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On the recordDecember 31, 2007
He does not expect to win. He does not expect to place, but, boy, he would love to show.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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King relays McCain's expectations for the Iowa caucuses, indicating he aims to demonstrate strength despite not expecting to win.

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