Breaking McCain News...

[California Joe]

Was McCain really porking some female lobbyist named Vicki Iseman?

Holy Christ, Huckabee is going to end up the nominee...

[Freedom-Fries]

are these the same people who claimed he had an illegitimate half breed kid from an Asian hooker

[California Joe]

NY Times and former campaign workers according to the news...And the kid was supposed to be black. At least in South Carolina...

[phoebus]

Holy Christ, Huckabee is going to end up the nominee...

Does this mean you get to have Chuck Norris as Vice President? Sounds like a good deal. Btw does "porking" imply secks!? As as foreigner I didn't understand that part of the phrase.

[T3ngu]

Does this mean you get to have Chuck Norris as Vice President? Sounds like a good deal. Btw does "porking" imply secks!? As as foreigner I didn't understand that part of the phrase.

Affirmative there. Sectual Relashions.

[wicked_hind]

Does this mean you get to have Chuck Norris as Vice President? Sounds like a good deal. Btw does "porking" imply secks!? As as foreigner I didn't understand that part of the phrase.

Yes, porking is slang for ***

[Chulo]

Does this mean you get to have Chuck Norris as Vice President? Sounds like a good deal. Btw does "porking" imply secks!? As as foreigner I didn't understand that part of the phrase.
butt secks with a pig actually


any way, i cant seem to find anything about it.. any links?

[vinny_121_ND]

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/02/20/us/20mccain-190a.jpg

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/21/us/politics/21mccain.html?hp

A female lobbyist had been turning up with him at fund-raisers, in his offices and aboard a client’s corporate jet. Convinced the relationship had become romantic, some of his top advisers intervened to protect the candidate from himself — instructing staff members to block the woman’s access, privately warning her away and repeatedly confronting him, several people involved in the campaign said on the condition of anonymity.

[phoebus]

Ok, thanks guys. :oops:

She seems hitable, but nothing to risk a presidential seat... pitty

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/02/20/us/20mccain-190a.jpg

[JJC]

Leave him alone; the poor guy deserves to pork anything he wants after what he went through in life.

[California Joe]

McCains wife is hotter.

The hilarious thing is that every frigging News service is talking about it but Fox. They're ignoring it.

And I like McCain.

[vinny_121_ND]

I don't know. I don't really care. This is between him and his family. I like Obama, and I hope he wins the democratic side. Bill and hilary sleeping in different beds at the whitehouse again? ...

[phoebus]

Leave him alone; the poor guy deserves to pork anything he wants after what he went through in life.

I have read about him. I was admiring the fact he was USN pilot and a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War. Also he seems to be holding up very good for his age, maybe this incident proves he's still on the game.

[VMICadetJNA]

I hope this is a load of crap, I would hate to have to vote for Hillary or Obama, just please dear Lord not Huckabee.

[T3ngu]

I have read about him. I was admiring the fact he was USN pilot and a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War. Also he seems to be holding up very good for his age, maybe this incident proves he's still on the game.

The one you knock back is the one you dont get. Perhaps some discretion may have worked.

[Aerosoul]

This is seriously funny if true.

[seraosha]

So eight years ago he maybe was on too friendly of terms with that woman?
And?

[duhblow7]

where did you hear about this? i'm not at home so i cannot turn on the news, but nothing on cnn.com or msnbc.com or even on the left or right blogs, dailykos, crooksandliars, hotair, tank, michellemalkin, etc.

edit: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/21/us/politics/21mccain.html

[Ratamacue]

So eight years ago he maybe was on too friendly of terms with that woman?
And?Welcome to American politics.

[duhblow7]

So eight years ago he maybe was on too friendly of terms with that woman?
And?


If it's hildogg for the dems, you can bet your ass a 527 group would pop up and exploit this.

[California Joe]

So eight years ago he maybe was on too friendly of terms with that woman?
And?


Honestly dude, I couldn't care less. McCain is a hero as far as I'm concerned. I just find it amazing that this is coming out now when he's courting social conservatives in his own party and he literally had it in the bag....

[JJB1970]

Welcome to American politics.

My sentiments exactly.

I can't believe this stuff gets reported. I can't believe anybody gives a rat's tail. The question going through my mind now--just like ten years ago with Clinton--is who in the hell cares? Really. This is junior high school nonsense.

[dave81]

Is Ron Paul still in the running?

[T3ngu]

My sentiments exactly.

I can't believe this stuff gets reported. I can't believe anybody gives a rat's tail. The question going through my mind now--just like ten years ago with Clinton--is who in the hell cares? Really. This is junior high school nonsense.

Hey, just before the last election, the papers said that Kevin Rudd (our new Prime Minister) was warned for "inappropriate behavior" in a NY strip club.

It didnt do him any harm, if anything it showed how he is normal.

[vinny_121_ND]

Welcome to American politics.

just about to say the same thing. Candidates (and camp managers) will do anything to win. They will go into your credit history, criminal history, your health, your *** life, your experience with everyone, how you feel about gays and so on. It's a dirty selection process and you can't please everyone.

