John McCain actually said...

I'm a conservative Republican. So, when I was approached when -- we had that conversation back in 2004, I mean, that's why I never even considered such a thing.

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John McCain responds to a question about potentially considering John Kerry as a running mate, emphasizing his Republican identity.

03/06/2008

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