I agree.
Maybe take the line of anonymity. What would you think about someone who....?
Never mention her by name but make sure everyone knows who he is talking about.
“Maybe take the line of anonymity.”
That’s a great idea! Also, doing that, at least the first time, would make people focus on her even more; they’d have to think. McCain could be Mr. No-Name, and Ford could be Ms. No-Name.