McCain can't explain his earmarks savings

When George Stephanopoulos scratches the surface of McCain's claim that he will cut earmarks, McCain cannot defend his plan. Air date 4/20/08.

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[123bigr]

freeagain-You need to check your numbers. Mccain has gotten earmarks. This is another lie that has been allowed to stand, but the truth is now out. Arizona got the majority of McCain's earmarks. How do you deal with this lie?

[cdaly69]

follow the bouncing ball--McCain will save billions by cutting earmarks and when pressed on which ones he will cut, he responds "I am cutting billions and billions out of defense spending which are not earmarked."

He will cut earmarks by cutting items that aren't even earmarked? OMG!

[FreeAgain2]

2008 Presidential Candidates Earmarks from Congress Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) -- $85,597,205 Sen. Sam Brownback (R-KS) -- $87,133,151 Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) -- $342,403,455 Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) -- $172,481,242 Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) -- $27,074,500 Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) -- $8,102,560 Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) -- $0 Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) -- $98,648,720 Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) -- $27,066,000 Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-CO) -- $17,558,700

[AdDigit]

It is nice that you posted the air date.