John McCain lost his bid to become U.S. President, but the memory of his campaign has lived on in Newton County through the billboard prominently displayed along Interstate 20.However, that vestige of the historic 2008 presidential election will soon be removed to mixed emotions.The sign, and corresponding property, is owned by local Republican stalwart Clay Newman, who said the McCain/Palin artwork was first placed on the sign around July 2008.The 1.94 acres of land, located at 2765 Access Road, is in the process of being sold to Rides the Wind Custom Conversions, a tow-behind utility