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CNN's Bennett falsely said McCain "hasn't recanted his position on ... McCain-Kennedy" immigration bill

Summary: Bill Bennett stated: "On the issues, the immigration debate, a lot of people thought would derail John McCain. He hasn't recanted that position. He hasn't recanted his position on McCain-Feingold or McCain-Kennedy." In fact, McCain stated during a Republican primary debate that he would not vote for the immigration reform bill he co-sponsored with Sen. Ted Kennedy.
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Posted by IRONY 101

When polticians have been around Washington long enough to have changed their positions on various issues multiple times that even their doddering old friends and supporters can't even keep track anymore...then it's time to step aside and allow a fresh generation of young leaders to step in. 

Posted Friday September 5, 2008 5:33:18 PM EDT / Flag this comment

Posted by DAWUSS in reply to IRONY 101

Like Sarah Palin and Barack Obama?

Posted Friday September 5, 2008 5:35:21 PM EDT / Flag this comment

Posted by DAWUSS

Is this flip-flopping or pandering or realizing you were wrong the first time around?

 

You decide.

Posted Friday September 5, 2008 5:34:50 PM EDT / Flag this comment

Posted by ukobserver in reply to DAWUSS

I would give it a 4th option. This is greasing up your palms getting ready togive a hand job to whoever you think will vote for you by saying what they want to hear while hoping that the other side don't get wind of it. Then again it could be just pandering!!

Posted Friday September 5, 2008 5:51:56 PM EDT / Flag this comment

Posted by foghornleghorn

Excuse me, Bill - they're getting ready to deal the cards - are you in?

Posted Friday September 5, 2008 5:54:23 PM EDT / Flag this comment