A Hole in McCain’s Defense?

It is clear to me that we continue to rail against only some politicians and not all. Evidence clearly exists that Americans will tolerate and revere a politician who lied under oath about his behavior but now we are in a "lather" about this story? Perhaps the journalists could finish their investigations with actual facts and evidence beforepublication? Where is the same standard used during the Clinton years ?

Clearly our nation is "comfortable" with Democratic politians who stretch the truth in recollections of indiscrete behavior. Evidence exists to support the claim that wives of such politicians tacitly approve of the behavior. I fail to see why media people are in a lather about other potential indiscrete behavior, especially when the journalism is completed in a shoddy manner. What does this say about our society when a President can lie under oath and later be revered by many as a wonderful leader? Why are these same people now upset about another perceived instance of corruption? If one can accept lying under oath , what is the big deal now? Especially whenthe "now" is so unclear that it actually happened?

If McCain did succumb to the temptation of this lobbyist - perhaps he can be punished as was Bill Clinton - who earns a fine income retreading his claptrap of change.

Obviously McCain is desperate to conceal his fatal relapses and blunders. Even faced with such compelling depositions of himself, the senator still shamelessly disavows the fact.

Comments like Jaydee2's detract from the facts as stated by Wolff's article. Why does the media concentrate on the unproveable and miss the fact that McCain took favors!!! Simple!! Maybe legal but undeniable. Thanks for cutting through all the wrong logic that's on tv and radio.

Please come back Mitt Romney !!!

Come on, bottom line he listened and action only taken was letter saying make a decision in a reasonable time and no influence. This is the problem with the press and why more honorable people like McCain do not get into politics. He wants to reform the process and he is hit by republicans and wants to listen to everyone and is hit by democrates. Let the man do his job for all our best interest and stop the negativity. Look at your selves, have you ever misspoke or balanced two evils to accomplish a good. Wonder why our goverment is in the shape it is.

Thank you Newsweek for good solid reporting on McCains documented evidence of contrary remarks he has made regarding his direct communication with the corporate rats he claims to fight against. These lies, that are documented will catch up with him during the election. Especially after his nomination. I applaud your exposing all political figures. This kind of politician is what is so bad for America.

This is a good story Newsweek. Thank you and the New York Times for great reporting of the misrepresentation of all politicians. The right wing extremist are already fuming over their only real and last choice for a presidential candidate. Now McCain is going to spontaneously combust in the polls after he reaches the nomination stage. I expect this to be the most lopsided victory for Democrats in my lifetime. Please

It is still the Far Far West around here: You shoot first and you talk after. Come on, "my friend" the barbaric times are long over, let's talk first or one day it is not only the "mohammeds" who gonna come after you but the entire world. By the way are you afraid of anything? Or are you paranoid?

New York TImes and Newsweek have showed us the people what John McCain as become.thanks job well done

Who cares about this ***?

"Curiouser and curiouser/" Actually according to Air America, McCain's so called "dealings" with lobbyist Vicki Iseman is not new news. A report appeared on the Drudge Internet Report last December. The right wing crew did not choose to go on attack mode against Matt Drudge. McCain's lobbying activites were first reported in the Boston Globe about 8 years ago. Why did all the right wing pundits decide to stage their crusade now?

Even stranger is the article I just read on Earthlink.net.In that article, McCain is actually defending his lobbying activities. Isn't this an example of the same sot of flip-floping that McCain accused Kerry of doing? This all sounds like one more example of GOP hypocrisy.

Are you going to let Mr. McCain and his staff off the hook? It's clear he and his staff are lying. What will Newsweek do about it or is Newsweek afraid of the right-wing of the Republican party. G. Toulson @2/22/2008.

You have spoken like a true socialist. I hope you enjoy the 50% tax bracket.