Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Another look at the "Lipstick on a Pig" controversy
Obama on this 'controversy' this morning:
So I have to stand corrected. Apparently this is an old political term. To wit:
John McCain calling Hillary Clinton's Healthcare campaign proposal Lipstick on a Pig. [YouTube video]
McCain again in Denver in May of this year. [YouTube video]
Dick Cheney using the Lipstick on a Pig turn of phrase during the 2004 election campaign. [YouTube video]
Lipstick on a Pig
- a 2006 book by Torie Clarke, a former advisor to John McCain!
And finally, Mike Huckabee, of all people, defending Obama to Sean Hannity on Fox News. [YouTube video]
Now that I've heard the full story, like Barack said, let's put this 'phony outrage' to rest. Will that happen though? Unlikely.
More:
'Lipstick on a pig': Attack on Palin or common line? [CNN.com]
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So I have to stand corrected. Apparently this is an old political term. To wit:
John McCain calling Hillary Clinton's Healthcare campaign proposal Lipstick on a Pig. [YouTube video]
McCain again in Denver in May of this year. [YouTube video]
Dick Cheney using the Lipstick on a Pig turn of phrase during the 2004 election campaign. [YouTube video]
Lipstick on a Pig
- a 2006 book by Torie Clarke, a former advisor to John McCain!And finally, Mike Huckabee, of all people, defending Obama to Sean Hannity on Fox News. [YouTube video]
Now that I've heard the full story, like Barack said, let's put this 'phony outrage' to rest. Will that happen though? Unlikely.
More:
'Lipstick on a pig': Attack on Palin or common line? [CNN.com]
Labels: '08 Election, Barack Obama, John McCain, Mike Huckabee, Republican f-ckery
