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They called him on this on Redeye last night.
Think Progress » Flashback: McCain Refused To Grant 30 Seconds Of Time During Iraq War Debateesterday, Sen. Al Franken (D-MN), acting on the orders of the Senate leadership, refused to grant Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) an additional moment to continue speaking on the Senate floor after his 10 minutes expired. Frankens objection caused Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) to groan about how Frankens move was unprofessional, unprecedented, and disrespectful:McCAIN: Ive been around here 20-some years. First time Ive ever seen a member denied an extra minute or two to finish his remarks. I just havent seen it before myself. And I dont like it. And I think it harms the comity of the Senate not to allow one of our members at least a minute. Im sure that time is urgent here, but I doubt that it would be that urgent.Unfortunately, McCains memory is suffering. In fact, McCain has engaged in the very same behavior that he was criticizing Franken for yesterday.
They called him on this on Redeye last night.