McCain's passion for campaign finance limits cools (McCain Flip Flops for Hisself)

Los Angeles Times ^ | February 12, 2008 | AP Staff

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WASHINGTON -- Sen. John McCain, a passionate advocate of limits on campaign finances, is turning down government matching funds for the primary season to free him to spend more money as he prepares for a general election contest.

McCain, who appears headed to win the Republican presidential nomination, sent letters to the Federal Election Commission and the Treasury Department notifying them of his decision to withdraw from the presidential election financing system.

McCain had asked to participate in the public system last summer when his campaign, his fundraising and his poll numbers hit a low point that threatened to unravel his candidacy.

Though the FEC declared him eligible to receive $5.8 million in December, the money would not have become available until next month.

By accepting the money, moreover, McCain would have been required to limit his spending for the primary to about $54 million -- an amount the campaign was close to reaching.

More here: LA Times

[TigersEye]

I think he did! It must be code for “screw you!”

[potlatch]

Secret codes amongst the guys!! lol

[TigersEye]

Illuminutty.

[potlatch]

[Illuminutty.]

ILLUMINAUGHTY !

[devolve]

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Bumperooooo

[potlatch]

No additions from you, huh?

[TigersEye]

LOL

[null and void]

Actually, that should be “hiss elf”. You know - the short snake with a pointy hat... ;-P

Kucinich?

[MortMan]

Nah snakes don’t get all wrinkly! ;-P

[dr_who_2]

Prepare for that debate question, John.

[dr_who_2]

New World Order: That’s one phrase I haven’t heard in a long time. Funny thing is, I still haven’t a clue what it’s supposed to mean some 15 years later.