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Infomercial pitchman slams McCain for campaign ad

Sen. John McCain is taking heat from a television infomercial star famous for hawking free government money, who is angry that the Arizona senator used him in a campaign ad without permission.

GOP Sen. McCain to oppose Kagan for high court

Republican Sen. John McCain says he plans to vote against confirming Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan.

In Colo. speech, GOP chair shrugs off Afghan gaffe

In his first public remarks since his widely condemned comments on Afghanistan, Republican Party chairman Michael Steele said Thursday he "ain't goin' anywhere" despite calls for his resignation.

McCain: Steele must assess his future as GOP head

The embattled head of the GOP isn't getting an endorsement from Sen. John McCain.

McCain uses infomercial stars to poke fun at rival

Matthew Lesko and Miss Cleo make appearances in U.S. Sen. John McCain's latest Web video poking fun at his Republican challenger's role as an infomercial pitchman.

McCain disagrees with AZ gov's drug 'mule' comment

U.S. Sen. John McCain says he disagrees with Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's statements that most people crossing the U.S. southern border illegally are smuggling drugs, but he thinks she is doing a good job of standing up for her state.

McCain: Setting Afghan withdrawal date ill-advised

Sen. John McCain said Thursday he still thinks it's a mistake to publicly announce a July 2011 date for the start of a U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.

McCain launches new ad critical of Hayworth

Arizona Sen. John McCain is launching a new television ad attacking his primary challenger as a "huckster" for his role as pitchman for a Florida company.

AZ Senate hopeful regrets pitch for troubled firm

John McCain's Republican primary challenger said he regrets taping an infomercial on behalf of a company accused of taking advantage of consumers.

McCain to Snooki: I won't tax your tanning bed

Arizona Sen. John McCain is taking to Twitter to slam President Barack Obama, this time in an exchange with a star from MTV's hit reality series "Jersey Shore."

Hayworth hits McCain for fundraiser's Ponzi scheme

A now-disbarred Florida lawyer who admitted to orchestrating a huge Ponzi scheme gave more than $180,000 to Arizona Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign, contributions that McCain's Senate rival is now making an issue in their competitive primary.

Once rivals, McCain and Romney campaign together

Once bitter rivals for the presidency, Mitt Romney and John McCain campaigned together as friends on Friday, one gearing up for a likely presidential bid and the other fighting to hold onto his seat in the U.S. Senate.

NRA endorses McCain in Arizona Republican primary

The National Rifle Association endorsed John McCain Thursday in Arizona's Republican Senate primary.

Romney to campaign with McCain next week in Ariz.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will campaign with John McCain in Arizona next week.

McCain gets rejected troop request back in Senate

Sen. John McCain resurrected a proposal to send an additional 6,000 National Guard troops to the U.S-Mexico border just hours after President Barack Obama's Democratic allies in the Senate killed the plan.

Democrats stop bid to send 6,000 troops to border

President Barack Obama's Democratic allies in the Senate on Thursday killed a move by presidential rival John McCain to send an additional 6,000 National Guard troops to the U.S-Mexico border.

McCain launches ads blasting opponent on spending

Arizona Sen. John McCain launched new radio and television ads Thursday that blast his primary opponent for supporting congressional earmarks.

McCain files signatures to qualify for ballot

Arizona Sen. John McCain said Friday that primary voters across the nation sent a clear message this week that they're angry and frustrated.

McCain hires new campaign manager after shake-up

Arizona Sen. John McCain has hired his former Senate chief of staff to be the new manager of his campaign.

Palin backs candidate in Washington Senate race

Sarah Palin on Thursday endorsed a Senate candidate backed by the tea party, a move that complicates national Republican efforts to recruit their favored choice in the Washington state race.

Former Phoenix journalist running against McCain

A journalist whose reporting in the late 1980s helped put a spotlight on John McCain's role in the Keating Five savings and loan scandal is now hoping to take the Arizona senator's seat.

After dismissing fence, McCain touts it in ad

Three years after dismissing the effectiveness of building a fence on the U.S.-Mexico border, Arizona Sen. John McCain is airing a campaign ad in which he declares: "complete the danged fence."

McCain shakes up campaign; Pa. Senate race tight

Sen. John McCain's re-election bid lost its campaign manager and another veteran Republican official, part of a shake-up for the Arizona lawmaker locked in a tight primary race with radio host and former Rep. J.D. Hayworth.

Obama pokes fun at McCain's maverick claim

President Barack Obama is poking fun at Sen. John McCain's claim he was not identified as a maverick.

Obama opines on love — and birth certificates

Pearls of wisdom from President Barack Obama: Few things in life are harder to find and more important to keep than love.

Headless Bodies And Other Immigration Tall Tales In Arizona: The fallacies of Brewer, McCain, et al
Source: The Washington Post

Two articles: Headless bodies and other immigration tall tales in Arizona

Obama to challenge Arizona's lockdown
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald

WASHINGTON: Republicans and some Arizona law enforcement figures have attacked Barack Obama over Washington's legal challenge to the state's tough new immigration laws.

