In corn country, McCain admits to ethanol disdain

Associated Press
By MIKE GLOVER – 2 days ago (August 9, 2008)

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republican presidential candidate John McCain didn't mince words Friday at the Iowa State Fair, telling corn producers he didn't want to subsidize their ethanol but was eager to help market farm products around the world.

"My friends, we will disagree on a specific issue and that's healthy," McCain said as he stood near bales of straw at one of the nation's premiere farming showcases. "I believe in renewable fuels. I don't believe in ethanol subsidies, but I believe in renewable fuels."

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