John McCain Responds To Glenn Beck's Mockery Of Meghan McCain (VIDEO)

Did John McCain just threaten to beat up Glenn Beck for what he said about his daughter?

Well, not really. But sort of, in an oblique way.

Let us explain. Beck's instantly infamous reaction to Meghan McCain's PSA for skin cancer (the sight of her bare skin caused him to mime vomiting for about five minutes straight) drew a swift and fierce response from both McCain and her mother, Cindy. On Thursday's "John King USA," CNN's John King asked John McCain what he thought of the whole fracas.

"I now think I can relate more closely to Harry Truman who took some umbrage at a critic that criticized his daughter's singing," McCain said. "...I don't think I should dignify that kind of behavior with a comment."

A seemingly dispassionate reaction. But as John King put it, if "you're a student of history and you got the Truman reference," McCain's comments can be seen in a rather angrier light. The senator was referring to the 1950 letter that Truman wrote to Washington Post critic
Paul Hume after the latter wrote a famously acerbic review of his daughter Margaret's singing.

"Some day, I hope to meet you," Truman wrote. "When that happens, you will need a new nose, a lot of beefsteak for black eyes and perhaps a supporter below." So...watch out, Glenn Beck! John McCain wants to give you a new nose!

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Comments

[mataylor16]

11:50 AM on 05/25/2011

God, Im just having a great time imagining that, flabby vapid waste of oxygen actually having to defend himself against somebody who firmly intends to make his point known, and even at that age, is probably capable of doing it. Didnt vote for ya, but Id be happy to support you on this one.

[Damien Lavizzo]

06:00 PM on 05/27/2011

I might agree with McCain's policies, but I would support Pres. Obama showing a little support for a war hero by sending a few Secret Servicemen with Mr. McCain when he goes to "visit" Glenn Beck.

Off the air, of course.

Plus, what's wrong with Glenn? McCain's daughter is cuter than his wife.

[George Fomby]

11:50 PM on 05/24/2011

I may not agree with John McCain's politics, but I admire his defense of his daughter, and as far as Beck goes, he is just the south end of a north bound mule !

[kjallyn]

11:08 PM on 05/24/2011

Oh, all the sudden John McCain has a soul? A loyalty? Well, that's a relief.

[txman28]

04:00 PM on 05/24/2011

I am not a fan of Senator McCain's politics. However as a dad, I would gladly hold his suit coat, jacket or cup of coffee if the Senator wanted to have a discussion with the Fox mouthpiece.

[DennyCrane]

09:39 AM on 05/24/2011

John King USA? Anderson Cooper 360? Who comes up with these ridiculous titles? I'm so glad I stopped watching CNN.

[capt ayhab]

12:48 PM on 05/17/2011

I am no fan of Sen McCain for obvious reasons, but if someone like Glenn Beck insulted my family I would have the same reaction as Sen McCain, and I will carry on my promise.

Glenn Beck is nothing but a h@teful talking head.

[NoElephants]

02:20 PM on 05/24/2011

Not a fan of the McCain's, however I would find no fault in John beating Beck into a bloody pulp for his comments.

[Danny Rodriguez]

12:14 PM on 05/17/2011

Glen Beck is an entertainer, like a clown. Nothing else!

[The Right is Wrong]

12:25 PM on 05/25/2011

I don't understand why on this site clowns are insulted like in the above comment!

LOL

[bogeychef]

11:54 AM on 05/17/2011

Beck is so sophomoric, says a lot about his fan base, he should be careful what cocktail parties he attends.

McCain has a soft spot in my heart momentarily, for his condemnation of Bush Torture Tactics.

[tonebender]

11:19 AM on 05/17/2011

Stiff arm, upper cut....Down Goes Fraz, I mean BECK !

[rsaillant1]

10:57 AM on 05/17/2011

Who says tired old curmudgeons can't be fun?

[HarpoSnarx]

10:11 PM on 05/16/2011

Man there's a match I'd PAY to see. Grampa Walnuts versus Just Plain Nuts.

[AmericanLeslie]

12:07 AM on 05/17/2011

F&F for the funniest comment on this entire thread! Thanks for the laugh!

[Martha57]

09:28 PM on 05/16/2011

Beck will meet his maker in time and man I hope I get to see the fireworks!

[stacknef]

03:39 PM on 05/16/2011

I wonder why McCain just didn't say "Glenn Beck is a schmuck...."

[jujubees]

05:25 PM on 05/16/2011

"It takes one to know one" is the correct adage you are looking for.

[kkdkdkdkdk]

03:08 PM on 05/16/2011

Beck, is an embarrassment to everyone. Get him off the stage as quickly as possible. He's headed for pschological crisis in my opinion.

[gneep]

05:26 PM on 05/16/2011

and a relapse...NO WAIT! you have to be sober to have a relapse...he is a dry drunk and just about everyone knows it....(anyone in the program)

[vegas4reid]

02:38 PM on 05/16/2011

Get Dana White on the phone. I see the new main event for the next UFC.

[gneep]

05:27 PM on 05/16/2011

once again I renew my challenge to Glen and BillO really.....A cage match with no holds barred........it will be a fair fight as I have a heart condition.......