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Letterman Hounds McCain on Ayers

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Essential viewing: The late-night host doesn't let up on where the former Weather Underground leader fits into the campaign while interviewing McCain Thursday.

McCain ultimately bails, says: “But the point in this campaign is the economy, the economy and the economy.”

Also downplays Palin's “palling around with terrorists” remark: “There's millions of word said in the campaign. Come on!”

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