McCain & Misogyny: Yikes!

Back when John McCain (R, Arizona) was running for president the first time, the Arizona Republic ran an editorial in which the paper  questioned whether McCain had the right temperament for the presidency.  Here's part of what was said in that editorial:

"If McCain is truly a serious contender for the presidency, it is time the rest of the nation learned about the John McCain we know in Arizona. There is also reason to seriously question whether he has the temperament, and the political approach and skills, we want in the next president of the United States."

Since that time many others have commented on McCain's temper. Cliff Schecter is the latest.  In his new book titled "The Real McCain," Schecter gives the reader insight into the type of man John McCain really is.  Here's an excerpt from the book:

"Three reporters from Arizona, on the condition of anonymity, also let me in on another incident involving McCain's intemperateness. In his 1992 Senate bid, McCain was joined on the campaign trail by his wife, Cindy, as well as campaign aide Doug Cole and consultant Wes Gullett. At one point, Cindy playfully twirled McCain's hair and said, "You're getting a little thin up there." McCain's face reddened, and he responded, "At least I don't plaster on the makeup like a trollop, you cunt." McCain's excuse was that it had been a long day. If elected president of the United States, McCain would have many long days."

Of course, it wasn't long before someone questioned the Senator about this incident.  Here's how that went: