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Dirty Sexy Politics: Meghan McCain Has ‘Conflicted Feelings About Sarah Palin’

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Meghan McCain‘s new book Dirty Sexy Politics is out today, and to promote its release the daughter of Senator John McCain appeared on Good Morning America to share some of the book’s dish about Sarah Palin, her daughter Bristol and even her White House visit with former first lady Laura Bush (Spoiler alert: there was no setting for her at lunch and had to leave with a doggie bag!)

In speaking about her new book with host George Stephanopoulos, McCain spoke for first time since the 2008 Presidential campaign of her father about Sarah Palin (of whom she has “conflicted feelings”) and the campaign circus of which she had a very unique perspective.

In the interview its clear that Stephanopoulos was most interested in extracting some juicy dirt from McCain on Palin, but Meghan was steadfast in taking the high road, and felt it important to remind viewers that the book was “not just about Sarah Palin.”

(H/T Gawker)

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  • The Real Royal King

    Yes, but the Drop Out Governor will think the book is all about her. She thinks everything is all about her.

    SOME TIME IN THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED AND THIRTY TWO,
    ELEANOR ROOSEVELT “DISCOVERED” SOMETHING “NEW”:
    AMERICAN WAS WASP, AFRICAN AMERICAN AND JEW,
    A FACT EVEN ARCHIE BUNKER REGRETTED, BUT KNEW.
    PERHAPS SOME DAY FOX WILL KNOW THIS, AND THIS TOO:
    HISPANICS AND MUSLIMS ARE PART OF OUR AMERICAN STEW.

  • Azarkhan

    “I was asked to leave and not come back.” Meghan McCain

    Meghan, please leave and don’t come back.

  • MichelleF

    Royal Race-Baiter/Religious Bigot,
    It’s so amusing that the left is ufterly obsessed with Palin, Beck and the rest and talk about them constantly, but then blames Palin and Beck of thinking everything is about them. It’s obvious George was trying to make it all about Palin and even Meghan wouldn’t bite. The left is pathetic with their PDS, BDS, and FDS!! GET A LIFE!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Nolan-Winans/585848102 Nolan Winans

    Is anyone actually going to buy this book?

  • More Liberty

    And Colby, I’m supposed to care what she thinks because?

  • Some_Dude

    An aside, I just wanted to say that I think she looks remarkably like her mother, and nothing like her father.

    As for her book, I think I’ll give it a read. The blurb sounds interesting, to be honest.

  • The Real Royal King

    MichelleF said:
    Royal Race-Baiter/Religious Bigot,It’s so amusing that the left is ufterly obsessed with Palin, Beck and the rest and talk about them constantly, but then blames Palin and Beck of thinking everything is about them. It’s obvious George was trying to make it all about Palin and even Meghan wouldn’t bite. The left is pathetic with their PDS, BDS, and FDS!! GET A LIFE!!!

    You are one delusional person, Michelle-in-Utah. The only obsessions present here are the Drop Out Governor’s self-obsession and your Beckerhead obsession.

    “[E]ven Meghan”? She’s the future of your party, Toots. Show some respect!

    SOME TIME IN THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED AND THIRTY TWO,
    ELEANOR ROOSEVELT “DISCOVERED” SOMETHING “NEW”:
    AMERICAN WAS WASP, AFRICAN AMERICAN AND JEW,
    A FACT EVEN ARCHIE BUNKER REGRETTED, BUT KNEW.
    PERHAPS SOME DAY FOX WILL KNOW THIS, AND THIS TOO:
    HISPANICS AND MUSLIMS ARE PART OF OUR AMERICAN STEW.

  • Azarkhan

    MichelleF said:
    It’s so amusing that the left is ufterly obsessed with Palin

    It’s actually astounding. I follow Sarah Palin but I’m a Palinista, so that’s to be expected. But the Left… It must be as others have pointed out–you know who the Left fears by who they continually discuss and attack.

