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Paulsen doesn't like McCain's blank check on Iraq

Posted at 11:15 PM on July 21, 2008 by Tom Scheck

Erik Paulsen, the GOP endorsed candidate running for Congress in Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District, tells The Hill that he doesn't like his John McCain's "blank check" on Iraq:

When asked if his war position was similar to McCain's, though, Paulsen demurred and used a buzzword more often used by Democrats -- "blank check."

"I think Sen. McCain's more willing to give them a blank check," Paulsen told The Hill, before saying that he wants to continue to see a phased withdrawal.

Paulsen's DFL opponent, Ashwin Madia, has criticized Paulsen for not having a position on Iraq on his website. In fact, a recent check of Paulsen's website still doesn't show a statement regarding Iraq.

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