McCain's Sordid Past?

The New York Times printed a lengthy article implying that Senator John McCain had a "relationship" with a Washington lobbyist. Apparently, the Times did not come out with the type of relationship, leaving it open to reader speculation that it was a "romantic" relationship.

Who really cares about something that happened maybe ten years ago? This is the sort of thing that should be between McCain and his wife, Cindy. I think it's reprehensible of the Times to come out with such a report with no substantiation to it. Had the Times said that because of the relationship, Senator McCain had done things as a Senator that gave favor to the companies this lady (who's name I have yet to hear) represents as a lobbyist, I might have something to say about that. But it didn't; it was all implied, leaving the reader to infer the worst.

If the media is going to try to smear McCain for an implied relationship, how about the relationship that people have been whispering about between Hillary and her top aide? In our society, it's much more acceptable for a man to have a relationship with a woman than for a woman to have a relation with another woman.

The Times article fell flat and may have far reaching implications. This article may be the thing needed to consolidate the Republican party. It may have shown McCain to be a leader who is gracious under this type of smear attack. And finally, it may have gotten McCain sympathy votes.

Good Job, NY Times!