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McCain: ‘There Are Too Many Lobbyists In Washington’ — But 160 Of Them Run My Campaign
thinkprogress.org - 8/21/2008
McCain: ‘There Are Too Many Lobbyists In Washington’ — But 160 Of Them Run My Campaign
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Earlier this week, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) held a $1.75 million fundraiser tied to Ralph Reed, the former Christian Coalition head connected to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff. In an interview with Politico yesterday, however, McCain ripped lobbyists as “ birds of prey ,” adding, “I think there are too many lobbyists in Washington”: “Whenever there’s a corrupt system, then you’re ...

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Political Animal:  The ‘birds of prey’ have landed at McCain campaign headquarters

Nitpicker:  Why isn't this an ad yet?

The Reaction:  On to McCain -- Let the Record Show

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The ‘birds of prey’ have landed at McCain campaign headquarters
Political Animal — ... , on leave from their firms, running his campaign operation. It’s why McCain has defended lobbyists and the lobbying industry over and over again. ...

Why isn't this an ad yet?
Nitpicker — McCain flip-flops constantly. Just put him on TV arguing with himself.

On to McCain -- Let the Record Show
The Reaction — ... About your lobbyist ties -- Senator McCain, we are on to your hypocrisy. This is from Jon* (8/22/08) "This guy is good talking out of both sides of his mouth! Check out this post on Think Progress:" McCain: There Are Too Many Lobbyists In Washington, But 160 Of Them Run My Campaign." To quote the post's opening: ...

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