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Blitzer still can't stop calling McCain a “straight-talker”

Written by Media Matters Staff

Published 02/27/09 9:39 PM EST

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  • Blitzer on McCain: “I know he's a straight-talker”
  • Even after McCain retracts Iraq war statement, Blitzer calls it “straight talk”
  • Matthews, Blitzer call McCain “maverick,” “straight talk[er],” for calling for Craig resignation

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