[vinny_121_ND]

My sentiments exactly.

I can't believe this stuff gets reported. I can't believe anybody gives a rat's tail. The question going through my mind now--just like ten years ago with Clinton--is who in the hell cares? Really. This is junior high school nonsense.

If Obama was dirty, he'd call her vicious for turning her back against Bill during his last few months of his presidency days.

[JJB1970]

Hey, just before the last election, the papers said that Kevin Rudd (our new Prime Minister) was warned for "inappropriate behavior" in a NY strip club.

It didnt do him any harm, if anything it showed how he is normal.

You may be right--thanks for the perspective. I hope you are right!

But, the thing is that in American politics this type of "indiscretion" usually calls for some kind of theatrical teary-eyed confession on live television. Our press loves that and can never let that stuff go.

I just don't want to have to deal with this again in the national spotlight. Once in a lifetime is more than enough for me!

[hank]

Is Ron Paul still in the running?

Yes, in fact he's polling around 3% of the Republican vote. Totally viable. Like, totally.

hank

[CPL Trevoga]

McCain be the man. He got my vote now.

[JJC]

If McCain gets the party ticket do you think he has a solid chance against Obama? Obama is like the new Jesus and takes lead over McCain in polls. Will start changing their minds after the debates between D-R start, or Obama is just too favorable against any Republican?

[Zoomie]

Yes, in fact he's polling around 3% of the Republican vote. Totally viable. Like, totally.

hank
How dare you make fun of the good doctor! Why do you hate the constitution?!?! p-)

[Roanoke]

Good for Huckabee. He's got my vote if he gets nominated.

[c62]

NY Times and former campaign workers according to the news...And the kid was supposed to be black. At least in South Carolina...
NY Times = Bastion of accuracy and unbiased reporting. Seriously, everything the NYT has ever reported is without any biased at all, they're not the left-wing nuts everyone makes them out to be. Lot's of gossip and speculation. I'm glad the NYT gave up on reporting facts.


If John McCain was dropping the hammer on some lobbyist then good, God knows them lobbyist have been screwing the American people for long enough. Is there a line for me to get in?

[seraosha]

Oh I'm not holding any candles for American Politics (or anyones politics, for that matter) I just thought there would be more to it...McCain seems the lesser of evils here, and if he had *ahem* relations with that woman*ahem* well that beats the hell out of that scag Billy tagged back in office, with Hillary's lack of disapproval.

At this point, Al Jazeera has more impact on my media input then the NYT.

[Kaplanr]

NY Times and former campaign workers according to the news...And the kid was supposed to be black. At least in South Carolina...

I got here late. What's the scoop, the Times is reporting that McCain is Obama's father? Hillary will have a field day...if she can possibly be seen to have a genuine emotion.

I can only imagine the impending phone conversation.

Bill: John, how are ya? Was it good?

John: So Mr. President, any special places in the WH I should know about? How do you keep the Secret Service off your back?

Bill: Oh... and here's the number of a good dry-cleaner, but they don't pick up.

[gaijinsamurai]

Based on what I've read so far (and it's not a lot), there seems to be very little of substance to this new "controversy". If I were a McCain supporter, this would not be enough to sway me. At least not yet.

[avedis]

The hilarious thing is that every frigging News service is talking about it but Fox. They're ignoring it.


http://en.sevenload.com/videos/hUyZINO/bennett-mccain

[I can't think of a name]

Cindy McCain is hotter than that chick.

Didn't the NYT endorse McCain? Even though they were sitting on this story?

This will make the conservative base rally behind McCain do to a loathing of the NYT

strategy:
1) Obtain “story” (actually rumors & innuendos) about McCain, but hide it
2) endorse McCain
3) publish story when he’s the nominee

[Hollis]

NYT endorsed both a R and D showing they are impartial. LOLOLOLOLOLOL Impartial MA........

[Bombtrack]

My sentiments exactly.

I can't believe this stuff gets reported. I can't believe anybody gives a rat's tail. The question going through my mind now--just like ten years ago with Clinton--is who in the hell cares? Really. This is junior high school nonsense.

The question on my mind now is who's orchestrating this?

[Invisigoth]

Who is surprised? This game functions both ways in American politics. Let's dry the republican tears and not forget Fox News' 'Madrassa' lies and the genius 'Swift Boat Veterans for Truth' slandering. Another reason to not let Billary win because she will pull out every stop on trying to smear whoever she faces.

As long as voters, readers and society don't punish this kind of smear and slander with sanctions and a refusal to consume it will go on. Why? Because apparently it works.

[PeterG]

Respect to McCain..! A true man. Refreshing to see a *** 'scandal' that is a good old fashioned older man porking younger woman sort of thing - instead of the typical god-fearing republican senators cruising public toilets for manlove, when they're not busy filibustering about jesus, family values and against gay rights.

I find it impossible to comprehend that someone like Huckabee could have a chance in hell of becoming president.

