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Iraq Will Make or Break My Campaign: McCain

Says he'll lose if surge fails—then back pedals

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 26, 2008 5:40 AM CST

(Newser) – John McCain flatly told reporters yesterday that if US policy in Iraq doesn't work, "I'll lose." But then he quickly asked to "retract" his "stark" pronouncement, adding that he hoped voters would also back him for his ability to run... Read full story »

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