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McCain’s Out-of-Touch Co-Chair Says U.S. is “a Nation of Whiners”

July 10, 2008

Former Sen. Phil Gramm of Texas, the co-chair of John McCain's presidential campaign and his top economic advisor, says America has "become a nation of whiners" and the only downturn facing our country is a "mental recession." AFSCME President Gerald McEntee says McCain and his campaign haven't got a clue about the real problems facing America's working families.

Every time you look around lately, John McCain and friends are spouting off about important issues like the economy, globalization and Social Security. And with each passing day, they give Americans a clearer sign of just how out of touch they really are.

Read more at the Huffington Post.

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