September 2, 2008

McCain: Late in the Game, Generalities but Few Details on Higher Education

By Karin Fischer

Eight years ago, John McCain was the popular candidate on college campuses, his independent streak earning him enthusiastic support among students in his primary fight against George W. Bush.

This time around, the Republican who has made a name for himself as a maverick faces a formidable foe in Barack Obama, the Democratic nominee whose presidential bid has galvanized young voters.

But if Mr. McCain hopes to win over that key voting bloc, it seems unlikely that

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