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Sen. John McCain came to the defense of President Barack Obama Thursday, saying he understands the anger and emotion the president displayed when he denounced those who voted against a universal background check amendment as part of a larger Senate gun-control measure. McCain told CNN he sympathized with Obama's description of the vote on Wednesday as a “shameful” day in Washington because lawmakers failed to pass the legislation that grew out of the tragic December massacre of 20 schoolchildren and six educators in Newtown, Conn. “I understand how the president felt very strongly,” McCain said. “He was in Newtown. He...

Even the most diehard Romney supporter knows that Mitt Romney is not the best the entire Republican Party has to offer. I’m sure you can think of at least one person – just one – who would be better. Well, then, give that person a chance! At a brokered convention, anyone, even someone not currently in the race, can become the nominee. This is important to note, and it may be critical to our success in November. Even Romney booster John McCain admits that Romney is so damaged at this point that he will probably be defeated by Obama in...