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“It's impossible to imagine the Democratic Party seeking a pro-life, free-trading, non-protectionist deficit hawk.”

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John McCain was an American politician, statesman, and retired naval officer who served as a United States Senator from Arizona from 1987 to 2017. He was the Republican nominee for President of the United States in the 2008 election. McCain was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, and his career was marked by his strong advocacy for civil liberties, campaign finance reform, and military service. more

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