CHAPTER TWO
John McCain: Center Stage at GOP '04 Convention
McCain's moment reflects yet again his long, complex balancing act: Mr. Outside trying to become Mr. Inside. The struggle's gone on for years.
- Related Interviews
John Weaver
McCain's former adviser discusses the Bush-McCain rapprochement and his talk with Karl Rove. It led to McCain's keynote speech at the '04 convention.
Tom Daschle
The former Senate majority leader courted Sen. McCain to caucus with the Democrats in 2001.
Mark Salter
McCain's longtime counselor, speechwriter and co-author on the senator's relationship with President Bush.
RELATED CONTENT FOR CHAPTER TWO
McCain and Bush
The Senate Years -- The Democrats Woo McCain
A roundup of views from people interviewed for this FRONTLINE report.
A roundup of views from people interviewed for this FRONTLINE report.
The Weasel, Twelve Monkeys and The Shrub
David Foster Wallace's Rolling Stone McCain profile during the 2000 South Carolina primary. It details life on the campaign trail and the McCain-Bush feud.
David Foster Wallace's Rolling Stone McCain profile during the 2000 South Carolina primary. It details life on the campaign trail and the McCain-Bush feud.
Bearhug Politics
The New York Times' Todd Purdum analyzes the now-famous hug between President Bush and Sen. McCain. (Aug. 21, 2004)
The New York Times' Todd Purdum analyzes the now-famous hug between President Bush and Sen. McCain. (Aug. 21, 2004)
The Final Days
As Bush's presidency draws to an end, Peter Baker looks at the Bush-McCain relationship. (The New York Times, Aug. 31, 2008)
As Bush's presidency draws to an end, Peter Baker looks at the Bush-McCain relationship. (The New York Times, Aug. 31, 2008)
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