  • sarainitaly

    MSNBC And CNN Couldn’t Stop Talking About Glenn Beck’s Rally

    “While many Fox News shows talked about Glenn Beck’s Restoring Honor rally Monday, others didn’t. But it was nothing like the amount of coverage on FNC’s competition. CNN and MSNBC treated the event like the big story of the day yesterday.”

    http://www.mediaite.com/online/msnbc-and-cnn-couldnt-stop-talking-about-glenn-becks-rally/

    Yea…no obsession there. LOL!

  • mikepower

    Judging from her speaking skills I didnt know she could write.

    Interesting how she timed this after the old man won the primary.

    Can someone please tell this idiot to disappear.

  • The Real Royal King

    Meghan is looking really good, and she has her feet planted squarely on the ground. I’ll give the book a quick read, and I wish her the best.

    Frankly, I see the radical rightists here dismissing her off-hand, much as they have dismissed one person and one demographic group after another. Yet, Meghan has shown some organizational ability and a far better understanding of new media than most Republicans. I should think you would be preparing for the functional end of cable “news”. The days are limited. With the end of cable “news” goes the free ride FOX has always given the radical rightists. Who will then steer you through the new media maze? The Drop Out Governor? I don’t think so. You guys need Meghan and more people like her. I guess the problem is that young, intelligent people don’t swallow your ideological crap.

    SOME TIME IN THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED AND THIRTY TWO,
    ELEANOR ROOSEVELT “DISCOVERED” SOMETHING “NEW”:
    AMERICAN WAS WASP, AFRICAN AMERICAN AND JEW,
    A FACT EVEN ARCHIE BUNKER REGRETTED, BUT KNEW.
    PERHAPS SOME DAY FOX WILL KNOW THIS, AND THIS TOO:
    HISPANICS AND MUSLIMS ARE PART OF OUR AMERICAN STEW.

  • The Real Royal King

    sarainitaly said:
    MSNBC And CNN Couldn’t Stop Talking About Glenn Beck’s Rally “While many Fox News shows talked about Glenn Beck’s Restoring Honor rally Monday, others didn’t. But it was nothing like the amount of coverage on FNC’s competition. CNN and MSNBC treated the event like the big story of the day yesterday.” http://www.mediaite.com/online/msnbc-and-cnn-couldnt-stop-talking-about-glenn-becks-rally/ Yea…no obsession there. LOL!

    You’re on the wrong thread.

    SOME TIME IN THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED AND THIRTY TWO,
    ELEANOR ROOSEVELT “DISCOVERED” SOMETHING “NEW”:
    AMERICAN WAS WASP, AFRICAN AMERICAN AND JEW,
    A FACT EVEN ARCHIE BUNKER REGRETTED, BUT KNEW.
    PERHAPS SOME DAY FOX WILL KNOW THIS, AND THIS TOO:
    HISPANICS AND MUSLIMS ARE PART OF OUR AMERICAN STEW.

  • Azarkhan

    The Real Royal King said:
    . I should think you would be preparing for the functional end of cable “news”.

    Royal, we already know you are a dumb ass. No need to advertise it.

  • DonnaK

    I see that the “family values” Palins daughter is going on Dancing With The Stars. First how in the world could she be considered a star? I guess we should expect her to follow her parents as role models though. I mean her dad is a glorified body guard, and the mother has made millions by making fun of being educated, so why would you expect anything less from the kid or for her to be interested in educating herself. Didn’t Palin make fun of Levi going “Ricky Hollywood? How does she see this as any different, but Palin is always of the mind, “do as I say, not as I do’!!!

  • More Liberty

    Michelle,

    Why do you even bother with Mr. King? He’s a known liar, that when caught in deceit claims his lies were “satire.” Just ignore him.

  • More Liberty

    DonnaK said:
    I see that the “family values” Palins daughter is going on Dancing With The Stars. First how in the world could she be considered a star?

    Fair point, although we all thought that Obama was Presidential matrial. I guess we all realize that we couldn’t have been more mistaken.

