Sen. John McCain

Local Community Radio Act of 2007 (S. 1675/H.R. 2802)

Migrated Content — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:35:07 -0800

The Local Community Radio Act (S. 1675), introduced by Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.), would allow new Low Power FM (LPFM) radio stations in communities across the country.

Gaffes Drove the Campaign Narrative July 7 - 13, 2008

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:58:14 -0700

What's John McCain's Technology Policy?

Holiday Shapiro — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:47:01 -0700

Political observers have made much of John McCain's admission that he cannot use a computer without assistance. In a campaign where McCain's opponent is 25 years younger than him, the factoid is potent ammunition for those who argue McCain is out of touch and too old for the presidency.

Campaign Narrative Has Candidates on Defensive

Holiday Shapiro — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:21:10 -0700

If we are in the summer doldrums—the period when campaign-weary Americans tend to choose the beach and fireworks and tune out politics and campaigns—that might be good news for Barack Obama and John McCain. Because last week’s campaign narrative sure didn’t offer much that was positive.

A Look at Sen. John McCain's Telecom Ties

Stevie Converse — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:22:07 -0700

People who work, advise or raise campaign money for Republican presidential candidate John McCain who have lobbied for telecommunications companies since 1999:

Telecom Lobbyists Tied to McCain

Stevie Converse — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:18:39 -0700

Republican presidential candidate John McCain has condemned the influence of "special interest lobbyists," yet dozens of lobbyists have political and financial ties to his presidential campaign — particularly from telecommunications companies, an industry he helps oversee in the Senate.