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Straight Talk America

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Straight Talk America was a political action committee and intercampaign outreach vehicle created by Senator John McCain. Originally formed during McCain’s 2000 bid for the Republican presidential nomination, it was revived again in 2005, and then retired in 2007 as he announced his formal bid for the presidency in 2008.

Notable people

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Funding

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According to FEC filings:[3]

  • 2006 – $7,938,413
  • 2008 – $373,703

References

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  1. ^ Chris Cillizza and Zachary A. Goldfarb, "McCain Campaign Hires 'Best Bricklayer'" Washington Post, Sunday, March 19, 2006; Page A05
  2. ^ "Rep. Craig Goldman, District 97 (R-Fort Worth)". Texas Directory. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
  3. ^ Straight Talk America | OpenSecrets
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