Jill, official older daughter of NewMexiKen, just got a call from John McCain: Her report:
I just got a call from esteemed senator John McCain. Wow!
He informed me that I needed to get out on Tuesday and vote for George Allen, because “we don’t want a left-wing, liberal democrat in Washington raising taxes and increasing government spending…”
At that point I tried to interrupt, “Actually, senator, I prefer that to a group of so-called fiscal conservatives who lower taxes, particularly for those in the highest tax brackets, and then still wildly increase government spending. See, I have three children and I worry that this kind of fiscal irresponsibility…”
But then I just gave up. See, he was having none of it. In fact, he just kept talking right through what I had to say. I don’t think he even listened to me. Typical politician.
One suspects McCain would have kept on talking even if the conversation had been in person. He’s not what one would call a great listener.