1.0 link 111929 <![CDATA[McCain Campaign Initially Stood By Gramm Remarks]]> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/07/10/mccain-campaign-initially_n_111929.html The McCain campaign is working hard to distance itself from statements made by economic adviser Phil Gramm describing the current economic downturn as a "mental recession" and saying America had "sort of become a nation of whiners."

But in an initial statement published by Politico and then, seemingly, removed from its site, a McCain campaign aide actually stood by Gramm's remarks, saying the interview as a whole was merely meant as a preview of the Senator's economic agenda.

"Mr. Gramm...

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