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McCain Campaign Autopsy

Chief strategist Steve Schmidt talks about the moment—back in September—when he knew McCain was doomed. Plus, his surprising view on gay marriage, and more scoop on leaks.

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Mary Altaffer
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Reached on a long-planned vacation outside the country, former McCain campaign chief strategist Steve Schmidt was in the middle of letting go. Still determined to convince observers that McCain’s campaign had nothing to be ashamed of—in its tone or in the eventual outcome—Schmidt echoed some familiar talking points: noting, for...

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