Oct 13th, 2008 · There is a little more than three weeks to go before the presidential election. The latest polls show Republican John McCain is well behind Democrat Barack Obama. Steve Schmidt, McCain's chief operating officer, tells Renee Montagne what the McCain camp will have to do over these next few weeks to close the gap.
Jul 3rd, 2008 · Steve Schmidt, a former spokesman for President Bush's 2004 re-election campaign, has just received a promotion at John McCain headquarters in Virginia. Democrats say this means voters should expect more Bush-Cheney policies from McCain's administration.
Jul 2nd, 2008 · A top aide to Senator John McCain is taking on extra duties in the presidential campaign. Steve Schmidt will oversee day-to-day political, strategy, coalitions, scheduling and communications operations. He will report to Campaign Manager Rick Davis.