Numerous media outlets reported McCain's attack on Obama over public financing without noting McCain's loan

Media Matters by L.K.A., M.G. | Jun. 21, 2008 (News Analysis)

Numerous media outlets have reported all or part of Sen. John McCain's statement rebuking Sen. Barack Obama for his decision to forgo public financing in the general election without mentioning that during the primary, McCain signed a loan that could have forced him to remain in the race -- even if he had no chance of winning -- in order to be eligible for public matching funds to repay the loan. Full Story »

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 by Harv Roth - Oct. 1, 2008

The McCain campaign has challenged their opponent to accept public funding. The media has not been reporting this story fairly. Media Matters exposes the deceptive tactics that avoid a little discussed problem McCain has with financing his campaign. Loaded with facts , quotes, and explanations of Federal Election Finance Laws the problem is massive for McCain and his bid for President.

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