Cindy McCain's Money

I sent the following message to Howard Dean this morning, after reading his attempted smear of Presidential candidate John McCain and his wife.

" 'Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean said Cindy McCain's refusal to release her tax returns gives the appearance of a double standard on the part of her husband.' I intend to vote for Barack Obama. Don't trust Hillary or McCain. Your attack on Mrs. McCain's finances is unwarranted. The standard for them was established when they married 28 years ago. It's HER money. Careful, or you'll drive me away from Obama."

I voted Republican for many years, until George Bush began wrecking this country. What Dean doesn't "get" (or wish to get) is that it's not John McCain's money. News articles indicate they signed a pre-nup 28 years ago - before they married. It's not his money. They have apparently filed separate income tax returns (and paid a tax penalty for doing so) for many years. It's not like they just decided to file separately last year to avoid disclosure.

The DNC had better do everything it can to avoid shooting itself in its feet and get busy promoting Barack Obama. McCain will be tough to beat in November, but it can be done.

Hillary will go through her posturing over the next few weeks to avoid looking like a loser. And she'll need to raise whatever money might be thrown her way to stem the drain on her own finances. Did you read what Bill and she have pumped into her campaign out of their own money? Of course, when they made $100,000,000 last year, why not throw a pile at your own campaign? At least, she is putting her foot where her mouth is.

© 2008 GUS PHILPOTT