Yet his engaging personality and media accessibility always seemed to give him a pass in his role in these feuds.

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One of the hallmarks of McCain's Straight Talk campaigns has been his almost constant accessibility to media.

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Accessibility to an ever fragmented media has never been easier through more powerful mobile devices and roaming 4G wireless internet, allowing people to curate and personalise content relevant to their individual needs.

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