  • More Liberty

    DonnaK said:
    but Palin is always of the mind, “do as I say, not as I do’!!!

    Kind of like President Obama right. He believes that we all should share in sacrifice; make some hard choices. Yet that hypocrite sends his rich wife and daughter off to Spain, then they go almost directly to Martha’s Vineyard.

  • Phocus2

    Some might say Meghan McCain is fat and boring. But I’m wondering why anyone cares what she thinks.

  • The Real Royal King

    Azarkhan said:
    Royal, we already know you are a dumb ass. No need to advertise it.

    In all of the years we have had cable “news” it still doesn’t pull in 2% of Americans, and the “news” such as it is on any of the networks, is stale when it is delivered. No cable “news” is dying.

    SOME TIME IN THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED AND THIRTY TWO,
    ELEANOR ROOSEVELT “DISCOVERED” SOMETHING “NEW”:
    AMERICAN WAS WASP, AFRICAN AMERICAN AND JEW,
    A FACT EVEN ARCHIE BUNKER REGRETTED, BUT KNEW.
    PERHAPS SOME DAY FOX WILL KNOW THIS, AND THIS TOO:
    HISPANICS AND MUSLIMS ARE PART OF OUR AMERICAN STEW.

  • The Real Royal King

    Phocus2 said:
    Meghan McCain is fat

    No, you weren’t watching. She looks good.

    SOME TIME IN THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED AND THIRTY TWO,
    ELEANOR ROOSEVELT “DISCOVERED” SOMETHING “NEW”:
    AMERICAN WAS WASP, AFRICAN AMERICAN AND JEW,
    A FACT EVEN ARCHIE BUNKER REGRETTED, BUT KNEW.
    PERHAPS SOME DAY FOX WILL KNOW THIS, AND THIS TOO:
    HISPANICS AND MUSLIMS ARE PART OF OUR AMERICAN STEW.

  • Some_Dude

    I have to agree with Royal. “Dirty” and “sexy” are some words that come to mind. In a good way. I’d imagine any heterosexual man would think the same.

  • http://SailRabbits.com Magister

    I’m guessing that the “kicked-off the campaign/delegated” story came from her press release; The “Palin” questions came from him using the index to look for headlines and the “lighter” story was from a staffer, who skimmed over relevant parts of the book.

  • Some_Dude

    I’d like to add, that if people really want to portray her as overweight, well, it’s no wonder young women in our society have unrealistic self body images.

  • Tomg

    Meghan:
    Your dad is an honerable man. I don’t necessarily agree with him in some areas, but he has my highest respect. By you being close to him your view of him is distorted.
    But where would you be if your dad was not a famous person?
    Many of the doors open to you would not be accessable.
    My recommendation is “Get a life of your own”. And become your own person. Stand on your own two feet.
    You too can become famous without putting down others and distributing trash like much of the main media.
    Sincerely, Tomg

  • Azarkhan

    DonnaK said:
    First how in the world could she be considered a star?…the mother has made millions by making fun of being educated,

    Poor Donna, you are so insanely jealous. Leftist fools like you have tried so hard to destroy the Palin family, and you have failed. Amazing, isn’t it? But don’t stop now! The more you attack Sarah Palin, the stronger she becomes. She is the power and the force, and you are the conceited and the absurd.

  • Azarkhan

    The Real Royal King said:
    In all of the years we have had cable “news” it still doesn’t pull in 2% of Americans

    And yet Shirley Sherrod was fired because Pres Obama feared her story would be on Glenn Beck… Think of it like the Drudge Report. It’s not a question of numbers, it’s a question of influence.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Tony-Westover/1496648721 Tony Westover

    Wow, ABC Propaganda will do anything to attack Sarah Palin. How pathetic. Let the girl talk about her book if you invite her on your show!

  • writer

    THE KING DOESN’T FEAR PALIN
    DON’T GET THAT IDEA
    JUST IGNORE THE FLOP SWEAT
    AND EXPLOSIVE DIAREHHA

    BURMA SHAVE

  • MichelleF

    Come on writer, I’m eating!!

