NEW YORK (Map, News) - John McCain offered to hand out a few New York slices as he visited a fire station on a light day of campaigning Thursday.

"Can I distribute?" the expected Republican presidential nominee asked the firefighter holding a stack of pizza boxes at the midtown Manhattan station.

McCain also paused in front of a memorial to firefighters who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

He sat down for a brief chat in the station's break room, asking a rapid-fire succession of questions: "What do you need, some equipment? What have you got? So what else do you need? Newer equipment? How's recruitment going? You got enough people? How's retention?"

Before leaving, McCain posed in front of two fire trucks with several firefighters holding a T-shirt from the station.

McCain was on a fundraising swing and media blitz in New York. The Arizona senator netted $7 million at an event Wednesday night and had another fundraiser scheduled Thursday afternoon in New Jersey.

McCain also taped interviews on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," Fox News' "The O'Reilly Factor" and "Live with Regis and Kelly." His wife, Cindy, was interviewed by NBC's "Today" show.

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Compiled by Libby Quaid

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9:37 AM MST on Tue., May. 13, 2008 re: "Play of the Day: McCain faces Boeing blowback"

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6:49 pm.,if hillary did say "american are stupid", its probably one of the most honest things she's said.dont believe me? just look at the govt we have.

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6:49 PM MST on Wed., Apr. 30, 2008 re: "Play of the Day: Clinton visits gas station for cameras"

Jen said:
I heard Hillary say quote "americans are stupid" today in south bend.. is this true?? If so I am disgusted!! But that is what a friend told me she heard her say!!

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11:42 AM MST on Sat., Apr. 26, 2008 re: "Political Play of the Day: McCain goes whole hog for votes"

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elect john mccain, he deserves this screwed mess of a broke butted country. praying for the day aliens land and discover politicians are good to eat and all of us sour their stomachs.

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1:31 PM MST on Sun., Mar. 30, 2008 re: "Play of the Day: Clinton's a Stone Fan"

Hank said:
the only thing we have in common, if it's true. You never know with her. Yankee fan all her life? HMMM. Bosnia? Sir Edmond Hillary? On and on. She does lie a lot.

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11:18 AM MST on Thu., Feb. 14, 2008 re: "Play: Clinton Knocks on Texas Doors"

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I am bothered by all this experience talk. What expereicne does Hillary have? I don't see it....All you HC supporters sound just like the Bushies of yesteryear

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11:16 AM MST on Thu., Feb. 14, 2008 re: "Play: Clinton Knocks on Texas Doors"

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Clinton is a joke, a criminal, and dishonest. Why do you want more of the same in the White House? Some of you are just as bad as all the Republicans you have been bashing for eight years. Now that you have a chance to win, all the dirty tricks are OK now....it just shows the type of people Hillary brings to hgere side.....old white people scared of change..good change...that Obama will brings. First Time VOTERs will BURY Hillary. Atick a fork in her....she's done.

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1:56 PM MST on Sat., Jan. 5, 2008 re: "Fox's O'Reilly Gets Pushy at Obama Event"

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re:bill oriely.no wonder fox ratings are in the tank!

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10:15 PM MST on Sun., Dec. 30, 2007 re: "Clinton Preaches, Then Runs"

Henry T. said:
I just read that Chelsea Clinton doesn't speak when she's on stage with her mother or to the press. Why bring her out? To give the impression that she's normal? Why does she look like Webb Hubble and not Bill Clinton.

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9:09 PM MST on Sun., Dec. 30, 2007 re: "Clinton Preaches, Then Runs"

IMO said:
What a loser this Clinton is. It's high time she took her tail and those who favor her nonsense back to Ark where she can practice what she preaches, which is bake cookies and pretend to be a human being. God save us form this BS

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9:04 PM MST on Sun., Dec. 30, 2007 re: "Clinton Preaches, Then Runs"

Examiner Reader said:
Why would Hillary stick around, she knows everything. There is not one thing the Pastor could say that Hillary hasn't already said or thought. Plus she probably feels pretty uncomfortable in God's house. Lighting might strike.

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3:45 PM MST on Sun., Dec. 30, 2007 re: "Clinton Preaches, Then Runs"

Vince said:
What a shallow fake. Did she walk out with a prop Bible? Is it something new that she supports children's rights? Who doesn't? What does that have to do with being President of the United States? Sadly she will win these first few states but I don't think they can rig the big one. It's sad that people buy all this BS.

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4:11 PM MST on Wed., Dec. 19, 2007 re: "Play of the Day: Clinton and Magic"

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The irony is that in Magic Johnson's rookie season, he turned the NBA upside down with his up-tempo "Showtime" style of play, averaging 18 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game, earning a starting spot on the NBA All-Star team, and leading his Los Angeles Lakers to an NBA championship, dominating the deciding Game 6 of the series with a remarkable 42 point, 15 rebound, 7 assist and 3 steal performance while playing at the center position, switching from his usual point guard role to fill in for starting center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar who had gone down with an ankle injury in Game 5. Needless to say, Magic was also named finals MVP. Some rookies truly are special. You'd think Magic Johnson, of all people, would remember that. But never underestimate the power of the Clinton machine to rewrite history when it's politically convenient.

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9:23 PM MST on Tue., Dec. 18, 2007 re: "Play of the Day: Clinton and Magic"

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Bill's attempting to suck up and get his little black book!!

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5:15 PM MST on Tue., Dec. 18, 2007 re: "Play of the Day: Clinton and Magic"

Larry said:
Bill's latest useful idiot.

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4:17 PM MST on Mon., Dec. 17, 2007 re: "Play of the Day: Giuliani's Shopping"

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But it would have been hysterical if just then she was struck in her rather large rear ebd by a bolt of lightning. HAHAHAHAHA!!

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12:58 PM MST on Sun., Nov. 25, 2007 re: "Clinton Starts Campaign Day With Prayer"

Mark said:
I knew it would happen, next we'll see all these photos of her with bible in hand just like Bill used it as a prop. She is such a scam, don't fall for it.

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