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Mr. McCain used his cross-party appeal to help Mr. Kyl overcome a strong Democratic challenger in 2006; two years later, Mr. Kyl vouched for Mr. McCain’s conservative bona fides during his unsuccessful race for president.
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In 2008, Jon Kyl vouched for John McCain's conservative credentials during McCain's presidential campaign.
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Claim Maker
Clay Risen
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{
    "date": "2008",
    "event": "Vouched for conservative bona fides",
    "person": "Jon Kyl",
    "election": "2008 U.S. Presidential Election",
    "associated_person": "John McCain"
}
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Politics Elections
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September 17, 2026 at 9:11 PM (4 weeks ago)
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September 17, 2026 at 9:11 PM (4 weeks ago)

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Jon Kyl, Senator Known for His Skills Behind the Scenes, Dies at 84
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/us/politics/jon-kyl-dead.html

Jon Kyl, a former Republican congressman and senator from Arizona, died at 84. He was known for his policy expertise, political acumen, and leadership roles, often working behind the scenes.

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