John McCain
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- John McCain's concessions speech on election night
Election night: John McCain concession speech 9:57 long
- McCain in Lakeville
John McCain campaign stop at Lakeville, MN. Republican presidential candidate JohnMcCain interrupted boos from his supporters and tried to curb theiranger toward his Democratic opponent Friday during a town hallmeeting in Minnesota. McCain has let angry shouts against Sen. Barack Obama passunchecked at previous rallies. This time he stepped in, while many in a crowd of about 2,000booed when McCain said he admired Obama and his accomplishments. "First of all I want to be president of the United States -obviously I do not want Senator Obama to," McCain said at onepoint. "But I have to tell you - I have to tell you he is a decentperson and a person that you do not have to be scared of aspresident of the United States." The crowd booed again. The event in the Twin Cities suburb of Lakeville was partcampaign rally, part town hall meeting - and many of the questionsfocused on Obama. "I can't trust Obama," said Gayle Quinnell, 75, of Shakopee."I have read about him and he's not, he's not - he's an Arab." McCain shook his head and cut her off: "No, no. He's a decentfamily man, citizen, that I just happen to have disagreements withon fundamental issues, and that's what this campaign is allabout."
- Republican National Convention Day 4: John McCain acceptance speech
Day 4 of the Republican National Convention, held in St. Paul, Minneosta. John McCain gives republican presedential nomination acceptance speech at the RNC. In speech, McCain presents Sarah Palin, the first woman vice president on a Republican presidential ticket.
- Republican National Convention, Day 4: McCain's big moment
As part of MPR special convention coverage, Gary Eichten broadcasts live from the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, the site of the 2008 Republican National Convention. As the RNC comes to a close, Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., prepares to accept his party's nomination. Eichten is joined by Todd Rapp, a Democrat political analyst; and Tom Horner, a Republican political analyst.
- McCain at the Republican National Convention
McCain Calls for Changing GOP Convention as Storm Approaches. August 31, 2008, 1:50 pm.John McCain called for dramatic changes to the Republican National Convention during a visit to a hurricane command center in Jackson, Miss.?We must redirect our efforts from the really celebratory event of the nomination of president and vice president of our party to acting as all Americans,? the Republican presidential candidate said standing alongside his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, and Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour.The details will be announced later Sunday, McCain said, ?but there?s very little doubt that we have to go from a party event to a call to the nation for action, action to help our fellow citizens in this time of tragedy and disaster, action in the form of volunteering, donations, reaching out our hands and our hearts and our wallets to the people who are under such great threat from this great natural disaster.?Among the possibilities being discussed: curtailing some days or events, asking sponsors to cancel parties, or turning the event into a fund-raiser for hurricane relief efforts.McCain also made clear that Monday evening, the opening of the convention, would be a nonpartisan event ?because America needs us now no matter whether we are Republican or Democrat.? Hurricane Gustav is expected to make landfall mid-day Monday, and if it stays on its current path will strike the Louisiana coast near New Orleans.McCain and Palin, and their spouses, were in Jackson to tour the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Emergency Operation Center and receive a briefing on the storm preparation.
- Saddleback Church Forum interview with Barack Obama and John McCain. [complete event, for separate hours see today's Midday shows]
This event marked the unofficial opening of the general election and served as a prequel to the fall debates as the two candidates discussed, although not simultaneously, a range of faith-related, character, leadership and humanitarian issues. Rick Warren first interviewed Barack Obama for an hour (with commercial breaks). Afterward, John McCain came on stage. For a brief moment, the two candidates greeted one another, shaking hands. Obama then left while McCain began his own hour with Warren.
- John McCain speaks at Hudson, Wisconsin
McCain Hudson, WI. Clean podium feed. If you plan to use any of the Q and A on-air, listen to it first and edit as required. There are some long gaps where the mic was being passed, or where a question was asked off-mic.
- John McCain, Republican candidate for president, holds Town Hall meeting at Landmark Center, St. Paul.
Republican candidate for president John McCain holds Town Hall meeting at Landmark Center, St. Paul. Complete version including Gov. Pawlenty intro remarks.
- Mccain speech in New Orleans
Republican presidential candidate John McCain gives speech in New Orleans on last day of primiaries
- John McCain's question segment at Senate Armed Forces Committe hearing on the status of Iraq
John McCain's question segment at Senate Armed Forces Committe hearing on the status of Iraq.
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