JOHN McCAIN 2008, INC. (March 1, 2007)
JOHN McCAIN 2008 - THE EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE  (filed with the FEC to establish on Nov. 16, 2006)
STRAIGHT TALK AMERICA (2006 cycle)
 

Honorary Chair

Former U.S. Sen. John Danforth

(endorsement announced Jan. 31, 2008)  Served in the U.S. Senate from Dec. 27, 1976, to Jan. 3, 1995; did not seek re-election in 2004.  Unsuccessful candidate for Republican nomination to the U.S. Senate in 1970.  Attorney general of Missouri 1969-76.
 
 

Vice Chair

State Rep. Jason Brown

(announced Jan. 18, 2008)  Represents Platte County (District 30); first elected in 2002.  Iraq War Veteran.
 

(announced Feb. 4, 2008)
State Representative Jim Avery  (also on Huckabee list)
State Representative Gary Dusenberg
State Representative Tim Flook
State Representative Kenneth Jones  (previously Giuliani)
State Representative Timothy Jones  (previously Giuliani)
State Representative Michael McGhee
State Representative Charles Portwood
State Representative Kevin Threlkeld  (previously Giuliani)
 

post-primary
Gov. Matt Blunt  (Feb. 19, 2008)
U.S. Sen. Kit Bond  (Feb. 21, 2008)

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