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Archive Home > 2008 > July > 30 > McCain backs off his no-new-tax pledge

McCain backs off his no-new-tax pledge


July 30, 2008

WASHINGTON — John McCain’s signal that he may be open to a higher payroll tax for Social Security, despite previous vows not to raise taxes of any kind, is drawing sharp rebukes from conservatives.

McCain’s shift has come in stages, catching some Republicans by....

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