Mark Salter, a longtime aide, said the senator had made "no decision."

By John McCain with Mark Salter.

Both books were written with Mark Salter, who has served on his staff for 13 years.

Mr. McCain's co-author was Mark Salter, a longtime aide.

Mark Salter believes there should be more rigorous training in risk assessment for those working in CRTs.

"I think he probably wishes he had found a more respectful way to state that one," says Mark Salter, a senior McCain aide.

Time said Thursday that it's got a confirmed name: Mark Salter, a speechwriter and aide for John McCain.

Mark Salter, a senior aide to Mr. McCain, said Tuesday that the senator was under no illusions about the violence in Iraq.

Mark Salter (born 16 March 1980) is an English footballer, who played as a forward.

Another senior aide and co-author of McCain's books, Mark Salter, reduced his role in the campaign as well (he would later return to a full role).