10/16/2008)

Candidates clash in final debate

While Republican presidential nominee John McCain went on the attack during the final presidential debate held at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, Democratic presidential nominee continually redirected the conversation to economic and other issues. Midday rebroadcasts this last presidential debate of 2008. (Midday, 10/16/2008)

Third presidential debate: Was there a winner?

John McCain challenged Barak Obama on several fronts in a spirited discussion, but was it enough to change the complexion of the race? Midmorning analyzes the presidential debate on domestic policy at Hofstra University. (Midmorning, 10/16/2008)

McCain, Obama get tough, personal in final debate

John McCain assailed Barack Obama's character and his campaign positions on taxes, abortion and more Wednesday night, hoping to turn their final presidential debate into a launching pad for a political comeback. "You didn't tell the American people the truth," he said. (10/15/2008)

Candidate snapshot

Party: Republican

Biography

Date of Birth: 08/29/1936

Place of Birth: Panama

Education: United States Naval Academy

Religion: Baptist

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