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McCain shakes up staff amid concern
July 3, 2008Sen. John McCain's campaign announced a shakeup at the top Wednesday, in the wake of growing Republican concern about its ability to compete against Sen. Barack Obama.
McCain talks trade in Colombia
July 3, 2008Sen. John McCain discussed free trade, illegal drugs and better relations Tuesday night with Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.
Bush admits to 'tough month' in Afghanistan
July 3, 2008President Bush on Wednesday acknowledged that June was a difficult month for American and allied troops in Afghanistan, saying the higher death toll was because troops are taking the fight to Taliban militants.
NRA ad blitz to target Obama
July 3, 2008The National Rifle Association will unveil a $15 million ad campaign against presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama this fall over his record on gun control.
McCain aide takes over day-to-day campaign duties (AP)
July 3, 2008
AP - John McCain put a top adviser in control of day-to-day campaign operations Wednesday after weeks of private concerns among Republicans that the GOP presidential campaign had not made the transition for the general election.
Obama: Service to be a cornerstone of presidency (AP)
July 3, 2008
AP - Barack Obama urged people Wednesday to look past the "bustle and busyness" of their everyday lives this Fourth of July weekend to find a way to help make the American dream real not just for themselves, but for all.
RNC to run its first ad of presidential campaign (AP)
July 3, 2008
AP - An independent arm of the Republican National Committee plans to spend $3 million on an ad campaign contrasting GOP presidential candidate John McCain to Democrat Barack Obama on energy security.
Bipartisanship marks McCain's Senate tenure (AP)
July 3, 2008
AP - Republicans deemed it beyond the pale when Sen. John McCain crossed the Capitol, set up shop in an office belonging to House Democrats and lobbied wavering lawmakers on legislation to reduce the role of money in politics.
John McCain campaign gets staff shakeup (Politico)
July 3, 2008
Politico - Steve Schmidt is taking over the day-to-day operation of John McCain’s campaign, according to multiple campaign sources.
McCain denies roughing up Sandinista (AP)
July 3, 2008
AP - John McCain denied a Republican colleague's claim that he roughed up an associate of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega on a diplomatic mission in 1987, saying the allegation was "simply not true."
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