Candidate McCain

Sen. McCain, R-Ariz.,the Republican nominee for president, waits in the wings to see who he will face off with in November.
Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times
Newsday

October 13, 2008

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John McCain entered the race for the White House as one of the favorites, but his fortunes turned last summer. Two top aides resigned, more than half of his staff was laid off, fundraising nearly dried up, and he narrowed his focus to just three states. Then, in December, his foundering campaign suddenly gained momentum.
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John McCain entered the race for the White House as one of the favorites, but his fortunes turned last summer. Two top aides resigned, more than half of his staff was laid off, fundraising nearly dried up, and he narrowed his focus to just three states. Then, in December, his foundering campaign suddenly gained momentum. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

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