[khukuri]

If John McCain was dropping the hammer on some lobbyist then good, God knows them lobbyist have been screwing the American people for long enough. Is there a line for me to get in?

Haha best post so far!



Im as far away as you can be from a republican, but I have loads of respect for McCain. If this stops him its completely ridiculous.

[Afro-European]

She looks great,just as Mc Cain's wife but a lil a bit younger.
McCain has good taste for women.He likes 'em blondes.lmao:)



http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/02/20/us/20mccain-190a.jpg

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/21/us/politics/21mccain.html?hp

[Afro-European]

NY Times endorsed McCain but withheld this "news" til he secured the nomination.I don't know if this sh!t is true but if it is,he'll have to bow out.


NY Times = Bastion of accuracy and unbiased reporting. Seriously, everything the NYT has ever reported is without any biased at all, they're not the left-wing nuts everyone makes them out to be. Lot's of gossip and speculation. I'm glad the NYT gave up on reporting facts.


If John McCain was dropping the hammer on some lobbyist then good, God knows them lobbyist have been screwing the American people for long enough. Is there a line for me to get in?

[Jeremiah]

McCain ready for “war” with NYT




"The McCain campaign is using a two-****ged attack to push back against the story. First, they’ll argue it was a thinly sourced piece of innuendo journalism. But McCain aides will also strike at the source, using the Times’ liberal reputation as a means of self-defense to draw sympathy from the GOP’s conservative base.

To this end, a top McCain adviser accused the paper of practicing tabloid journalism.

“It’s not every night I stay up to read the National Enquirer,” said Charlie Black, who was with other top McCain aides at the senator’s Arlington, Va., headquarters to mount the counterattack.

Black noted he had taken heat from some of his “conservative friends’ after McCain won the paper’s endorsement in January. “We’re going to go to war with them now,” Black said. “We’ll see if that hurts or helps.”

[Parx400]

I have worked in Politics in the US. This kind of crap comes up all the time. Remember the Bush National Guard documents on CBS? Major parts of the media are very Liberal and do not want another republican in the white house. Everyone including Hilary Clinton agrees that the media is giving Obama a free ride here. I expect McCain's vietnam record will come into question before the election is over. This kind of bs is put out to get republicans to distrust McCain more than they do right now. simple as that. in 2000, the Bush Campaiagn got a story running that the adopted baby cindy McCain broguth back from ...... Was really a child McCain had with a black women while cheating on his wife. Complete BS.

[Invisigoth]

So, for the sake of clarity:

First, who did Vicki Iseman lobby for?

Second, what did interests did she represent before McCains committee for them?

Third, did her lobbying efforts succeed and did the company/group she lobbied for get what they wanted?


I think if we could answer those three questions it would make things a lot more clear, at least for me...

[angry cow]

At this point, Al Jazeera has more impact on my media input then the NYT.

I read Al Jazeera and Wall Street Journal every morning. The only reason I would ever get a subscription to NYT is if I lived in NYC.

[Invisigoth]

Apparently someone else already answered the first two questions I posed above:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/02/20/vicki-iseman-who-is-mcca_n_87692.html



From her page on the firm's website -- which was pulled from the web (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/02/20/vicki-isemans-bio-pulled_n_87698.html) shortly after the New York Times story broke -- there is this: "[Iseman] has consulted for clients who are interested in government contracting opportunities. She has assisted corporations through the authorization and appropriation process. An active fundraiser, she has organized and participated in many political fundraising events."


Now who would be foolish enough to pull a website and think that the data is now gone? The internet has an eternal memory..:roll:

[2Sheds_Jackson]

I'm more worried about the fact that she's a lobbyist and apparently was quite chummy with the Senator, than the fact that she has a ******. We are sure she has a ******, right? I mean, have we checked?



I find it impossible to comprehend that someone like Huckabee could have a chance in hell of becoming president.

That's funny- I thought exactly the same thing about Clinton in '92. At the time, the NYT did the same thing to Bush '41, alleging an affair with Jennifer Fitzgerald - which both the Dukakis and Clinton campaigns made and issue of. Nothin' new here.

[I can't think of a name]

The thing is that the TNR got caught publishing false stories about Iraq and they are still operating with not consequences and run stories like this.

There is no justice with these media organizations, they are not accountable to anything when they back each other up.

[WKD]

We are sure she has a ******, right? I mean, have we checked?



I volunteer to verify.

[Havoc345]

Damn this is really going to him back, I mean it seems like the NYT was planning this to endorse him, then ruin him. Liberal Pricks

[socom6]

The NYT is already coming under pressure from some quarters about this scurrilous allegation. I think people are seeing through this thing as another media event and are not too interested.

[Bia]

MCCain...

our next pres we can finally have some pride in!

:D

[signatory]

Heh it almost looks like McCain got a boost. Rasmussen nightly polling...

42% vs 46% Obama on Thursday is now 44% tied.

http://rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll