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Barney Frank: Barney Frank, who is taking the lead for the Democrats, said to reporters of John McCain, he's saving us from a deal…

On the recordSeptember 23, 2008
Barney Frank, who is taking the lead for the Democrats, said to reporters of John McCain, he's saving us from a deal we're about to make. We're trying to rescue the economy, not the McCain campaign.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Frank comments on McCain's involvement in the bailout negotiations, suggesting that McCain's presence is hindering progress.

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