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A woman was tackled outside a Senate debate in Arizona on Sunday night after she approached Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) with a sign and shouted slogans.

The woman was tackled by a member of the senator's security detail after she got close to McCain, but continued to chant while on the ground.

"John McCain has to go," the woman shouted before being taken down.

According to NECN and KTVK networks, the woman was part of a group of peace activists who oppose the 2008 GOP presidential nominee's stance on the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

In August, McCain soundly defeated former Rep. J.D. Hayworth in a heated primary primary battle. He faces Democrat Rodney Glassman in the general election and is expected to retain his seat.

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