McCain Not Dissing Billy Graham, Or Not?

(Follow up to story posted Monday) The John McCain campaign says it is working on a meeting with Billy Graham. Word that McCain had turned down such a meeting shot through evangelical circles in recent hours. But the McCain camp says it's untrue and that it's dealing directly with Franklin Graham to make it happen. Read more…

But...

But in statements released by Billy and Franklin Graham, both directly contradicted the McCain campaigns claims. Both Grahams indicated they had no discussion with the McCain campaign about a meeting with the elder Graham.

Franklin Graham's statement released to CBN News stated: "The offer to meet with Mr. Graham was extended by someone who is not in an official capacity to arrange such a meeting, nor is he affiliated with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. So far, Billy Graham's office has not been directly contacted about meeting with Sen. McCain. Read more...

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