Political Play: McCain recalls loss on "Jeopardy"

PIPERSVILLE, Pa. (AP)  Who is Heathcliff?

The name of the doomed romantic hero in Emily Bronte's novel "Wuthering Heights" eluded John McCain more than 40 years ago, robbing him of a second straight win as a contestant on the televised quiz show "Jeopardy," the Republican presidential hopeful said Monday.

Riding aboard his Straight Talk Express campaign bus, McCain, well-read and a trivia buff, recalled his two-day appearance on the popular program in 1965. He won the game the first day, and lost the next day in the final round.

So, what was the Final Jeopardy question that tripped him up?

The famously competitive Arizona senator recalled it exactly. "Cathy loved him, but married Edgar Linton instead."

McCain said he knew the name of the book, but that his answer -- What is Wuthering Heights? -- led to his elimination.

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Compiled by Beth Fouhy.

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