Mark Salter Washington, D.C.Sen. McCain’s closest political adviser (in 2000 and 2008), speechwriter, confidant, and co-author of two of his best-selling books. Power/Influence:
Over the past 20 years, Salter has become known as McCain’s alter ego. In that role, he has accumulated political power as a top go-to person for all things related to McCain. Role in Campaign ’08:Salter has had a heavy hand in almost every major McCain decision since they launched the campaign last year. Who Knew: Salter met McCain at the GOP convention in the New Orleans Superdome in 1988 when he was spotted by then-McCain aide Torie Clarke, who thought Salter was a bodyguard.
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