Does Anything Check Out?

By The Daily Dish

McCain reveals the extent of his knowledge of Palin:

"You know what I enjoyed the most? She took the luxury jet that was acquired by her predecessor and sold it on eBay -- made a profit," he said, introducing Palin.

Nope. The state sold it at a loss of half a million dollars - and not on eBay. McCain picked her on thinly sourced anecdotes. At best.

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