McCain Backers Sticking

Senators OK With Shake-up

• By Lauren W. Whittington
• Roll Call Staff
• July 11, 2007, Midnight

Senate supporters of Sen. John McCain’s presidential bid remained publicly optimistic about the Arizona Republican’s ability to get back on track, even after a major senior staff shake-up Tuesday produced palpable unease about the continued viability of his 2008 campaign.