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John McCain

John Sidney McCain III (born August 29, 1936 in Panama Canal Zone) is an American politician, decorated war veteran, and currently the Republican Senior U.S. Senator from Arizona. He was a presidential candidate in the 2000 election, but was defeated by George W. Bush for the Republican nomination. He formally announced candidacy on April 25, 2007. (More at Wikipedia)

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Joe Lauria: Republican Talking Points on Russia and Why Condi is McCain's Best Choice

It's been non-stop Russia from rightist talk show hosts and columnists since the Georgia war began. They are promulgating the Republican talking points designed to... (Read more...)

From: HuffingtonPost | Posted: 2008-08-21 10:16

Cindy McCain Should Know Better

I hate to admit it, but Cindy McCain appears to have been caught telling an embarrassing untruth about how she came to adopt her daughter. Originally, she was claiming that Mother Theresa personally convinced her to adopt her daughter Bridget.... (Read more...)

From: Right Wing News | Posted: 2008-08-21 08:54

Obama camp links McCain to Abramoff scandal

Obama's campaign is out with a tough new campaign ad featuring Jack Abramoff. (CNN) — Barack Obama's campaign is linking John McCain to the infamous Jack Abramoff scandal that ended several Republicans' political careers three... (Read more...)

From: CNN Political Ticker | Posted: 2008-08-21 06:11

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