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John McCain: Definining "Maverick" Down

For Republican nominee "maverick" is the new "flip flop"...

June 19, 2008 |

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I've finally realized what "maverick" really means. It means someone who takes both sides of every issue but everyone thinks he really means it. (And it helps if the media portrays them as someone who only panders because he "has to" implying he will only carry out those promises the individual voter wants carries out.)

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