According , Dec 15 : Senator John McCain has sided with President-elect Barack Obama and scolded the Republican National Committee for fanning the Illinois corruption scandal.
McCain surprised his supporters, who fought for him through tough times during the race for the White House, Politico reported.
On ABC's "This Week," host George Stephanopoulos asked: "The chairman of the Republican National Committee, Mike Duncan, were highly critical of the way President- elect Obama has dealt with the issue.