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huffingtonpost.com - 8/22/2008
Brandon Friedman: John McCain Needs to Lay Off the POW Talk
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When John McCain revealed that he didn't know how many houses he and his wife currently own (they have at least eight properties), the Obama campaign pounced. They accused him of being elitist and disconnected and launched an ad within hours. The McCain campaign--realizing this was trouble--retorted the only way they knew how: With a truly stupefying response from McCain spokesman Brian ...

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Friday Big Blue Smurf Blogging: What They Said
Brilliant at Breakfast — Today's honoree: Brandon Friedman, veteran of the Iraq War, who says John McCain Needs to Lay Off the POW Talk. Money quote: The fact is, John McCain's service during Vietnam was honorable and he sacrificed a great deal. But his service to the country carries no more weight than that of any other POW. Likewise, while McCain has given so much to his country, thousands of veterans--past and present--have given as much or more. In this war alone, thousands of troops have lost limbs, been paralyzed, and been burned beyond recognition. So to ...

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