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    The Primaries Roll On

    After yesterday's primaries, Republican John McCain is among those acting as if Barack Obama will be his Democratic opponent come November. Last night he called Obama's speeches "eloquent but empty." Today, he accused Obama of saying he would limit himself to pubic financing if he made the general election, but then backing off. Jennifer…

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    After yesterday's primaries, Republican John McCain is among those acting as if Barack Obama will be his Democratic opponent come November. Last night he called Obama's speeches "eloquent but empty." Today, he accused Obama of saying he would limit himself to pubic financing if he made the general election, but then backing off. Jennifer Skalka edits Hotline on Call, a web publication of the National Journal.

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    George W. Bush Goes to Africa
    1. 1:37The Primaries Roll OnYou’re reading this
    2. 7:27Bush's African Legacy
    3. 44:30Navy Prepares to Shoot Down Spy Satellite
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      Warren Olney

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      Jennifer Skalka

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    George W. Bush Goes to Africa
    1. 1:37The Primaries Roll OnYou’re reading this
    2. 7:27Bush's African Legacy
    3. 44:30Navy Prepares to Shoot Down Spy Satellite
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