McCain Double Talk on Rick Renzi

When asked whether federally indicted Rick Renzi is still involved with his campaign, McCain responds:
"I don't think so. It doesn't matter."
(Media Availability; Cincinnati, OH 2/26/08)

The Facts:
Congressman Rick Renzi indicted on 35 Counts: "A federal grand jury has indicted Republican U.S. Rep. Richard Renzi of Arizona on 35 criminal counts including conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering and official extortion, according to court papers unsealed on Friday' [ Reuters, 2/22/08]

McCain Named Indicted Congressman Rick Renzi to To Co-Chair his "Arizona Leadership Team" In January 2008, just one month before he was indicted on 35 counts, including conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering and official extortion, Renzi was named a co-chair of McCain's 'Arizona Leadership Team;" [McCain News Release, 1/26/08; Targeted News Services, 1/26/08]

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