John McLaughlin

Republican strategist, John McLaughlin and Associates

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Republican pollster and CEO of John McLaughlin and Associates, John McLaughlin has worked on hundreds of political campaigns, including the Fred Thompson's 2008 presidential campaign and the 1995-1996 presidential campaign of Steve Forbes.

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To upset Barack Obama next Tuesday, John McCain is counting on a conservative base in small towns, energized by running-mate Sarah Palin .

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Militias in Basra are not responding to Nouri al-Maliki's three-day ultimatum, and bitter fighting threatens civilian supplies of food and water.

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