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Saturday, August 25, 2018

Sen. John McCain, age 81, has died.

https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/25/politics/john-mccain-obituary/index.html About the time of the DNC, 2 years ago, he walked by just a few feet from me, with just one aide, at 30th St Station, Philadelphia, while I waited for my train. Someone who inspired respect and had backbone and honor. 8-26-2018