Story Archives of 'John McCain'

John McCain makes fifth local trip since claiming the GOP nomination. He arrived as most polls show him trailing Democrat Barack Obama. While many in attendance gave McCain high marks for his speech, some also confessed worry that his campaign has lost its way.

A trio of Republican military veterans traveled the state on behalf of John McCain today to argue that Barack Obama isn't ready to be president.

New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more.

Outside of so-called “green energy”, the environment's been largely ignored in this campaign in favor of the economy and foreign policy. But that doesn’t mean voters don’t care about the environment – We’ll find out what the candidates' platforms say on global warming, air and water quality, and land conservation.

Guests

• Dean Spiliotes, New Hampshire Political Scientist and author of NHpoliticalcapital.com
• Jeff Young, Washington Correspondent, for Living on Earth

We'll also hear from

• Andy Smith, Professor of Political Science at the University of New Hampshire and Executive Director of the UNH Survey Center.

Once a week until Election Day, we’ll focus on one subject sure to play a role in this year’s campaigns. This week we explore the Iraq War. Both Barack Obama and John McCain have highlighted their stances on Iraq as proof that they're qualified to lead the nation. We’ll look at what the candidates are saying and what Iraq means for the next president.

Guests

• Wayne Lesperance, associate professor of political science at New England College
• Jennifer Donohue, professor of political science and Project Citizen program coordinator for the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College

We'll also hear from

• Andy Smith, professor of political science at the University of New Hampshire and executive director of the UNH Survey Center

New Hampshire Republicans say there’s a lot to like about Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, Senator McCain’s running mate.

New Hampshire Democrats like the pick too, although for entirely different reasons.

The question in New Hampshire- a swing state- is whether selecting a female Vice Presidential candidate will help tilt the election to Republicans.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports.