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Reid: McCain Is 'trying To Divert Attention From His Failing Campaign'

Speaking to reporters Wednesday night, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid reiterated his criticism of Sen. John McCain for announcing he is suspending his campaign activities and returning to Washington.

“It appears to me that John McCain is trying to divert attention from his failing campaign,” Reid said. “Coming back here is not going to add to the process.”

Reid said the Senate is “doing just fine” without McCain.

“We should not have presidential politics entering here.”

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