Rumsfeld said he was deferring to "the expert" but at McCain's prompting, he then answered.

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He emailed me some questions, I answered and he then posted his piece.

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In 1988, Michael Dukakis lost a double-digit lead and then the election after he answered without any apparent feeling or emotion, moderator Bernie Shaw's question as to whether he theoretically would support the death penalty for someone who raped his wife.

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Then, 12 weeks ago, he answered the call of duty when he left for boot camp.

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Then to my intense relief, he answered the new question.

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The survey then reported that John answered the request, either saying he was too busy to help much or that, even though he was busy, he would help as much as needed.

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