Whistlestop: Presidential History and Trivia

Special Re-Air: John McCain's Surprise 2000 Primary Win in New Hampshire

With John McCain's passing, we are republishing this episode about John McCain's surprise win in the 2000 New Hampshire Republican primary.



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John Dickerson of Slate’s Political Gabfest revisits a moment from the American carnival of politics. Hear about the grand speeches, emergency strategies, baby kissing, and backstabbing that make each presidential cycle so fascinating.