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John McCain: To accuse someone of doing something without a shred of proof that that --the allegation has any substance is really…

On the recordAugust 1, 2012
To accuse someone of doing something without a shred of proof that that --the allegation has any substance is really something I frankly don't understand. I think politics are tough. I enjoy the give and take, but I think Harry might have gone over the line here.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain criticizes Reid for making allegations against Romney without evidence.

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