John McCain actually said...

"McCain did not advocate a particular action on behalf of Paxson, either for them or, for that matter, against them. He simply asked the relevant regulatory body to act, because they had taken so much ..."

"My campaign is not doing that anymore."

"I do not have sufficient details on this case to make a judgment."

"At no time have I ever done anything that would betray the public trust nor make a decision which in any way would not be in the public interest and would favor anyone or any organization."