Tough interview for McCain from... local TV reporter in Maine

You never heard of reporter Rob Caldwell of WCSH-TV in Portland, Maine, and Senator MCain probably never heard of him either. So McCain's usual friendly rapport with his fan-club in the mainstream press didn't really help him in this interview. Caldwell asks the Republican nominee about Governor Palin's avoidance of the press, her billing the state of Alaska for expenses on nights she spent at home, and even inists that the senator answer his question about what foreign policy experience Governor Palin brings to the campaign.

Rob Caldwell interviewed Sen. John McCain via satellite from Arlington, Virginia Wednesday morning.

McCain talked about his choice of Sarah Palin as a runningmate, and his chances of winning Maine in the November election. McCain acknowledged that he faces an uphill battle in Maine, but says, "I'd love to compete in the state of Maine. I think it's going to be difficult, in a little straight talk, but I sure love to come there so I'll make and effort. I certainly want the people of Maine to know that whether they give me a majority of their votes or not, I'm going to be president of all Americans."

McCain Still Struggling With The Basics

CBS News

Thu Sep 11

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