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Published 8/21/2008 by Mark Murray at First Read

From NBC's Mark MurrayIn an immediately quick turnaround, the Obama camp is already up with a TV ad hitting McCain for his admission that he doesn't know how many homes he and wife Cindy own. (Hat tip: Ambinder and Ben Smith.) McCain spokesman Brian Rogers has emailed this response to the coordinated Dem attack on McCain's homes: “Does a guy who made more than $4 million last year, just got back from vacation on a private beach in Hawaii and bought his own million-dollar mansion with the help of...( read more ) (link)

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