McCain's tax returns

Jay Biggs, fairfax, VA — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:49:37 GMT

Incorrect. Clinton has NOT released her 2007 returns.

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Paul Watson, Bridgeport MD — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:50:08 GMT

Nice job John. You have our vote.

What type of military pensions do Clinton and Obama pull down?

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Les, Long Beach, CA — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:50:28 GMT

Democrats really need to hammer on the 'separation' of their finances and how -- for some inexplicable reasons -- her wealth doesn't 'benefit' him. He used the same BS reasoning (along with a cheesy prenuptial agreement) to help get him off the hook for the Keating 5 as well, even though his was up to his butt in that mess.

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Foxtrot — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:50:56 GMT

Pretty modest in comparison. A modest man.

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Annie Kornholt, Randle, MN — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:53:32 GMT

Here's a man that, unlike Clinton or Obama, has never had the royal treatment. What this country needs right now is a common man that understands the needs of the country. John McCain is that man.

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tr — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:53:54 GMT

Sen Clinton only released a summary for 2007. Why does the media never talk about that?

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Pete - Albany, NY — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:54:40 GMT

"In her role as Chairman of Hensley & Company, a privately-held business founded by her parents, Mrs. McCain's main areas of responsibility focus on strategic planning and corporate vision."

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She's also responsible for catering an annual company dinner using the many McCain traditional family recipes "borrowed" from the Food Network.

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Rob, AZ — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:57:19 GMT

Social Security Income: $22,104 $23,157

Why is a man who make $300,000 a year, + the multi-millions his wife pulls in, able to collect SSI? And more to the point, why isn't he refusing it so that someone who actually needs it can get it?

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Jason — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:57:42 GMT

Hillary won't release her public schedule from 2000-2007. No tax returns from 2007. Hillary won't release her earmark projects. Hillary won't release the names of foreign donors to the Clinton library. Some transparency.

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RH Oregon — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:58:41 GMT

John McCain / Colin Powell 2008

No liars or racists in the WhiteHouse.

America deserves the integrity of John McCain.
(even if he is a closet democrat) ;-)
But America needs someone close to the center.
Democrats need to wake up and realize thier party is so far left that it better represents the old USSR than America.

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Pam McBride, Salam, NC — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:00:38 GMT

What is nice about McCain is that he doesn't have this so-called "celebrity" spouse. Getting a little tired of Democrats candidates spouses flailing around and looking like the goofs they are.

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Michael — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:11:04 GMT

Modest man? I'm sure he's not benefiting at all from his wife's beer fortune.

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Mark, Seattle — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:11:06 GMT

Yes! Modest, middle class, never had the royal treatment. That's McCain for ya! I often picture him reflecting on his honest, modest all american life as he flys around the world on his own private jet with his billionare wife. Nothing like those well to do Democrats like that elitist Obama. Give me a freakin' break.

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Pat Huntington NY — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:11:32 GMT

McCain is pulling a Keating 5 style of misinformation - his wife's wealth means he's living the life of luxury of an elitist! People who say he's a modest man, are full of it! McCain is a flipp flopping angry old man who'll wet himself and then start WWIII over it!

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Eric, Salinas, CA — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:11:58 GMT

Where's the beer hubby stealer's tax returns? Time for her to fess up so we can see just how "elitist" Tailhook Johnny really is. His book income is rather pathetic compared to Bill, Hill and Barack. :-)

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AJ, IL — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:14:13 GMT

Modest? Don't forget he is married to a woman of extreme wealth....what do they have, 8 homes? Hardly modest. Get real people! AJ

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Diane from Illinois — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:14:23 GMT

Talk about a snake oil salesman! Yeah, like he doesn't "benefit" from the trophy's wifes money......yeah, okay. Again, they think we are stupid. He has 6 or 7 houses, doesn't he? WHY, on earth, is he collecting social security when they are multi-millionaries? Give it to someone who acutally needs it.

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BMR, Pittsburgh PA — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:16:03 GMT

Pam McBride: You're fooling yourself if you think Cindy McCain isn't a celebrity. EVERY Presidential candidate's immediate family will get celebrity treatment, especially once the general election rolls around. Meghan McCain has become a celebrity in her own right, and Chelsea Clinton has been in the national eye since she was 12.

The only remaining children who haven't been blanketed by the media are Malia and Sasha Obama. Of course, they're 9 and 6, so that's to be expected.

