But we’re hearing buzz that Mark Salter, John McCain’s closest aide and speechwriter on the 2008 campaign, is the ghostwriter. Salter co-authored McCain’s biography, “Faith of My Fathers,” and continues to work as a speechwriter. His adjective-filled style is similar to the “O” author’s…

When asked if Salter was the author, one former McCain aide told us, “I wouldn’t put it past him.” But Salter coyly responded, “I’ve been asked by the publisher, as apparently many other people have, not to comment. So, no comment.”