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SPIN CYCLE: Maverick McCain now political martyr

In the end, we got to know the meaning of "Country First." First, John McCain would make sacrifices for his country as the enemy's captive in a war. Decades later his party would sacrifice him as its captive in a national election. Considering the perils he faced against Barack Obama, the Arizona senator comes out of the election more martyr than maverick. McCain chose hard roads. Eight years ago...

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