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McCain hints he may raise Obama-Ayers ties in tonight's debate
McCain hints he may raise Obama-Ayers ties in tonight's debate
John McCain will apparently take the dare in tonight's final presidential debate. After his campaign began attacking Democratic rival Barack Obama over his ties to 1960s radical William Ayers, McCain did not raise the issue during last week's debate.
McCain: Last Debate Will Probably Include Ayers
thepage.time.com — Speaking on St. Louis radio, the candidate says Obama’s recent comments have “probably ensured” the former Weather... Underground leader will come up in Wednesday’s debate. “I was astonished to hear him say that he was surprised I didn’t have the ... (more) McCain: Last Debate Will Probably Include Ayers
McCain: Ayers will come up in debate
politico.com — Obama “probably ensured” that his association with 1960’s radical Bill Ayers will come up in next debate.... (more) McCain: Ayers will come up in debate
Tonight’s debate
bookwormroom.com — I’m not sure I need to watch tonight’s debate, because I already know how it’s going to... play out: SCHIEFFER: Good evening, gentlemen. You already know the rules, so let’s start with the questions. Sen. Obama, the first ... (more) Tonight’s debate
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AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truth — ... McCain is on the ropes. The big question is just how ugly he'll get tonight. It is a big question. McCain told everyone he'll get tough and be on the attack. But being on the attack has hurt McCain badly in the latest polls. This year, voters actually want answers and solutions. That reality completely undermines the standard GOP campaign playbook. People aren't falling for the negative stuff this year. And, that's all McCain and Palin have to offer. ...

Bill Ayers will be at tonight's debate. (Alas, only spiritually.)
RedState: Conservative News and Community — ... office door is decorated with pictures of Mumia Abu-Jamal, Che Guevara and Malcolm X. A cop killer, a Marxist thug, and a violent black nationalist. From someone with Bill Ayers's background, this is not just a "Free Mummia" t-shirt, a Che hat, an "X" necklace, or a "Sarah Palin is a [deleted]" t-shirt. No, those are the things of thoughtless punks, and Ayers has put a lot of mental effort into his terrorism. I mention Ayers now because John McCain has hinted that he might speak of Ayers at tonight's debate. McCain ...

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