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July
22 McCain vs. the Media

In a week when much of the media is zeroed in on Barack Obama's trip overseas, John McCain is taking a page from Hillary Clinton's playbook and trying to guilt journalists into more balanced coverage.

His Website has launched an actual voting challenge where users can pick their favorite song "for their devotion."

"The media is in love with Barack," the Website declares.

Currently leading is this song/video, with Chris Matthews bearing the brunt of the mocking...

Posted: Tue, July 22, 2008, 12:07 PM

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