McCain Is Obama's Unwitting Ally

McCain Is Obama's Unwitting Ally
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US Sen. John McCain briefs the media during a press statement at the Security Conference in Munich, southern Germany, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. The 49th Munich Security Conference started Friday afternoon with experts from 90 delegations. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Remember this week: History may record it as the only time in his presidency that Barack Obama was glad John McCain stayed in the Senate after losing the 2008 presidential race to him.

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