McCain surged ahead of Obama in the national polls following the nominationm but amid a financial crisis and a serious economic downturn, McCain and Palin went on to lose the election to Democrats Barack Obama and running mate Joe Biden.
McCain surged ahead of Obama in the national polls following the nominationm. McCain and Palin went on to lose the election to Democrats Barack Obama and running mate Joe Biden. This was amid a financial crisis. This was amid a serious economic downturn.