Once a Senator, Never a Saint.

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      This article reports on U.S. Senator John McCain and how his ties to special-interest lobbyists are affecting his 2008 presidential campaign. The article discusses McCain's reputation for straight-talk and reform, noting that it is difficult to maintain credibility and integrity when in politics. Lobbyists and fund-raisers that McCain aided include network owners Bud Paxson and Charles Ergen, and FedEx chief executive officer Fred Smith. INSET: Some of My Best Friends Are Lobbyists.