Here’s an article on it. Bush denied it. I’m not defending Bush. Just stating what was said at the time. McCain can show the evidence that it was President Bush if she has it. But typical John McCain at the time got angry and played the victim. And like father like daughter she is still holding on to it 20 years later.
https://www.politico.com/story/2010/03/rove-denies-role-in-mccain-rumor-034075
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