Another Fine Story of Republican "Family Values"

[kpete]

Another Fine Story of Republican "Family Values"

In 1979, John McCain was in Hawaii, attending a military reception. While there, he met a young, blonde former cheerleader from Phoenix named Cindy Hensley.

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"She was lovely, intelligent and charming, 17 years my junior but poised and confident," McCain wrote in his 2002 book, Worth the Fighting For. "I monopolized her attention the entire time, taking care to prevent anyone else from intruding on our conversation. When it came time to leave the party, I persuaded her to join me for drinks at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. By the evening's end, I was in love."

McCain recalls that both he and Cindy initially lied to each other about their ages. McCain made himself a little younger, and Cindy made herself a little older. They found out their real ages when the local paper published them. McCain was 43, Cindy 25.

After a whirlwind courtship, John asked Cindy to marry him. But there were some "details" to clear out of the way. McCain needed a divorce from Carol, his wife of 14 years.

links and more at:
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/8/12/163221/312/601/566895

[Beaverhausen]

1. why isn't this the top story?