McCain Wins in Arizona
John McCain has won the Arizona GOP primary:
PHOENIX — US Senator John McCain easily claimed victory in an Arizona primary, fending off a challenge seen as a test of the country's anti-incumbent mood as Americans decide in November who controls Congress.
The four-term senator and defeated Republican presidential nominee was well ahead of congressman and conservative talkshow host J.D. Hayworth when he gave his victory speech, but his rival waged a serious enough campaign to force the once moderate McCain to beat a hasty path to the right.
In 10 weeks he squares off against a Democratic challenger.
"We all know that this election is not over. We have more than two more months of hard campaigning ahead of us, and I'm sure we will face a spirited challenge from the Democratic Party's nominee," McCain told supporters.
"I promise you, I take nothing for granted."
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