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John McCain: “As Dan Simon mentioned earlier, presidential candidate John McCain once called Jerry Falwell an agent of intolerance or…”

On the recordMay 14, 2007
As Dan Simon mentioned earlier, presidential candidate John McCain once called Jerry Falwell an agent of intolerance or at least referred to what we think was Jerry Falwell as that. Senator McCain is singing a different tune now.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Discussion on McCain's changing stance towards Falwell, indicating a shift in political alliances.

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