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Wednesday, October 29, 2008 12:00 AM

How Dirksen lobbied on behalf of Jack McCain

A series of documents show the influential Illinois senator pushing LBJ hard for a promotion for John McCain's father, Adm. John "Jack" McCain Jr.
By Tom Brune

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Wednesday, October 29, 2008 11:55 AM

Because he was a drunk?

Runs in the family you know.

—The Beagle of Doom Read The Beagle of Doom's other letters

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Wednesday, October 29, 2008 09:05 AM

What were McNamara's concerns?

Frankly, I'm less curious about a senator lobbying for a constituent than I am about the concerns of the Secretary of State about a three-star general. Why didn't his boss think Adm. McCain deserved a promotion?

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