John McCain actually said...

The Republican House that failed to raise the debt ceiling would somehow escape all the blame. Then Democrats would have no choice but to pass a balanced budget amendment and reform entitlements and the Tea Party Hobbits could return to Middle Earth, having defeated Mordor.

Context

John McCain critiques the political strategy of the Republican House regarding the debt ceiling and its implications.

07/27/2011

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