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- McCain made the statement on March 13, 2008
- Statement made during FOX News interview
- Dan Abrams revealed McCain's words in a 12-minute segment of his show
- Michelle Obama is presidential candidate Barack Obama's wife
- Republicans have criticized Michelle Obama for her similar February 2008 statement
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Republican presidential candidate John McCain held an interview with FOX News in March 2008 in which he was quoted as saying, "I didn't really love America until I was deprived of her company." MSNBC's Dan Abrams revealed the statement on his June 19, 2008, show, following up the next day with a report that the comments had disappeared from FOX's online transcripts.This news comes after Republican criticism of Michelle Obama's February 2008 statement that she was proud of America "for the first time in my adult life."Huffington Post: McCain: I 'Didn't Love America' Until Held Prisoner (VIDEO) (June 19, 2008)
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John McCain Fast Facts
- Born: August 29, 1936
- Birthplace: Panama Canal
- Graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1958
- Was a Vietnam P.O.W.
- U.S. Senator
- 2008 presidential candidate for Republican Party
- Spouse: Cindy Hensley McCain
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John McCain Didn't Love America Questions
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Do you trust John McCain to make important decisions about the future of the Internet? 8 AnswersNo, he's not someone who lives and dreams for the future of Internet. He isn't someone who uses the Internet and is one of those people who might believe AOL o... read more -
Has fmr Arizona Rep. J.D. Hayworth given any indication (on his talk show, etc) that he is planning on challenging Sen. John McCain 1 AnswerThere has been no official word, but the New Times says: "The word is that he's comfortable being the tribune of the far-right locally." I'm doubtful it will h... read more -
Since the NYT didnt retract their story, does that mean Vicki Iseman and John McCain did have an affair 2 AnswersNo. The NYT has always maintained that the story was always about McCain's relationship with lobbyists and that any implication of an affair was a minor portio... read more -
Why did Obama call a spending freeze a bad idea ("hatchet job") when McCain proposed it a year ago? 1 AnswerIt was a bad idea a year ago. The country needed the spending to stimulate the economy. It's not a matter of being ahead, or behind. You have to time things rig... read more
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