McCain Temper Sparks Debate on 2008 Candidacy
The piece chronicles John McCain's fiery temper and sharp language, noting episodes with senators Cornyn Domenici Grassley and Cochran, plus public mockery and reconciliations. It weighs whether his blunt style helps or hinders his presidential bid and contrasts it with support from figures like Cornyn and Kennedy.
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Washington
John McCain
Senate
Texas
John Cornyn
Budget Committee
Pete Domenici
Iowa
Chuck Grassley
Cornyn
McCain
Arizona
Jane Hull
New York Times
Joe
New Hampshire
Sens
Barack Obama
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Domenici
Newsweek
Rush Lim
Dobson
Ted Kennedy
McCain Secures 50 Delegates From Louisiana and Michigan
McCain gains 50 GOP convention delegates from Michigan and Louisiana as party meetings allocate delegates after Romney’s exit. In Louisiana 32 of 44 selected delegates back McCain, three uncommitted, nine unavailable. With Michigan and Louisiana, McCain holds 27 of the 60 Michigan delegates and 32 of 47 Louisiana delegates seated.
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Lansing
Mich
John McCain
Michigan
Louisiana
Associated Press
McCain
Arizona
Mitt Romney
Arkansas
Mike Huckabee
Romney
Republican National Committee
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Huckabee
GOP
Lansing Center
Baton Rouge
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