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

On the recordAugust 9, 2012
To accuse someone of doing something without a shred of proof that the allegation has any substance is really something I, frankly, don't understand. I think politics are tough, and 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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John McCain criticizes Harry Reid for making unsubstantiated allegations against Mitt Romney.

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