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How McCain Became a Senate Power

After 2000 defeat, he remade himself as master dealmaker

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 21, 2008 9:00 AM CDT

(Newser) – Prior to his 2000 bid for the White House, John McCain spent more time mocking his fellow senators than compromising with them. But after his defeat, the Arizona legislator returned to the Senate with a softened demeanor and got down to the business of legislation.... Read full story »

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