John McCain | 16 for '16 - The Contenders

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The Contenders John McCain maverick Sarah Palin 2008 election Barack Obama 16 for 16 American politicians Republican Straight Talk Express 2008 recession Financial Crisis 2008 election 2000 election political strategy campaign strategy campaigns candidates platforms
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Civic and Political Institutions History-Social Science
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Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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John McCain | 16 for '16 - The Contenders

A war hero and United States Senator, John McCain ran two of the most memorable presidential campaigns in 2000 and 2008. Barnstorming the country in his “Straight Talk Express,” McCain built his brand as a maverick politician and demonstrated it time and again, including in his selection of unknown Alaska Governor, Sarah Palin, as his running mate.

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