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04/09/2008 John McCain is nominated for White House

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McCain Accepts GOP Nomination

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Cindy McCain addresses the Republican convention

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Acceptance Speech | Senator John McCain | 2008 Republican National Convention

On Super Tuesday, McCain won both the majority of states and delegates in the Republican primaries, giving him a commanding lead toward the Republican nomination. McCain clinched a majority of the delegates and became the presumptive Republican nominee with wins in several more primaries.
    • Essentials 

    • Leading up to the announcement 

    • Announcement 

    • Campaign staff and policy team 

    • Campaign developments 2007 

    • Caucuses and primaries 2008 

    • General election campaign 2008 

    • Endorsements