“It must kill George Bush that John McCain is the most popular and Beloved Republican in America.”
Paul Begala
“Candidates -- both Democratic and Republican alike -- define their beliefs and shape their convictions by taking polls. John McCain is a notable exception.”
John McCain
“The day turned out to be October 27, Sylvia's birthday. I had a book coming out about John McCain and I really wasn't thinking of Sylvia then.”
Paul Alexander
“The front-runner in the Republican party will be John McCain, based on his performance at the convention, support for Bush and his polling numbers both nationally and in the early primary states, ... His favorable rating [in national voter surveys] is at about 70 percent among Republicans, Democrats and independents, which is kind of unique.”
Scott Reed
“If I were Senator John McCain, I would be the angriest man in America today.”
Rick Murphy
“I thought it was a strong night for the Republicans, John McCain talking about national security defense and foreign terrorism. I think Rudy Giuliani did a pretty good job of mixing criticism of John Kerry -- and talking about the president and his efforts on the war on terror. It was a good start. The only question is: How does it build? And will Vice President Cheney and President Bush close the deal?”
Stuart Rothenberg
“Of course with John McCain out of the race, George W. Bush has to pick a running mate. Which is kind of a scary proposition when you think about it. I mean his dad picked Dan Quayle, an he isn't as smart as his dad.”
Jay Leno
