Ben Lauderdale, a Ph.D. student in Princetons Department of Politics, uses a statistical analysis to plot the relative mavericky-ness of various members of Congress.
So just how mavericky is Sen. John McCain? Not nearly as mavericky as he once was. He peaked in 2001-02 and now falls below the average member of Congress.
Source:
http://rawstory.com/rs/2010/0506/chart-depicts-rise-decline-mccains-maverickiness/
Sen.
John McCain asks his 2008 campaign supporters to weigh in on how liberal of a nominee President Obama should select for the Supreme Court vacancy. Oh yeah, and asks them to send him some cash while they're at it.
Source:
http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/04/mccain-tell-me-your-scotus-thoughts-then-send-me.php
For one-time political icon Joe Wurzelbacher, reminders of his old campaign buddy Sen.
John McCain (R-AZ) aren't exactly pleasant. ... Some grapes turn more sour than others, it seems.
Source:
http://rawstory.com/2010/02/joe-plumber-i-owe-john-mccain-shit-screwed-life/
