presidential

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He dropped out early and John McCain won the GOP presidential nomination, before losing to Barack Obama that November.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Nigeria's seat of power, the Aso Rock presidential villa, rests on what was once a community shrine.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Joshua also covered the 2020 presidential election, including the Democratic primary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Like most presidential budgets, the proposal is unlikely to pass in its current form.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

She drew strength from the older man’s steadfast support and intellectual nourishment from his commanding intelligence, which grappled with a wide range of issues, from anticolonial movements in Africa to presidential politics here at home.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson