"John McCain's Journey from Maverick to Liar"


	"John McCain's Journey from Maverick to Liar"

masbury

9-15-2008 3:53 PM

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masbury says:

"For 18 months, Obama has wagered all his chips on the (quaint? idealistic? brilliant?) idea that the American people are tired of the same old sleazy and divisive politics. McCain has now chosen to bet against him."

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