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McCain '08: Difficult But Doable

Posted Feb 13, 08 11:19 AM CST in Politics 

(Newser) – A few months ago a Democratic victory in the presidential election seemed assured—but then again, Rudy Giuliani seemed unstoppable too. As John McCain solidifies his claim to the GOP nomination, Weekly Standard editor Fred Barnes details how the Arizona senator can win the White House. He needs to seduce independents, make a shrewd choice for VP, and cross his fingers: for no recession, for good news from Iraq, and for Hillary Clinton as his opponent.

If McCain wants to become the oldest president in history, Barnes writes in a Wall Street Journal op-ed, his choice of a running mate is crucial: he has to solidify his support with social conservatives while tapping an heir apparent that will please independents. And if the Democrats opt for Clinton, "an easier opponent" than Barack Obama, then the Republicans have a good chance of winning.

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Republican presidential hopeful, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., speaks to supporters at his Virginia Primary watch headquarters in Alexandria,Va., Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)   (Associated Press)
Republican presidential hopeful, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Sen. John Warner, R-Va., arrive on stage at at his Virginia Primary watch headquarters in Alexandria, Va., Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Gerald...   (Associated Press)
Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., greets supporters following primaries in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/J....   (Associated Press)
Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., greets supporters following primaries in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, in Alexandria, Va. He is flanked...   (Associated Press)
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