The Screwups of Campaign '08

Mistakes Were Made

McCain's Misogyny?

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John McCain
Oct. 2, 2008


"This is one of the more impactful and emotional town hall meetings I've ever had. Maybe it's because it's a women's town hall."

McCain, speaking to a group of women in Denver. Critics seized on the sexist joke, calling McCain a hypocrite for accusing his Democratic opponents and the media of sexist behavior toward his running mate, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.


— M.J. Stephey