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McCain takes on Times, denies link to lobbyist

A controversial New York Times story about John McCain and his relationship with a woman lobbyist eight years ago presents him with both a problem and an unexpected political opportunity, analysts said Thursday.

With the controversy erupting, the public faced a standoff Thursday as McCain stood with his wife, Cindy, and flatly denied the story in Toledo, Ohio, and the Times issued a statement...

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