The Trouble With John McCain

The original GOP maverick ran to the right in his 2008 presidential bid. So why is he suddenly so vulnerable to a conservative challenger he needs Sarah Palin to help save him?

Published Feb. 6 2010 2:29PM EST

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The original GOP maverick ran to the right in his 2008 presidential bid. So why is he suddenly so vulnerable to a conservative challenger that he needs Sarah Palin to help save him?

As Arizona Senator John McCain runs for his fifth term, he should be untouchable.

Reihan Salam

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The Trouble With John McCain

The original GOP maverick ran to the right in his 2008 presidential bid. So why is he suddenly so vulnerable to a conservative challenger he needs Sarah Palin to help save him?

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Reihan Salam