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McCain to launch new PAC
McCain to launch new PAC
Former Republican presidential candidate John McCain will announce Wednesday the formation of the Country First PAC. WASHINGTON (CNN) –- Arizona Senator John McCain is adopting a major 2008 campaign slogan for a new political action committee designed to support not only his own planned re-election run in two years, but help him put his stamp on [...]
John McCain launches his Country First PAC
John McCain launches his Country First PAC
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McCain Starts 'Country First' PAC
thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com — Senator John McCain has formed a new political action committee to promote conservative causes. He says it... will aim to advance "our Republican ideals and message" and support G.O.P. candidates. (more) McCain Starts 'Country First' PAC
McCain Founds 'Country First' PAC to Aid 2010 Efforts
McCain Founds 'Country First' PAC to Aid 2010 Efforts
briefingroom.thehill.com — Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) established a new PAC in December co-opting a campaign slogan to support federal... candidates in coming election cycles. McCain filed paperwork founding the "Country First PAC" on December 9th, according to Federal Election ... (more) McCain Founds 'Country First' PAC to Aid 2010 Efforts
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McCain's new 'organization'
Political Animal — ... . And third, it's not entirely clear that Country First is going to be a genuine "grassroots organization" at all. CNN notes that the "group" is actually just another political action committee , probably little more than a vehicle to promote McCain's re-election in 2010. McCain may be thinking about how to reinvigorate his reputation and image. This little fundraising scheme probably isn't the way to do it.— ...

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