Straight Talk America

Straight Talk America was a political action committee and intercampaign outreach vehicle created by Senator John McCain. Originally formed during McCain’s 2000 bid for the Republican presidential nomination, it was revived again in 2005, and then retired in 2007 as he announced his formal 2008 presidential campaign|bid for the presidency] in 2008.

Notable people

Terry Nelson, Senior Advisor
Lance Tarrance, Adviser - formerly of RT Strategies
Charlie Condon, Co-chair - former Attorney General of South Carolina
Bob McAllister, Co-Chair
Henry McMaster, Attorney General of South Carolina
Craig Goldman, former executive director; member of the Texas House of Representatives from his native Fort Worth

Funding

According to FEC filings:

2006 – $7,938,413
2008 – $373,703