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DNC Hits McCain For $5 Million Remark, Day After Obama
DNC Hits McCain For $5 Million Remark, Day After Obama
Democratic operatives were quick to jump on the one major McCain slip up from Saturday's Saddleback forum: the off-the-cuff remark that $5 million was the line of demarcation for distinguishing the rich. On Monday, Barack Obama had a sharp attack line at his disposal, painting his Republican opponent as out of touch on modern economics. "Maybe he was joking," said the Senator , before ...
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Political Animal — ... * The DNC is hitting McCain over his odd remark on Saturday night that $5 million was the line of demarcation for distinguishing the rich. ...

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