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The Call to Do Better

An imperfect leader, John McCain reveled in the struggle, and stood beside those who tried to improve the world.
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John McCain has passed from this life. Peace be unto him, and those who love him.

I’d never met McCain when I was hired on as senior policy adviser for his 2008 campaign. I knew him only a little when the campaign ended. But I had a front row seat

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