John McCain

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Election Coverage from MPR

McCain suspends campaigning

Republican presidential nominee John McCain said Wednesday he will suspend campaigning and wants to delay Friday's debate with Democratic rival Barack Obama. (09/24/2008)

Some Democrats worry about race in campaign

Concern about ongoing racial prejudice is causing unease among those backing Barack Obama for president. (09/24/2008)

Poll shows presidential candidates in dead heat

A new Quinnipiac poll shows the presidential race is a dead heat in Minnesota. The poll shows Democrat Barack Obama leading Republican John McCain 47 to 45 percent in Minnesota. That gap is within the poll's margin of error. (09/23/2008)

What McCain said and what he didn't say

John McCain focused a large part of his Minnesota speech on the economy and why Barack Obama is a bad fit for president. But there were some things he didn't say. (09/19/2008)

Women's group doesn't endorse the ticket with a woman on it

The National Organization for Women has endorsed the Democratic presidential ticket of Barack Obama and Joe Biden -- not the Republican ticket, which includes Sarah Palin. NOW's decision has sparked discussion of what it means to be a feminist. (Midmorning, 09/19/2008)

Obama supporters hold counter rally

Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will gather in downtown Minneapolis today for a rally focused on economic policy. (09/19/2008)

McCain, Palin fire up thousands at rally in Blaine

Republican presidential candidate John McCain and his running mate Sarah Palin were greeted by thousands of enthusiastic supporters at a rally in Blaine today. (09/19/2008)

Minnesota women ponder Palin and politics

As John McCain and his running mate return to Minnesota a group of women to discuss what Sarah Palin's candidacy means to them. (09/19/2008)

McCain and Palin hold rally in Blaine

As Republican presidential nominee John Mccain and running mate Saran Palin campaign through the Midwest, they hold a rally today at the Anoka County airport in Blaine. Midday broadcasts the event live. (Midday, 09/19/2008)

A preview of the McCain/Palin rally in Minnesota

Two weeks after accepting their party's nominations in St. Paul, Republican presidential candidate John McCain and running mate Sarah Palin are in Minnesota for a rally. Gustavus Adolphus College political science professor Chris Gilbert previews the event. (Midday, 09/19/2008)

Candidate snapshot

Party: Republican

Biography

Date of Birth: 08/29/1936

Place of Birth: Panama

Education: United States Naval Academy

Religion: Baptist

Resources

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