Sen. John McCain, circa 1997

Here's a link to an old New York Times Magazine piece on McCain from back in 1997, when McCain had just come off of campaign as a Bob Dole surrogate, and was beginning his quest with Sen. Russ Feingold for campaign finance reform.

One fascinating point toward the end is McCain's warm relationship with fellow Arizonian Democratic Rep. Mo Udall.

This is a great glimpse at McCain before he began his first run for president.