Despite winning several key primaries, including Michigan and his home state of Arizona, McCain ultimately faced a steep challenge on Super Tuesday when Bush secured victories in multiple states, including New York and California. The combined electoral calculus forced McCain to suspend his campaign in March 2000, an outcome that many political analysts attributed to the political machinery and funding behind Bush's candidacy. However, McCain remained a respected figure within the Republican Party, endorsing Bush in May 2000 while retaining a reputation for challenging conventional party lines, which would later define his political legacy.
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