It's official: Obama admin will sue Arizona over immigration law
Source: The Washington Post

So it's official: Obama's Justice Department will announce this week that it's suing Arizona to overturn the onerous immigration law.

Its official! - Justice Dept. sues, seeks injunction on Ariz. immigration law
Source: The Washington Post

"The Justice Department filed suit Tuesday against Arizona, charging that the state's new immigration law is unconstitutional and requesting a preliminary injunction to stop the legislation from taking effect.

Militia Members Guarding the Border Themselves
Source: myfoxphoenix

From ex-military to the everyday person, these private citizens are doing what they have to do in order to protect themselves and............

Glenn Greenwald sarcastically calls out AP for using "torture" to refer to Chinese interrogation techniques, citing US torture justifications. AP changes their article.
Source: Salon.com

From an Associated Press article today on the conviction in China of an American citizen accused of spying and collecting "state secrets":

Sen. McCain calls RNC head's Afghan war remarks 'wildly inaccurate'
Source: NY Daily News

The GOP leader continues to face fireworks from his own party this holiday weekend This was a war of Obama's choosing," the RNC chairman said. "This is not something the United States had actively prosecuted or wanted to engage in." (?!)

Sunday Talk - History Is What You Make Of It
Source: Daily Kos

As you've probably known since childhood, 234 years ago today we declared our independence from England. But until this week, none of us could have known that:

Al Hunt Calls Out McCain for Fear Mongering About Crime Rates in Arizona - Points Out Rates Are Down | Video Cafe
Source: Crooks and Liars

HUNT: I must say, John McCain, in his interview with you, Jake, that was extraordinary to say that crime is up there. He's talking about Mexico. Crime is down in Arizona. Every single academic study that's been done shows that immigrants commit fewer crimes.

McCain and WaPo attack Jones Act
Source: Daily Kos

The Obama Administration has said no one has requested a Jones Act waiver.

McCain: Gov. Brewer is standing up for Arizona
Source: Welcome to StarNet

U.S. Sen. John McCain says Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has done a good job in the debate over illegal immigration, but he doesn't agree with her that most people crossing the border illegally are smuggling drugs.

Jan Brewer Claims Beheadings 'Come With Illegal Immigration'
Source: Think Progress

Last week, news broke that Gov. Jan Brewer (R-AZ) erroneously claimed that the majority of undocumented immigrants "are coming here and they're bringing drugs" during a primary election debate on June 15th.

GOP's false talking point: Jones Act blocks Gulf help
Source: McClatchy

WASHINGTON — From former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to Arizona Sen.

Palin: Obama administration selling out allies
Source: msnbc.com

NORFOLK, Va. — Sarah Palin on Sunday painted President Barack Obama's administration as a cowering giant intent on surrendering the nation's mantle as a superpower and willing to sell out its allies.

Tea Party Jesus: Blog Puts Words Of Conservatives In The Mouth Of Christ (PICTURES)
Source: The Huffington Post

The concept behind the site Tea Party Jesus is simple: Put the words of conservative Christian social and political figures in the mouth of Christ.

What does 'secure the border' mean?

There can be no comprehensive immigration reform until the border is secured.

McCain Disagrees With Gov. Jan Brewer: Most Undocumented Immigrants Are Not 'Drug Mules'
Source: Think Progress

Last week, ThinkProgress reported that, during a recent primary debate, Gov. Jan Brewer (R-AZ) falsely claimed that the "majority" of undocumented immigrants who come to the U.S.

Political unrest must end
Source: The Spectator

Baby killer, liar, socialist, death panels, whatever else you can think of, and, for good measure, the kitchen sink too.

Senate hopeful regrets infomercial pitch
Source: msnbc.com

John McCain's Republican primary challenger said he regrets taping an infomercial on behalf of a company accused of taking advantage of consumers.

Immigration back on front burner due to Ariz. law
Source: msnbc.com

With the scrawl of a pen, GOP Gov. Jan Brewer of Arizona awakened the dormant but explosive issue of illegal immigration, sending shock waves across the political spectrum in an election year when both parties had hoped to sidestep the topic.

Why Sarah Palin Will Never Lead the Religious Right
Source: AlterNet.org

Despite her claim to a conservative form of feminism, Sarah Palin will never lead the religious right for one simple reason: She's a woman. To the Republican base, Sarah Palin represents many things: a trailblazer for female candidates, a "pro-life" stalwart, a devoted mother, a …

Reaction to Obama's ouster of Gen. McChrystal
Source: msnbc.com

Reaction to President Barack Obama's ouster Wednesday of Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, and naming of Gen. David Petraeus to take over the war:

US general in Afghan war to see Obama over remarks
Source: msnbc.com

With the ramped-up war in Afghanistan at a precarious moment, President Barack Obama prepared to hear his top war commander explain biting published complaints about the commander in chief and his aides. Even before their showdown, the White House's rebuke of Gen.