Neo-conservative Michael Goldfarb, who worked for John McCain during the presidential election, hails his former opponent in the Weekly Standard.

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In the 1990s, the McCain family feuded publicly when Wallace wanted his son Michael to take control of the company, while Harrison favored bringing in outside executives.

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Dick Cheney, Colin Powell, Tom Ridge, Karl Rove, Rush Limbaugh and even Meghan McCain have had their say along with the new party chairman, Michael Steele.

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