‘Glorified hanger-on’ of McCain campaign

Steve Duprey. Photo from McCainBlogette.comIt has been almost five months since the New Hampshire primary, but one of Sen.  John McCain's biggest Granite State supporters is still following the campaign.

Steve Duprey, former state Republican Chairman, has been traveling aboard campaign buses and planes since January.

He has gained the reputation of being the "funny guy," The Wall Street Journal reports.

Duprey's antics include buying candy for campaign staffers, handing out McCain t-shirts and hats and pictures of him are often posted on Megan McCain's website, McCainBlogette.com.  

 "He's a fun guy," McCain told The Wall Street Journal. "He makes everybody feel good."

Duprey is paying for all his expenses and is currently on-leave from his real estate business.