In report on McCain's attempt to opt out of the public financing system, Blitzer did not note loan agreement that might force him to remain in

SUMMARY: On The Situation Room, Wolf Blitzer noted that "Howard Dean today formally asked the Federal Election Commission to investigate John McCain." Blitzer added, "Dean accusing McCain of trying to skirt campaign finance laws by opting out of the public financing system for his primary campaign," but did not explain why McCain's ability to opt out is even an issue: namely, that he obtained a loan for his campaign in November 2007, agreeing under certain circumstances to remain in the race, regardless of the viability of his campaign, in order to apply for matching funds to pay back the loan.

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