John McCain's second campaign for the United States Presidency led to his nomination as the Republican candidate in the 2008 Presidential Election. If elected, McCain would be the oldest President in history at initial ascension to office.
2000 Presidential Campaign
John McCain first campaigned for the presidency in 2000, when he championed himself as a reformist. McCain's main competition came from Texas Governor George W. Bush, and their ensuing political battle was recorded as one of the most brutal in recent history. Both candidates repeatedly attacked the other's integrity in attempts to dislodge their conservative base. Nine devastating primary losses on Super Tuesday crippled McCain's campaign, compelling him to drop out of the race on March 9, 2000.
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Fast Facts
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Campaign has raised over $32,000,000
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Informal Announcement
February 28, 2007 on David Letterman
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Official Announcement
April 25, 2007 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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Has positioned himself as the 'establishment' candidate for the Republican Nomination
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If elected McCain would be the oldest ever first term president
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Endorsed by George W. Bush
