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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- In the face of mounting controversy over headline-grabbing statements from the Rev. John Hagee, CNN has learned that presumptive Republican nominee John McCain decided Thursday to reject his endorsement.

The Huffington Post had published a recording of Hagee saying that Adolf Hitler had been fulfilling God's will by hastening the desire of Jews to return to Israel in accordance with biblical prophecy.

"Obviously, I find these remarks and others deeply offensive and indefensible, and I repudiate them. I did not know of them before Rev. Hagee's endorsement, and I feel I must reject his endorsement as well," McCain said in a statement to CNN on Thursday.

Shortly after McCain's announcement Thursday afternoon, Hagee withdrew his endorsement, citing critics who had been "grossly misrepresenting" his positions.

"I am tired of these baseless attacks and fear that they have become a distraction in what should be a national debate about important issues. I have therefore decided to withdraw my endorsement of Sen. McCain for president effective today, and to remove myself from any active role in the 2008 campaign," he said in a statement.

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[ 22 May 2008: Message edited by: Snuckles ]

As if there was any valid equivalence of Wright with these two who are closer to mainstream versions of Jim Jones.
Their path to paradise: instead of Jonestown, it is the planet, and instead of a bowl of kool-aid, it is the world's nuclear arsenal.

"...if you knew what was ahead of you, you'd be glad to be stepping over tonight." --James Jones

[ 24 May 2008: Message edited by: contrarianna ]