McCain\'s Daughter Goes Behind The Scenes At Campaign BBQ With The Press

McCain's Daughter Goes Behind The Scenes At Campaign BBQ With The Press

Huffington Post   |   March 9, 2008 05:55 PM


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Last Sunday, John McCain hosted a BBQ for supporters and members of the DC press corps at his home in Sedona, Ariz. McCain's daughter Meghan posted a YouTube clip on Sunday that takes a peek at the grilling and schmoozing at the McCain house. Among her observations: Newsweek reporter Holly Bailey on a tire swing, Politico scribe Jonathan Martin manning the grills, and the Politico boys bringing mom Cindy McCain flowers.

Meghan writes on her blog:

I know that so many of you really enjoyed our photo gallery from the BBQ event in Sedona for members of the media. We think you're going to love this video. Watch for Dad being dangerous on the grill with his tongs, Mom's humor, us rocking out in the car and of course, all the unexpected silliness. Enjoy!


 
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McCain needs to change parties, then he might have a chance to get my vote.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:31 PM on 03/10/2008

And all that money didn't keep Cindi away from the narcs she stol;e from her nonprofit agency. Meghan must have learned to do her eye makeup froim Mom, borders on the raccoon look. Given her age and her butt size, better keep Bill away from her, and her daddy had the nerve to make a joke about Chelsea. Didn't I see that video clip in a driving school course on irresponsible teenage driving. That's okay Dad and GrandDad will fix any traffic tickets, like they fixed Mom's drug and theft charges.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:45 PM on 03/10/2008

So, will any of the right wing pundits be accusing McCain of pimping out his daughter? And if one does, will people try to defend him/her? Probably not.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:45 PM on 03/10/2008
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Isn't it great that John McCain's daughter can post what appears to be quite professionally produced video on her site...almost as if someone thought it would make her father look younger, though certainly not less wealthy...that's quite a "cabin." Of course, none of it is a surprise, I agree with Glenn Greenwald at Salon, I don't even know what to say except, gee, isn't it great that rich, privileged people all get along so well?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:38 PM on 03/10/2008

ya i love how happy and cool the mccain family seem to be and how ... like his daughter is like so hip sounding !!! tragically hip !

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:45 PM on 03/10/2008

What a "staged event"...........and the press swallowed it hook, line, and sinker for a hamburger!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:54 AM on 03/10/2008

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    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:40 AM on 03/10/2008
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There's something wrong with the MSM rubbing shoulders and hanging out with someone they're supposed to cover. The American MSM sucks!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:41 AM on 03/10/2008

One word from this sort of sums up the republican view of the world. She keeps refering to their ranch house as "the cabin." I doubt the average American would picture that house if they thought it was a cabin. I don't fault them for having a very nice second home or having money, but when it skews their perception so much that literally definitions of words do not mean what they should. Cabin: a small one-story dwelling usually of simple construction. If we had a "republican translation dictionary" it would read; 2nd (or 3rd) home not less than 3 bedrooms with a maximum square footage of 10,000 (however, large decks used to host events is not included in this total) built on prime river front land worth not more than 5 million dollars." I'm thinking that maybe their definition of "people" includes corporations (since they are owned by people)....therefore I guess they might think that government by the people for the people really means for the coporations. Somebody please write a comprehensive republican dictionary so people understand what these people are saying!!!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:15 AM on 03/10/2008
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None of the reporters with integrity attended this little party. They all died out years ago.

Je pense, donc je suis populiste.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:12 AM on 03/10/2008

Wasn't that special ? Where were the Clampetts ?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:03 AM on 03/10/2008
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I suppose this is common practice, but it seems that journalists who attend candidates' parties are sacrificing their integrity for a free lunch..

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:32 AM on 03/10/2008
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No Country for Fat Old Men who want to send our children off to war.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:01 AM on 03/10/2008
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You are so right!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:26 AM on 03/10/2008

Meghan looks like she could do with a few months of basic training, but give McCain credit, he does have a son serving and he doesn't make a bid deal out of it.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:47 PM on 03/10/2008

I guess this means we'll see a year of unfair reporting installing another nightmare in office.

Sounds like 2000 all over again: "Reporters" swooning over the dickhead they'd like to have a beer with.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:43 AM on 03/10/2008

hmm, we hear about meghan all the time, but Bridget, his adopted bangladeshi daughter is curiously and completely absent. I guess she's a little 'dark' for the image they are trying to project.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:34 AM on 03/10/2008

In 2000 we saw Gore's daughter, 2004 Kerry's kids and now we are seeing Chelsea. In 2000 and 2004 we saw Bushies twins and now we are seeing McCains pride and joy (at least one of them) so what is the difference? All the Democrats kids are impressively knowledgeable, poised and incredibly together vs the Republicans um kids who are exactly what you'd picture them to be, waiting to get married to a rich Republican son.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:36 AM on 03/10/2008
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Bridget is 15, and attending high school. Since she's a juvenile, and since people like you love to attack her for the color of her skin, perhaps the family wants to protect her privacy.

You might also ask why we never hear about the two sons in the military. Why don't you want to bring that up?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:01 PM on 03/10/2008
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Am I the only one who noticed that this video is professionally edited despite projecting the suggestion of a web cam recording? Pretty lame attempt at the youth vote, if you ask me.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:27 AM on 03/10/2008
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