Aug 29th, 2008 · Sarah Palin is no stranger to the "maverick" label often assigned to her Republican running mate. Alaska's youngest and first woman governor has pushed for ethics investigations of fellow Republicans in her state, and bucked the powerful oil industry on a major natural gas pipeline project.
Jun 24th, 2008 · John McCain's campaign co-chairman says the Republican Party needs to tackle issues such as climate change and energy conservation if it is to appeal to voters in key swing states. Gov. Tim Pawlenty says McCain, with his maverick reputation, is the candidate to freshen up the GOP brand.
May 19th, 2008 · Despite his well-documented history of contempt for the usual ways of Washington, Sen. John McCain is finding it difficult to get elected president without them. Problems with lobbyists and the FEC are among McCain's recent woes.
Mar 5th, 2008 · President Bush has endorsed Arizona Sen. John McCain for the Republican presidential nomination after a meeting at the White House. Once McCain's bitter primary rival, Bush gave his stamp of approval to a GOP maverick who has crossed swords with him on things like campaign finance, tax cuts and waterboarding.
Jan 14th, 2008 · This past weekend the Mavericks Surf Contest took place in Northern California, drawing thousands of spectators to watch surfers take on 40 to 50 foot waves. Surfer and filmmaker Grant Washburn discusses why the contestants split the money.
Nov 8th, 2007 · Texas Congressman Ron Paul, a maverick Republican, set a one-day Internet fundraising record after raking in $4.3 million. Many consider his presidential hopes a long shot but Paul is taking his Web-fueled campaign on the road.
Jul 15th, 2007 · In 2000, Sen. John McCain's image as a straight-talking maverick helped him trounce George W. Bush in the Republican primary in New Hampshire. But this time, the state's independent voters seem less sure about McCain.
May 28th, 2007 · The Cedar Point amusement park in Ohio, and Dollywood in Tennessee, have both unveiled roller coasters that take riders on 95-degree drops. That's steeper than straight down. Robert Siegel talks with Jeff Putz, chief editor of the roller coaster enthusiast web site, Coasterbuzz.com, about the Maverick at Cedar Point, which he experienced this morning.