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The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry is backing U.S. Sen. John McCain’s re-election bid. McCain’s campaign announced the endorsement Friday. The senior senator is seeking his fifth term. He faces a Republican primary challenge from former Scottsdale congressman and radio talk show host J.D. Hayworth. “Throughout his congressional career, Sen. McCain has been a consistent champion for our state and country’s entrepreneurial spirit and for policies that encourage job creation and free enterprise,” Arizona Chamber President and CEO Glenn Hamer said in a prepared statement. “In this past year alone, Sen. McCain has stood strong against job killing legislation...

Washington (CNN) – President Obama tersely reminded Sen. John McCain Thursday during the White House health care summit that, "We're not campaigning anymore. The election is over." The president was referring to the 2008 presidential race, but McCain still has a Senate campaign to deal with back in Arizona. And on Friday, his re-election campaign released yet another radio spot, this time enlisting his fellow Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl to promote McCain's "conservative principles." Kyl narrates the 30-second ad and tell listeners: "Arizona could have no stronger advocate than John. He's with me every step of the way in fighting...