Senior advisor to U.S. Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain (R-AZ) Steve Schmidt talks to reporters in New York September 24, 2008, after Senator McCain's announcement that he will suspend his campaign because of the U.S. economic crisis. Reuters Pictures 16 months ago

Senior advisor to U.S. Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain (R-AZ) Steve Schmidt talks to reporters in New York September 24, 2008, after Senator McCain's announcement that he will suspend his campaign because of the U.S. economic crisis.

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  1. Sarah Palin addresses supporters as she arrives for a book signing of her new book 'Going Rogue' in Grand Rapids, Michigan November 18, 2009. U.S. Republican Senator John McCain on Wednesday strongly defended the top advisers from his 2008 presidential campaign in the face of sharp criticism from Palin. McCain, in a telephone interview with Reuters, singled out campaign manager Steve Schmidt and senior adviser Nicolle Wallace for praise after Palin blasted the pair in her memoir, "Going Rogue: An American Life."
  2. Sarah Palin signs copies of her new book 'Going Rogue' at a Barnes and Noble bookstore in Grand Rapids, Michigan November 18, 2009. U.S. Republican Senator John McCain on Wednesday strongly defended the top advisers from his 2008 presidential campaign in the face of sharp criticism from his vice presidential running mate, Palin. McCain, in a telephone interview with Reuters, singled out campaign manager Steve Schmidt and senior adviser Nicolle Wallace for praise after Palin blasted the pair in her memoir, "Going Rogue: An American Life."
  3. Sarah Palin carries her son Trig off of her tour bus as she arrives for a signing of her new book 'Going Rogue' in Grand Rapids, Michigan November 18, 2009. U.S. Republican Senator John McCain on Wednesday strongly defended the top advisers from his 2008 presidential campaign in the face of sharp criticism from his vice presidential running mate, Sarah Palin. McCain, in a telephone interview with Reuters, singled out campaign manager Steve Schmidt and senior adviser Nicolle Wallace for praise after Palin blasted the pair in her memoir, "Going Rogue: An American Life."
  4. John King of CNN interviews Republican campaign strategist Steve Schmidt and Democratic campaign strategist Bob Shrum (not in photo) at the Newseum in Washington in this October 2, 2009 file photo. King will replace controversial departing host Lou Dobbs in a new weeknight political program on the 24-hour cable news network, CNN said on November 12, 2009.

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