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Friday, August 1, 2008 12:00 AM

Wanting the White House in the worst way

The pundits who adore John McCain wonder why he has adopted campaign tactics he once despised, but his compromise with the smear merchants began a long time ago.
By Joe Conason

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  • Saturday, August 2, 2008 01:01 AM

    Rovian Twists

    The good Senator from AZ is the first to question the patriotism of those who disagree with his war views (the esteemed Baker-Hamilton Commission and about 65% of the population) while he consorts with a draft dodging traitor who knowingly outed a CIA agent...Mr. Rove should be on trial for treason, not chirping away on FOX...

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