Barack Obama got more campaign contributions from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac "than any other member of Congress, except for the Democratic chairmen of the committee that oversees them."
John McCain on Friday, September 19th, 2008 in Green Bay, Wis. >>Details
"I investigated Abramoff and people ended up in jail."
John McCain on Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 in an appearance on Fox News’ “Fox and Friends” >>Details
"You know, the approval rating of Congress is down to 13 percent."
John McCain on Wednesday, June 18th, 2008 in an interview with Springfield, Mo., News-Leader >>Details
"I committed to public financing; (Obama) committed to public financing."
John McCain on Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 in a news conference in Columbus, Ohio >>Details
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