As for the Democrat spouses you complain about...Michelle Obama is, much like her husband, a curiosity as a public figure, because there's relatively little known about her. With Bill Clinton, I assume his celebrity status hardly requires an explanation.

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iowan — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:16:05 GMT

So Grampa is a triple dipper in addition to marrying into a trust fund---but he still shills for lobbyists. Who owns John McCain?

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Dave, NY, NY — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:16:27 GMT

"Here's a man that, unlike Clinton or Obama, has never had the royal treatment."
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WTF? When has the press been critical of McCain? And when has getting shot down over the wrong target and "talking" during "harsh interrogation" made someone a hero? Tax breaks for his wife and a continuation of a fraudelent war are all you need to know about McSame. And where are his HEALTH RECORDS!!! Can he even make through a single term?

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craig, raleigh, nc — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:17:31 GMT

If Bill's income is used to judge Hillary and Michelle's to judge Barack, then Cindy's should be used to judge John. And the earlier comment made by someone is fascinating. No wonder the SS Fund is going away. You have wealthy people like John collecting it and then he tells other fulks to suck it up and don't depend on the government.

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typical obamabot are ignorant — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:17:36 GMT

Jay Biggs, learn to read.

First Read clearly states: "Clinton released a SUMMARY for 2007, but not the full RETURN yet."

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norb jackson michigan — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:18:20 GMT

He forgot to list his earnings as the beer truck driver for his wife. Actually, part of his contributions went to Joe Lieberman as being the silent writer of his books.

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sean,atl, ga — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:18:43 GMT

if the media truly ignores the elephant in the room that is worth $100mil+, then they are making it clear that McCain gets a full-on free pass

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cv — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:19:06 GMT

He paid into SSI he has every right to recieve his money. Any other stupid questions? I guess you think he should reject his navy pension also?

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Cedric, Charlotte — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:19:09 GMT

I think that McCain is the only Rep. that Powell would run with. McCain has shown much more restraint than Clinton when it comes to taking advantage of BO's "typical white person" comment, which I think was not that big a deal given the setting (a sports radio talk show host, very informal, was mainly a big deal because the Wright issue was so recent.) McCain said also that Obama had distanced himself from the Wright remarks and said it was over for him. Can't imagine Clinton being that classy.

I'm an Afr. Amer. independent who is probably going to vote for McCain if Hillary is given the nomination. Though I disagree w/ McCain on many things, he's clearly more principled that Hillary. I and two other friends, Afr. Amers, have declared that we will go w/ McCain if Hill is nominated. I believe that a significant minority of Afr. Amers. simply won't vote if Hill is the nominee. Those of us that appreciate McCain's apology over not supporting the King holiday and being man enough to go to Memphis and not slam Obama respect him, and I believe there are internet campaigs in the works that could push black support to 18-20% for McCain (!) if Hill is the nominee, almost as a sort of protest vote.

That said, I think it's slightly more likely Powell will be BO's sec. of defense than McCain's running mate. Hopefully.

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Suba — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:19:10 GMT

Pam McBride,
I suppose you prefer pill-popping, stealing (pills, reciipes) spouses?

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Stanley Brown, Wilmington, NC — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:19:11 GMT

As for Social Security, income has no bearing on receiving it. When McCain reached age 65, his Social Security checks started. If you refuse your Social Security, the govt. doesn't give it to someone who needs it. They just waste it on some give-a-way program.

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Stephen, Miami, FL — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:19:12 GMT

"Social Security Income: $22,104 $23,157

Why is a man who make $300,000 a year, + the multi-millions his wife pulls in, able to collect SSI? And more to the point, why isn't he refusing it so that someone who actually needs it can get it?"

What a retarded question! He paid that money into the system. Its HIS money that he is entitled to. Why not refuse his Navy Pension while he is at it? Heck, why doesn't he just refuse his Senator's salary altogether and donate all of his wife's money?

This has already donated $1.8 million from book royalties and who knows how much to the McCain Family Foundation . He has refused the increase in Senator's Salary. What other senators have done that? How much has Clinton donated from his book?

John McCain has my vote.

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Margaret, Gold Canyon, AZ — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:19:14 GMT

I can praise McCain for refusing his salary increase but why has he not refused the SSI that he obviously does not need?

