At least The View called them lies to McCain's face. Maybe the AP can quite dodging that word and just say it. He's either confused or lying and neither is what voters expect of a so-called maverick.
Republican presidential candidate John McCain on Friday defended two debunked television ads attacking Democrat Barack Obama and claimed erroneously that running mate Sarah Palin never sought money for lawmakers' pet projects as Alaska governor.
Palin has sought nearly $200 million in earmarks this year alone.
