Quick DU guide to understanding McCain's recent lies relating to his lobbyist pals [View All]

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McCain's campaign stated that the Senator was not asked by Paxon or the Paxon lobbyist about writing the FCC to assist them. His own previous testimony admits to meeting with them about that very thing and Paxon himself stated that he met with him at his office and that the Paxon lobbyist arranged the meeting.

The McCain campaign denial:

"No representative of Paxson or Alcalde and Fay personally asked Senator McCain to send a letter to the FCC regarding this proceeding."

The truth as told by Paxon:

"I remember going there to meet with him." He recalled that he told McCain: "You're head of the Commerce Committee. The FCC is not doing its job. I would love for you to write a letter."

McCain's 2002 deposition:

"I was contacted by Mr. Paxson on this issue." and "I'm sure I spoke with him, yes."