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On the recordFebruary 12, 2008
McCain actually showed some courage, and he said, you know what? This is irresponsible. He said, I can't support a tax cut with -- and I quote -- 'so many of the benefits going to the most fortunate.'
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama references McCain's previous stance on tax cuts and critiques his current position.

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