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He was heavily involved with former "super-lobbyist" Jack Abramoff. Although he later cooperated with federal investigators and was never found to have done anything illegal, Hayworth was the largest recipient of campaign money from the now-convicted Abramoff.Even more disquieting from a conservative philosophical point of view, Hayworth was supportive of the Bush era's big spending -- much more so than the fiscally prudent McCain.

fter serving six terms in Congress John David “J.D.” Hayworth returned to the radio booth where he has hosted of a conservative talk show in Phoenix. He recently decided to get back into the political arena, and is challenging incumbent Senator and former GOP Presidential candidate John McCain, with a unique brand of conservative policy and rhetoric. Need proof? While appearing on Hardball last night he told Chis Matthews that, yes, Barack Obama should produce a birth certificate. When asked by the host if he was as “far right as the birthers?” Hayworth responded, “well, gosh, we all had to...