  • valkyrie101

    Azarkhan said:
    And yet Shirley Sherrod was fired because Pres Obama feared her story would be on Glenn Beck… Think of it like the Drudge Report. It’s not a question of numbers, it’s a question of influence.

    Agree with you that FOX has influence way beyond its 2% share. And it is also true that most other media, save, talk radio, is heavily liberal. FOX provides some balance in the overall media scheme of things which is appropriate for a healthy democracy.

  • DonnaK

    Azarkhan–The Palins have the power & the force, about like the Kardashian family. I agree with you that they have achieved the same amount as Jon & Kate and will soon be just another reality family, trying to hang onto their popularity. Sorry, but that is the future they have to look forward too!! Jealous of that family, I don’t think anyone is. Most people want more for their familiies.

  • Azarkhan

    DonnaK said:
    Azarkhan–The Palins have the power & the force, about like the Kardashian family

    LOL. You should always think about what you wrote before you hit the Submit Comment button.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Ed-Durffee/1311278663 Ed Durffee

    The Real Royal King said:
    No, you weren’t watching. She looks good.

    SOME TIME IN THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED AND THIRTY TWO,
    ELEANOR ROOSEVELT “DISCOVERED” SOMETHING “NEW”:
    AMERICAN WAS WASP, AFRICAN AMERICAN AND JEW,
    A FACT EVEN ARCHIE BUNKER REGRETTED, BUT KNEW.
    PERHAPS SOME DAY FOX WILL KNOW THIS, AND THIS TOO:
    HISPANICS AND MUSLIMS ARE PART OF OUR AMERICAN STEW.

    You’re a pretty funny guy and obviously educated. Maybe thats the problem, you have become one of the arrogant elitists who feel only they are smart enough to speak for America. You’re not my Friend.

    Oh and we Americans have no problem with those Hispanics, Muslims and Jews who come and care to become AMERICANS. Its those who come to dismantle America we have problems with. BUT THEN I’m sure you knew that, So why dont you say so?

    I will tell you why. Because its people like you who feel they must keep as many Americans in Slavery as you can. As long as you can keep them on welfare, taking Gov Handouts you can control who they turn to for those handouts. This buys you power, the power to do as Obama is doing now, pushing agendas that many times go way beyond where Real Liberals want to go. But the slaves bought into it and now you live with it, FOR a While. Yes, you’re smart, but remarkably misguided.

  • DonnaK

    Oh, believe me I know and mean exactly what I say before I hit the comment button. I can’t believe you don’t see the likeness of the Palins to these other reality families, but I guess you see what you want to, and you probably think it’s great!! Whatever keeps your cover girl in the news, thats what the reality families profess, any publicity is good publicity, the hell with integrity!!

  • timzank

    In r/e The Real Royal King. Does anyone else find it downright creepy that a (supposedly) grown man is ga ga over a dumb blond with a famous dad, obsessed with a former Governor (to the point he has renamed her and uses that name exclusively every time he mentions her in the sad sad hope it will somehow change one of our minds), and is so affected by a cable news channel he tags every single post he writes with grade school poems??

    That my friends, is creepy and obviously a real bonanza for a psycho-analyst, no? Makes one wonder when the obsessive-compulsive behavior began.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Ed-Durffee/1311278663 Ed Durffee

    DonnaK said:
    Azarkhan–The Palins have the power & the force, about like the Kardashian family. I agree with you that they have achieved the same amount as Jon & Kate and will soon be just another reality family, trying to hang onto their popularity. Sorry, but that is the future they have to look forward too!! Jealous of that family, I don’t think anyone is. Most people want more for their familiies.

    Its a strange thing how Liberals flock to the Palins. Why is that? You claim she is nothing, so why fear her? You claim she is stupid, so why do you all continue to fear her? You hate her family and what they represent, and you should fear that, because they have something you have long ago given up, INTEGRITY, HONESTY, and a hope for a once more great America.

