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During an interview with a local Norfolk, VA
ABC affiliate last week, John McCain was asked why...
he was not beating Barack Obama in the state, considering Virginia has voted for a Republican president in every election since 1964. McCain replied that ...
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McCain slips, almost credits ‘Joe the Bomber’ for rise ...
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McCain slips, almost credits ‘Joe the Bomber’ for rise in polls.
Think Progress —
During an interview with a local Norfolk, VA ABC affiliate last week, John McCain was asked why he was not beating Barack Obama in the state, considering Virginia has voted for a Republican president in every election since 1964. McCain replied that he is doing better in more recent polling and nearly cited “Joe the Bomber” as the reason. He quickly corrected himself, saying “[U]h — Joe the Plumber”:
Q: [W]ith Virginia a reliably red state dating all the way back to 1964, how come you’re not doing better in the polls in Virginia?
MCCAIN: We’re doing much better ...
McCain Leads Obama By Wide Margin In One State
Firedoglake —
Which state is that? The state of confusion.
In his latest gaff video, John McCain almost gives credit for his campaign's success to "Joe the Bomber."
Check it out:
h/t ThinkProgress
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