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> # No. I just have to say in all candor that since this nation was founded primarily on Christian principles, personally I prefer someone who I know has a solid grounding in my faith. But that doesn't mean that I'm sure that someone who's Muslim wouldn't make a good president. I don't say that we would rule out under any circumstances someone of a different faith.

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## More from John McCain

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2. > I would vote for a Muslim if he or she was the best candidate able to lead the country and defend our political values.

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