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John McCain: “Republicans lost control of Congress in 2006 and 2008 because we let spending get completely out of control. J.D.…”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2010
Republicans lost control of Congress in 2006 and 2008 because we let spending get completely out of control. J.D. Hayworth was part of that. I was not.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain blamed Hayworth for contributing to fiscal irresponsibility that led to Republican losses in Congress.

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