Posted on 05/02/2008 7:34:43 PM PDT by Coleus
Election 2008: Cindy Hensley McCain has been disparaged as a trophy wife, a Barbie, an heiress with fancy purses, even the Paris Hilton of politics. But there's more to the picture than meets the eye. Yes, Mrs. McCain is the perfectly coifed blonde standing dutifully behind the senator during his speeches. And yes, she wears stylish clothing and carries a Prada purse. And it's true she doesn't say much. But feminist critics who write her off as a "stand-by-your-man" shrinking violet are selling her short. In many ways, Cindy McCain stacks up sturdier than Hillary Clinton or Michelle Obama. And she'd make a more impressive first lady.
Mrs. McCain: More than meets the eye. While Obama's wife has been hating America, complaining about the war and undermining our troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, McCain's wife has been worrying about her sons who actually are fighting or planning to fight in the war on terror. One, in fact, was until a few months ago deployed in Iraq during some of the worst violence. You don't hear the McCains talk about it, but their 19-year-old Marine, Jimmy, is preparing for his second tour of duty. Their 21-year-old son, Jack, is poised to graduate from Annapolis and also could join the Marines as a second lieutenant. The couple made the decision not to draw attention to their sons out of respect for other families with sons and daughters in harm's way.
Cindy also says she doesn't want to risk falling apart on the campaign trail talking about Jimmy — who was so young when he enlisted she had to sign consent forms for his medical tests before he could report for duty — and potentially upsetting parents of soldiers who are serving or have been killed.
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I never said that I won’t vote for “Ace”, but I’m not going to sing their praises.
Military life is hard on a marriage, especially during a war.
Having been apart for so long, and having endured what he and his first wife did, it’s doubtful that their marriage would have lasted anyway.
There are only two couples from my husband’s squadron who are still together.
There are many things not to like about him, but I’m not going to put blame on him, or her, for his first marriage ending.
LOL!
Thank you! ;o)
I know...I'm trying, too.
My husband was Ex Navy, we have active duty Navy children, It’s all about one’s character!
Me, neither. I’m just trying to make peace, acceptance or whatever the 5th level of the anger, denial, bargaining, shock, etc is.
I found a couple shocking photos but didn’t include them as I’m trying to transcend that McCain is our president.
That or move to Mexico.
I agree...it’s all about character.
But, I do think those years as a POW added stress that most don’t encounter in their entire lifetimes.
Did you read the article?
Sometimes I see him and have a rush of love for him as POTUS.
Then I come back to my senses. We’re just gonna have to trust the guy. Ditch our brains in favor of our hearts, or else we’ll never get through the next four years.
Man, we’re all trying. Course, I’ll wake up tomorrow hating him and have to go through this exercise all over again.
Oh, do tell us all about it - you were obviously a first hand witness and really know what happened - or are you just going on what some reporter wrote - we know, of course, what sterling characters they are...
One of the things I like about voting for McCain is the delicious irony of having a former “guest” of the Hanoi Hilton as leader of the Free World.
North Vietnam can not be happy about this notion.
It really would be quite amazing and inspiring.
Omigosh! You, too?
He was my very last choice...RuPaul wasn't in the running.
It would help if he quit ticking off conservatives.
With all the friggin money they have you would think John McKLAin ....and Hilliary fot that matter, would have some better dental work done. Veneers or caps are needed on them both
I received this email today:
Subject: Cindy McCain
There was an article in the Wall Street Journal on Cindy McCain, John”s wife. All I ever saw was this attractive woman standing beside John. I was surprised how talented and involved with world problems she is. This is a summary of the article.
She graduated from Southern Cal and was a special-needs teacher.
After her Dad died she became involved with his beer distributing firm and is now the chairwoman. Sales have doubled since she has taken over from her father.
They have a marriage prenuptial agreement, her assets remain separate.
She is involved around the world clearing land mines - travels to these countries on a detonation team and service on their board.
They have a 19 year old serving in Iraq, another son in the Naval Academy, a daughter recently graduated from Columbia Univ., an adopted daughter in high school, and a son who is the finance guy at the beer firm.
Raised kids in Phoenix, Az rather than Washington DC.(better atmosphere) He commuted.
In 1991, Mrs. McCain came across a girl in an orphanage in Bangladesh. Mother Teresa implored Mrs. McCain to take the baby with severe cleft palate. She did so without first telling her husband. The couple adopted the girl who has had a dozen operations to repair her cleft palate and other medical problems.
They have a Family Foundation for children’s causes.
She’s active with “Halo Trust” - to clear land mines, provide water and food in war ravaged and developing countries.
She will join an overseas mission of “Operation Smile”, a charity for corrective surgery on children’s faces.
She has had two back surgeries and became addicted to pain killers. She talks openly about it which she says is part of the recovery process.
I’m surprised the media is so quiet about her attributes. She sounds more capable than Hillary or Obama. We would really get two for the price of one. A person with business and international experience. John did work for the firm for awhile when he left the Navy. She, however, has the real business experience. Very interesting.
From what little I know and have read about her (and seen on t.v.)...I like her.
On FNC’s site today in the urgent section, Bobby Jindal admitted he was on the short list for VP.
I think it’s too early, but since the US is having an overall and complete FUBAR’d Election ‘08, I’d be thrilled with Jindal.
So it’s not all bad, maybe.
The Vietnamese knocked his teeth out. I think he’s doing pretty damn good for that situation.
She’s a handsome woman.
After reading she was a special needs teacher, I can’t help but like her. My 14 year old has Down Syndrome, so I’ve come across a few special needs teachers who have my deepest appreciation and gratitude for the work they do.
I’ve loved Jindal since his first run for governor.
He’d sure fit the Southern conservative quotient needed for McCain.
I know LA needs him now, but I’d sure love to see him, or Haley Barbour on the ticket.
The Barbour thing isn’t going to happen, though.
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