  • Patrick Henry

    Ed Durffee said:
    You’re a pretty funny guy and obviously educated.

    Ed, I would disagree with you on both counts. The rest of your post was right on.

  • DonnaK

    Is that all you Palin lovers can accuse people of –hate & jealousy. We are not afraid of her, but you Palin supporters have nothing to come back with except to say everyone is jealous or afraid. You people are delusional about this woman & her family.

  • Azarkhan

    DonnaK said:
    You people are delusional about this woman & her family.

    The results of election day, Nov 2, will determine who is delusional and who is not.

  • timzank

    DonnaK said:
    Is that all you Palin lovers can accuse people of –hate & jealousy. We are not afraid of her, but you Palin supporters have nothing to come back with except to say everyone is jealous or afraid. You people are delusional about this woman & her family.

    Supporters of Palin don’t keep her at the top of the news cycle and build her brand, you morons do. Keep it up though, we don’t mind.

  • notsofast

    This RINO needs to stop living off her father’s name, get a job in the lib media and stop her chameleon act.

  • Azarkhan

    valkyrie101 said:
    Agree with you that FOX has influence way beyond its 2% share. And it is also true that most other media, save, talk radio, is heavily liberal. FOX provides some balance in the overall media scheme of things which is appropriate for a healthy democracy.

    OK, something’s wrong. Your comment makes perfect sense and I agree with it, but I haven’t had any reefer all day. Are you high?

  • dcjoe

    Ed Durffee said:
    Its a strange thing how Liberals flock to the Palins. Why is that? You claim she is nothing, so why fear her? You claim she is stupid, so why do you all continue to fear her? You hate her family and what they represent, and you should fear that, because they have something you have long ago given up, INTEGRITY, HONESTY, and a hope for a once more great America.

    I’m not sure the ‘fear’ is the right word. It’s more like amazement that so many people take her seriously. Honestly, what has she done, except tweet and speak incoherently, oh, and make a boat load of money whipping up anger. She is getting the same treatment on the right that the right was accusing Obama for. The right treats her like a rock star and anyone who says otherwise is a hater.

    I can appreciate the double standard.

  • The Real Royal King

    MichelleF said:
    Come on writer, I’m eating!!

    Yes, we noticed the Cheetos stains on your fingers.

    SOME TIME IN THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED AND THIRTY TWO,
    ELEANOR ROOSEVELT “DISCOVERED” SOMETHING “NEW”:
    AMERICAN WAS WASP, AFRICAN AMERICAN AND JEW,
    A FACT EVEN ARCHIE BUNKER REGRETTED, BUT KNEW.
    PERHAPS SOME DAY FOX WILL KNOW THIS, AND THIS TOO:
    HISPANICS AND MUSLIMS ARE PART OF OUR AMERICAN STEW.

  • Nachi

    Further proof that Repugs will read anything – as long as it’s meaningless & empty.

  • http://gordonbloyershow.com gordonbloyershow

    RRK never makes a comment based on reality. Whatever he is on is some mighty powerful stuff.

    DonnaK, there you go again making everyone feel superior again. You just can’t help yourself.
    If you keep up with all the dumb comments. Soon people will have a bumper sticker saying, My child is superior to DonnaK.

  • The Real Royal King

    notsofast said:
    This RINO needs to stop living off her father’s name, get a job in the lib media and stop her chameleon act.

    If the Republicans keep listening to you, to Marceaux, I mean Blower and to Michelle-in-Utah, they will be able to hold thir next convention in a Port Authority men’s room. In fact, Larry Craig could be chair.

    SOME TIME IN THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED AND THIRTY TWO,
    ELEANOR ROOSEVELT “DISCOVERED” SOMETHING “NEW”:
    AMERICAN WAS WASP, AFRICAN AMERICAN AND JEW,
    A FACT EVEN ARCHIE BUNKER REGRETTED, BUT KNEW.
    PERHAPS SOME DAY FOX WILL KNOW THIS, AND THIS TOO:
    HISPANICS AND MUSLIMS ARE PART OF OUR AMERICAN STEW.

