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From NBC/NJ's Mike Memoli CHARLESTON, WV – It is “crazy” of John McCain to think he can now attack George Bush’s policies after championing them for eight years, Joe Biden said during the first general election appearance for Democrats in West Virginia. “John McCain is now attacking the Bush budget and Bush fiscal policies, which he voted for I might add,” Biden said at an outdoor rally this morning. “Folks, this is as crazy as, you know, Butch Cassidy attacking the Sundance Kid. I mean, that's a team.” Biden rattled off a greatest hits of quotes and statistics linking McCain to the unpopular president, including saying that the country “made great economic progress under the Bush administration. “I know Halloween is coming, but John McCain as a candidate of change? Whoa!” Biden said. “He needs a costume for that. Folks. The American people aren't going to buy this. They're not going to buy this. They're too smart.” ...( read more ) (link)

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