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sherman atlanta,ga. — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:19:14 GMT

a modest man with no star treatment ,are you kidding me or our you just the type of person that the media and most politicans love...someone who beleives everything that they say.This man is married to one of the richest woman in Arizona and he won't release her taxes because of her children...yeah right !!!!What does her children have to do with her no releasing her tax info ? He does benefit from her income doesn't he ? they do still live together don't they ? or has he gotten rid of her too , like he did his 1st wife after she was injured in some sort of accident.A modest and honest man ...have you forgotten about the Saving and Loan scandal that cost us hard working Americans well over sevearl billion dollars ? But he is sailing thru now because the media won't do their job ,just as they didn't do their jobs in the run up to the War either...this article is a shame just as most of the so-called journalism of today is also a shame...thank god for Compuetrs and the world wide web ...we do not need you clowns to get info and longer...

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Paul Henley, Arcadia, Florida — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:19:38 GMT

Thank You PRESIDENT John McCain. Just sounds so much better than the other options. We need somebody who can relate to the common person. Things are looking better and better. Keep up the good job, PRESIDENT McCAIN

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craig, raleigh, nc — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:20:14 GMT

It's amazing when i hear people call Barack a racist. That would mean he's racist against 50% of himself and against his mother, sister, grandparents, cousins...

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Vote For McCain — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:20:31 GMT

Recipes stolen from the Food network are nothing compared to Bill Clinton's baggage or Ms. Obama saying "this is the first time she is proud of her country". Also, the McCain's say that an intern did it and you will not be able to prove otherwise. What happened to the Obama plea for addressing issues instead of gaffes? Do you think that reverend Wright, William Ayers, the flag pin, the small town bitter comments etc. compare to stolen Recipes?

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bob dole — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:21:03 GMT

if you want to be America president you have to represent America values. What type of man will not file income tax with his wife. Apparently, this old man think we all stupid.

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Ron, TX — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:21:07 GMT

McCain is actually taking social security?!

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Loren, Cincinnati, OH — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:21:20 GMT

Rob, AZ

You are an idiot. He worked and paid SS taxes and that is why he gets to collect them. Don't try to tear down any honest hard-working candidates and go back to your liberal hole!

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Chuck S, Effingham IL — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:21:24 GMT

I agree about the social security comment, why would a man of that income want to keep that money when there are other worthy lower class citizens that could use that money, my mother being one of them. The soft exterior of a elderly man can only play sympathy for so long before we see what true disaster lies ahead with John M. as president.

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Tim, Reading, PA — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:21:26 GMT

RH, Oregon, Powell is not going to be endorsing McCain anytime soon much less accepting the Vice Presidental nominee. McCain needs full discloser, so I'll ask what is his wife hiding on his behalf?

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Cedric, Charlotte — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:21:33 GMT

Sadly, McCain's wife will gain some celebrity when the stories about her stuggles w/ drug dependency come out. Not that it should matter, but in this day and age where you get attacked for people you know, i'm sure this'll come up.

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Dennis Knight — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:21:44 GMT

I am for McCain, not the political mongrels.
My only question - IRS taxes me on my $16K US Navy pension. How does McCain skate by not paying IRS on his $56K???

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Obama people are lame — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:22:02 GMT

Rob, John McCain is collecting Social Security Income because this is the money he contributed while working over the years. He is 71 now, so clearly over the SS withdrawal 65 age requirement.

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L MARTINEZ, ELKHART ,TEXAS — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:22:02 GMT

IT'S THE DEMS THAT DON'T WANT TO FIX SOCIAL SECURITY
WHY SHOULDN'T HE COLLECT WHAT HE'S PAID IN. DEMS
AND LIBS WOULD RATHER GIVE IT PEOPLE FROM OTHER COUNTRIES.

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Jason — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:22:43 GMT

To Rob, McCain doesn't take pay raises from his senate salary since 1991. He has saved the taxpayer's 450,000. The Clintons and Obamas take pay raises.

To Rob, McCain donated all his royalties from his book which were 1,800,000 to charity. Hillary, Bill, and Obama take their book money.

Rob, McCain pays into social security so you get the check back that isn't your choice.

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Democrat — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:22:43 GMT

Ok, now let's not be silly, Republicans.

The McCain's file separately and most of their income come from his wife's side. What you are looking at is strictly his senatorial income.

It is admirable that he donates his published works proceeds to charity. On the other hand, he doesn't really need the money so long as he's married to a liquor baron.

McCain is keeping the real income hidden from view to try to make himself look like something he is not to a very large group of delusional people. Since it is obvious that the previous posters are as typically oblivious to the fact that the wealth comes from his wife and that he is by far the wealthiest of all of the candidates, I will serve to remind you of that fact.

