McCain Visits City, ‘Daily Show'

Senator John McCain visited New York City yesterday ahead of the official launch of his White House campaign.

The senator appeared for his ninth time as a guest on the comedy program, "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart."

Initially expected to become the Republican front-runner, Mr. McCain has seen his poll and fundraising figures lag behind those of his competitors in the GOP.

According to the latest numbers, Mr. McCain has raised $13,087,559, trailing Rudy Giuliani, who has raised $16,623,410, and Mitt Romney, who has raised $23,434,634.

A poll by ABC News/Washington Post on April 15 showed the senator trailing Mr. Giuliani by 12 points.

Mr. McCain also yesterday spoke at a dinner hosted by Co-Operation Ireland, a nonprofit group that seeks peace-building in Ireland; attended a financial event with supporters, and met with law enforcement leaders, a spokesman for Mr. McCain, Daniel Diaz, said.

The senator is scheduled to travel today to New Hampshire, a perennial swing state with an early primary.