Is Being A POW Overrated?

March 2nd, 2008

Stumping for Hillary Clinton in Austin Texas, noted feminist Gloria Steinman said McCain’s POW Cred is overrated. She said:

“Suppose John McCain had been Joan McCain and Joan McCain had got captured, shot down and been a POW for eight years. They would ask, ‘What did you do wrong to get captured? What terrible things did you do while you were there as a captive for eight years?’”

The Clinton campaign quickly distanced themselves for Steinman’s comments. Howard Wolfson released the follow statement:

“Senator Clinton has repeatedly praised Senator McCain’s courage and service to our country. These comments certainly do not represent her thinking in any way. Senator Clinton intends to have a respectful debate with Senator McCain on the issues.”

Entry Filed under: Hillary Clinton, John McCain