I am never surprised at the blindness that Republican supporters have regarding their party's ideology and just how underhanded they run their campaigns. Have you really gotten any of the precious anti-abortion, softer gun laws, or religious support you thought you would get from your present or previous candidates? I thought not. Know why? Because those are campaign topics that no politician in their right mind would touch. They are moral issues that should be taught at home or in church, not things that the government has any business intruding in. They may outwardly state it as their position, but they will never act on it. It is a distraction from the real issues such as the economy and war.

I pray for all of you that you will see what the Republican party is actually doing to you and realize that they will do nothing short of destroying you unless you earn over $100,000 per year.

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CitizenJ — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:22:45 GMT

What is nice about McCain is that he doesn't have this so-called "celebrity" spouse. Getting a little tired of Democrats candidates spouses flailing around and looking like the goofs they are.

Pam McBride, Salam, NC (Sent Friday, April 18, 2008 12:00 PM)

Yeah, that is nice. Too bad he is wrong on all the stuff that really matters. You know, like policy.

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Ed of CA — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:23:17 GMT

So what? he's gonna loose anyway. He has the Bush legacy & he's too old for the job! He can't even raise his hand!

It will be HILLARY this November!

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Anthony Vanella — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:23:34 GMT

sorry about the language guys, forgot this was a coperate fourme. You guys do a good Job monitering these fourmes, I know a lot of people really appreciate the hard work you do. I work in costomer service my-self, so I really empithise with effort you put into keeping the stupidity and vulgarity off this site, to appease all those little old ladies in fargo.

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yasriel, TX — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:23:39 GMT

I am little confussed: If McBush is collecting Scocial Security Income, shouldn't he be retired by now?
While I am not against old age…but I can't help but say McSame is too old.

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True Republican — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:23:55 GMT

Rob,

So McCain cannot get SSI according to you? He's paid into it all of his working life, but he can't draw now that he is over 65? He has donated all of the profits from his books, has Obama done that? I don't think so, we need a man with true integrity in the White House, and he will be our next president...

McCain 08!

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Ex-Navy, Epping, NH — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:23:59 GMT

I am truly surprised. Finally someone that is not a millionaire, and gives roughly 25% of his income to charity. It is inspiring to know that someone who has gone through the things that he has is willing to give that much more for the sake of an ideal that he believes in. That is the definition of honor and commitment. I am truly proud to be his fellow American!

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fr — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:24:02 GMT

It is time

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Ismael, Weslaco Tx — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:25:11 GMT

Ciny McCain will not release her returns because then they will get tagged as "elitist." So, Obama campaign, call on her to release, and if she does not, this can certainly become an issue. Either way, it is a win, win for Obama.

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MSierra, SF — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:25:34 GMT

Foxtrot: '...Pretty modest in comparison. A modest man...'

He has a LOT to be modest about !!

Notice the returns don't include income from 'Sugar Momma' .......

The man with EIGHT HOUSES isn't concerned about the mortgage meltdown...
Presumably he didn't get his (her?) mortgages from a predatory lender

He's NOT A ELITIST !!

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Anthony Vanelaa — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:26:02 GMT

Thats a nice one John, I'm proud of you on this. You just make me want to rub your shiney noggin.

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Greg Condon Vernon, NJ — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:26:14 GMT

Reguardless of whom it is, they are all swayed by the dollar eventually

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Jordan Rouss, Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:26:59 GMT

I think it is amazing how everyone is pointing out how modest adn "normal" mccain's income is. Did you read the article. He and his wife file jointly. She is worth over a 100 million dollars. and that is the low number.

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E. W. Wilson — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:27:18 GMT

I feel confidant that Joh McCain will become our next president. I only ask that he use plain old fashione common sense during his term in office

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MC, South Carolina — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:27:36 GMT

You Republicans amuse me. "A Modest Man" His wife is making and or worth millions.... He keeps his financials squeaky clean in order to look good politically. Are you all dumb, blind, or just so hard core republican that you can't see the forest for the trees? They all are wealthy. It is a nice fringe benefit to being in Washington so long. Wake up people!

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EF TX — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:28:06 GMT

Obviously, we all know who's honest with their taxes. McCain.... Now imagine this?

Can you see what is going to happen if we vote for Clinton and Obama? Imagine what or how much are we going to pay in taxes.

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Steve A Jonesboro IN — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:28:12 GMT

Mccain is a self righteous fraud - just like bush.