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McCain Defends Ayers Robocalls

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In a taped interview on CBS' "Early Show," the Arizona Senator stands by his campaign's robocalls linking Obama to the former Weather Underground leader.

"That robocall is absolutely accurate and, by the way, Senator Obama's campaign is running robocalls as we speak."

Told that Palin suggested she does not favor the calls, says "Well, Sarah is a maverick." Also insists his campaign is focused on the economy.

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