  • writer

    Come on, gordon. The King goes to church and has great compassion for all. I’m sure if trailers had existed in Jesus’ day, Jesus would have looked down on and mocked anyone living in them.

  • The Real Royal King

    Nachi said:
    Further proof that Repugs will read anything – as long as it’s meaningless & empty.

    I didn’t realize this was a thread for Beckerhead book reviews.

    SOME TIME IN THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED AND THIRTY TWO,
    ELEANOR ROOSEVELT “DISCOVERED” SOMETHING “NEW”:
    AMERICAN WAS WASP, AFRICAN AMERICAN AND JEW,
    A FACT EVEN ARCHIE BUNKER REGRETTED, BUT KNEW.
    PERHAPS SOME DAY FOX WILL KNOW THIS, AND THIS TOO:
    HISPANICS AND MUSLIMS ARE PART OF OUR AMERICAN STEW.

  • The Real Royal King

    writer said:
    Come on, gordon. The King goes to church and has great compassion for all. I’m sure if trailers had existed in Jesus’ day, Jesus would have looked down on and mocked anyone living in them.

    Well, at least the ones that throw tires on the roof.

    SOME TIME IN THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED AND THIRTY TWO,
    ELEANOR ROOSEVELT “DISCOVERED” SOMETHING “NEW”:
    AMERICAN WAS WASP, AFRICAN AMERICAN AND JEW,
    A FACT EVEN ARCHIE BUNKER REGRETTED, BUT KNEW.
    PERHAPS SOME DAY FOX WILL KNOW THIS, AND THIS TOO:
    HISPANICS AND MUSLIMS ARE PART OF OUR AMERICAN STEW.

  • writer

    If there’d been Cheetos, Jesus would’ve mocked those, too.

  • writer

    In Jesus’ day, King, it would have probably been chariot wheels. But I’m sure Jesus would’ve mocked those, too. If there’s one thing most churches teach, it’s that you should look down on and mock anyone you consider inferior to yourself. The King learned this at his church at an early age, and has practiced it ever since.

  • valkyrie101

    Azarkhan said:
    OK, something’s wrong. Your comment makes perfect sense and I agree with it, but I haven’t had any reefer all day. Are you high?

    No reefer here either. Must be a fluke.

  • Azarkhan

    valkyrie101 said:
    No reefer here either. Must be a fluke.

    I don’t know. You gave Glenn Beck a compliment the other day on his rally (and then skedaddled!). That’s twice. Three times will be a trend.

  • valkyrie101

    I am a Beck fan, but I see him as an entertainer. His rally was simply outstanding. I am proud of him.

  • Patrick Henry

    valkyrie101 said:
    I am a Beck fan, but I see him as an entertainer. His rally was simply outstanding. I am proud of him.

    Val, even though I can see the sarcasm dripping, I gave you a thumbs up.

  • valkyrie101

    Patrick Henry said:
    Val, even though I can see the sarcasm dripping, I gave you a thumbs up.

    No sarcasm. I take my hat off to Glenn, with aplomb.

  • Azarkhan

    valkyrie101 said:
    I am a Beck fan, but I see him as an entertainer. His rally was simply outstanding. I am proud of him.

    Indeed much of what he does is entertainment. To succeed in talk radio or television, that is often crucial. One reason Rush Limbaugh has been around so long is that he is funny.

    Thank you Goddess.

  • valkyrie101

    Azarkhan said:
    Indeed much of what he does is entertainment. To succeed in talk radio or television, that is often crucial. One reason Rush Limbaugh has been around so long is that he is funny. Thank you Goddess.

    :-) Though, I go with the Tom Cruise reference not the mythological one.

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  • Phocus2

    …”but Meghan was steadfast in taking the high road,”…LOL. Imagine the surprise when anyone who knows Meghan McCain reads that butt kissin line in this article…LOL. One thing you will not usually see is the phrase “high road” in any story about this chubby bimbo.

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