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John McCain
stated on January 18, 2017 an interview on Fox News

"The Taliban went after and murdered" people identified in the Chelsea Manning leaks.

By Lauren Carroll • February 1, 2017

John McCain
stated on January 4, 2016 a newspaper interview

The Every Student Succeeds Act "did away basically with Common Core."

By Anthony Cave • February 29, 2016

John McCain
stated on January 13, 2015 a press conference

"About 30 percent" of those released from Guantanamo "have re-entered the fight."

By Lauren Carroll • January 15, 2015

John McCain
stated on August 3, 2010 a report

Federal stimulus money went to a Georgia Tech project that will "apparently involve the professor jamming with 'world-renowned musicians' to 'hopefully also create satisfying works of art.'"

By Willoughby Mariano • September 13, 2010

John McCain
stated on May 7, 2010 a campaign ad

"Of all the illegals in America, more than half come through Arizona."

By Alex Holt • July 23, 2010

John McCain
stated on September 26, 2008 Oxford, Miss.

Obama "has voted in the United States Senate to increase taxes on people who make as low as $42,000 a year."

By Angie Drobnic Holan • September 26, 2008

John McCain
stated on September 26, 2008 the first presidential debate in Oxford, Miss.

House Republicans "weren't part of the negotiations" on the Wall Street bailout plan.

By Shawn Zeller • September 26, 2008

John McCain
stated on September 26, 2008 Oxford, Miss.

"Senator Obama has the most liberal voting record in the United States Senate."

By Angie Drobnic Holan, Bill Adair • September 26, 2008

John McCain
stated on September 15, 2008 a news release.

"Barack Obama has the longest track record of any candidate in this election in support of the 'Bridge To Nowhere.' "

September 23, 2008

John McCain
stated on September 22, 2008 Reading, Pa.

"Last week Senator Obama's running mate said, get this, 'Raising taxes is patriotic.' "

By Shawn Zeller • September 23, 2008

John McCain
stated on September 16, 2008 an interview on CNN's "American Morning"

"I said two years ago that the Fannie and Freddie thing was a very serious problem and we had to work on it."

By Adriel Bettelheim • September 17, 2008

John McCain
stated on September 9, 2008 in a television ad

Education Week says Obama 'hasn't made a significant mark on education,' is 'elusive' on accountability, and a 'staunch defender of the existing public school monopoly.'

By Angie Drobnic Holan • September 11, 2008

John McCain
stated on September 8, 2008 a TV ad

Palin "stopped the Bridge to Nowhere."

By Bill Adair • September 8, 2008

John McCain
stated on September 3, 2008 a TV ad

Obama is the Senate's "most liberal."

By Bill Adair • September 3, 2008

John McCain
stated on August 15, 2008

On Obama, "The press warns the 'Taxman Cometh.'"

August 15, 2008

John McCain
stated on August 8, 2008 a television ad

Obama "promises more taxes on small business, seniors, your life savings, your family."

By Angie Drobnic Holan • August 12, 2008

John McCain
stated on August 8, 2008 in a television ad.

"Obama voted to raise taxes on people making just $42,000."

By Angie Drobnic Holan • August 8, 2008

John McCain
stated on August 8, 2008 in a radio ad.

Barack Obama promises higher taxes on "the sale of your home."

By Angie Drobnic Holan • August 8, 2008

John McCain
stated on July 30, 2008 a television ad

Obama "says he'll raise taxes on electricity."

By Angie Drobnic Holan • July 31, 2008

John McCain
stated on July 26, 2008 a TV ad

"He made time to go to the gym, but canceled a visit with wounded troops. Seems the Pentagon wouldn't allow him to bring cameras."

July 29, 2008

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