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John McCain has changed position on invading Iraq. |
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McCain "hasn't held executive responsibility." |
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"He won't even support his colleague's ... motion to censure the Bush administration for systemic repeated illegal wiretaps." |
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Says Obama opposes offshore drilling and a gas tax holiday. |
James Bond-inspired ad is on target about drilling and gas taxes |
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Says Obama opposes innovation, the electric car and "clean, safe, nuclear energy." |
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"When he was asked a few years ago whether he could see himself lifting the cap on the payroll tax, (McCain) said, 'I could.' But today he's attacking me for holding the very same position." |
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John McCain "opposed legislation to fund levees and flood control programs, which he considers pork." |
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"I joined the Gang of 14, seven Republicans, seven Democrats, so that we wouldn’t blow up the United States Senate. Sen. Obama had the opportunity to join that group. He chose not to." |
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“Obama has maintained a friendship with a now convicted felon.” |
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Obama "wants a windfall profits tax on oil to go along with the new taxes he also plans for coal and natural gas." |
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