Word: offing
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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McCain has admitted he must win South Carolina to stay in the race through March. Polls show him gaining a modest 6 points, but Bush is still ahead by 33. McCain is counting on veterans and independents. They make up one-third of all voters and can cast ballots for...
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After fighting hard for South Carolina, McCain gets to return home. But he faces a strong challenge from Bush, who has Arizona's Governor on his side and is running dead even. If Bush can come in a close second or even win, he will have embarrassed McCain at home...
If Bush holds on to the lead through the first month of contests, this will be the last primary day where he will have to worry about McCain. And the Senator has yet to begin organizing in North Dakota. In Virginia he barely got on the ballot.
A month after New Hampshire, Gore and Bradley fight for 15 states in one shot. The New England states, along with Maryland and Bradley's home state of Missouri should all lean his way. And New York could be his biggest prize; he and Gore are currently running even there...