Five years ago, John McCain was at the center of American politics. Swirling around him, an interesting cast of characters, most of whom still keep making their way into the news for various reasons.

Since slipping behind in the polls, Republican hopeful John McCain has been intensifying his attacks on Democrat Barack Obama. Mindful that the economy is uppermost in voters' minds, McCain repeated ...

Election 2008 Shake-Up In McCain Campaign Follows Criticism A top aide to Senator John McCain is taking on extra duties in the presidential campaign. Steve Schmidt will oversee day-to-day political, ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Sen. John McCain's win over Mike Huckabee in South Carolina was no landslide, but it stands as by far the most important win in his quest for the presidency. It means that McCain ...