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John McCain: “This is the fundamental difference between Senator Obama and me. We both disagree with President Bush on economic…”

On the recordOctober 26, 2008
This is the fundamental difference between Senator Obama and me. We both disagree with President Bush on economic policy. The difference is he thinks taxes have been too low and I think spending has been too high.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain distinguishes his economic views from those of Obama and Bush.

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