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John McCain: “Mr. Ayers, I don't care about a washed up terrorist, but Senator Clinton said in her debates with you, we need to know…”

On the recordOctober 14, 2008
Mr. Ayers, I don't care about a washed up terrorist, but Senator Clinton said in her debates with you, we need to know the full extent of that relationship. We need to know the full extent of senator Obama's relationship with ACORN who is on the verge of maybe perpetrating one of the greatest frauds in voters' history in this country.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain emphasizes the need for transparency regarding Obama's associations during the campaign.

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