In an interview Sunday, John McCain not only lies about his campaign manager's ties to Fannie Mae, he dares reporters to challenge his remarks. So they did.
The New York Times and Newsweek report John McCain lied about his campaign manager Rick Davis's lobbying on behalf of Fannie Mae. In an interview Sunday, McCain claimed Davis had long ago cut ties with Fannie Mae. In fact, Davis's lobbying firm received $15,000 per month from Fannie Mae through August, 2008. At tha time, the government took over Fannie Mae and forced it to stop paying lobbyists like Davis.
In 2006, Davis himself approached Freddie Mac to ask for a new consulting arrangement allowing his firm to continue to be paid, two sources told Newsweek. The arrangement was approved by Hollis McLoughlin, Freddie Mac's senior vice president for external relations, because "he [Davis] was John McCain's campaign manager and it was felt you couldn't say no," said one of the sources.
It is just disgusting. It is getting so bad that I can't watch or listen to him when he is on anymore!! His latest ploy about riding his white horse to Congress to save the day, and postponing the debate is an obvious attempt at an early October Surprise based on the new polls in which Obama is now leading in many of the battleground states. Where the hell has be been for the last 26 years. Idiot.
I am glad Obama came out and said he will not cancel the debate. I especially love the quote from Obama that said something to the effect of : Presidents must be able to do more than one thing at a time, they have to be able to multitask!!!! Love that!!
Posted by: My Mélange | 25 September 2008 at 04:57
Tara! Predictably, Laura Bush said she is THRILLED about Sarah Palin. (Even though she admitted that wanted Condoleeza Rice to be chosen.)
Arghhhh. Time for a martini!
Sanity will prevail. It must. Let's all think good thoughts.
xoxoxo
Posted by: Colette | 24 September 2008 at 23:49
It just keeps getting worse and worse. NPR is filled with this today. Meanwhile, Sister Sarah goes to the U.N. For some reason this reminded me of high school career day!
Glad my buddy Judy visited! She is a wonderful blogger, activist, and photographer! I hope you'll stop by and see her!
Posted by: jeanie | 24 September 2008 at 18:34
Tara
Love your blog! My good friend Jeanie at themarmeladegypsy.blogspot.com suggested we connect, given our similar blogging posts/style. I hope you'll check me out!
I plan to visit Paris Parfait frequently.
Warm regards!
Judy
Posted by: Judy Winter | 24 September 2008 at 17:07