Just dropped · Trial Balloon · Ep. 193
The Magnificent Seven
NBC News: “The family of John McCain sharply rebuked the National Republican Congressional Committee on Wednesday for releasing political advertisements that use footage of the late senator to attack Democratic candidates in Arizona and Michigan.”
From a statement: “The McCain family believes it’s unfortunate that the senator’s image is being weaponized this election season. They hope that there would be more respect, especially so soon after his passing.”
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