McCain Says He's a Thumbs-Up on Tax Bill

There will be no thumbs-down moment coming: Sen. John McCain on Thursday announced that he's in the "yes" camp on the GOP tax bill, a decision he says he came to "after careful thought and consideration." 

In a statement, McCain described the legislation as "far from perfect" but still able to "enhance American competitiveness, boost the economy, and provide long overdue tax relief for middle class families."

 CNBC sees the move as "increasing the plan's chances of clearing the Senate by Friday"; Vox writes "it will probably pass." Fifty of the Senate's 52 Republicans must vote yes in order for that to happen.

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