McCain the Maverick? Not So Fast
In the battle to define John McCain, the man himself would have you call him "the original maverick." Barack Obama, meanwhile, says McCain is running for George W. Bush's third term. This identity struggle could determine the outcome of the election.In the battle to define John McCain, the man himself would have you call him “the original maverick.” Barack Obama, meanwhile, says McCain is running for George W. Bush’s third term. This identity struggle could determine the outcome of the election.
John McCain’s “maverick” commercial:
Barack Obama’s response:
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