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AP’s two faces of John McCain

From the AP:

John McCain embraces and expels Washington like an accordion player belting out a song. Squeeze in and he touts his vast knowledge of the capital city. Draw out and he casts himself a reformer bent on changing its ways.

This time around, though, McCain is projecting a dual image: the outside insider. A 25-year [...]

AP Says Palin Avoiding Reporter’s Questions

The Associated Press says Governor Palin is effectively deferring all questions about her record as Alaska’s governor to McCain’s camp.
Palin’s government press secretary now turns away inquiries from any reporter who isn’t permanently based in Alaska.
Wire service says it’s

part of an ambitious Republican strategy to limit any embarrassing disclosures and carefully shape her image.
Also, a [...]