Everyone has already started giving Meghan crap about this.  Honestly, I don't find it a big deal.  She made a minor error, but she's 23 so we'll give her a break.  What we won't give her break for: Not having a real job. 

This whole business of writing a children's book called My Dad, John McCain is just gag-inducing and confusing. She obviously wants to be a writer, hence the blog and now this.  But um, are children the new untapped voting demographic? 

Nope, it's just far easier to write a kids book and she needs to do something related to politics or her father or else no one will care or buy it.

So what will it be tonight children of Republicans?  Good Night Moon or stories of a POW camp?

Obviously, I had to check it out for myself. The Columbia grad and former Newsweek intern is obviously more world wide web literate than her father and garners quite a bit of fan mail, apparently, which she posts from time to time.

It would be hard for any self-respecting non-McCain voter to get through these fan letters, but I gave it the good college try. And, since I’m a giver, I thought I’d share with you the interesting tidbits I could cull from these sentiments that will most likely amuse, if not confuse, those of us who do not support McCain and find it difficult to understand why others would.

FYI, the description of the blog is "Musings and Pop Culture on the Political Trail" and she provides her own soundtrack to her experience in the form of Playlists. The list she currently displays is of blues songs that help her when she suffers from insomnia. Personally, I resort to wine - I mean, isn't it just the perfect cure-all?!

I worked hard to get through the Meghan McCain fan mail and the only reward I ask is that you enjoy these samples fully. And, if for some reason, you so wrongfully suspect these emails for fakes - ruses I cooked up in a drunken effort to gain readership - please feel free to access them in their entirety here.

Tim from Houston, Texas writes: Being a Veteran myself and knowing what it takes to be in your fathers shoes, I am completely impressed with how you and your family deal with day to day living while on the trail. I have and always will stand in awe of Senator, soon to be President McCain and all he has been through and what kind of a man he has turned out to be as well as How his daughter has turned out. Very impressive.

Wendy from Bainbridge Island, Washington writes:
Hi Meghan! My name is Wendy. I have been a Democrat all my life and was a Clinton supporter. Now that that does not seem to be a possible option, I am throwing myself 100% behind John McCain and will do everything in my power to assist him in defeating Obama. ...

Lane from Great Falls, Virginia writes: You have inspired me,a young girl, to follow the trail and become interested in the government of our country....which before i thought was impossible!!

Dan from Seattle, Washington writes:
I am extremely impressed with the quality of your playlists. The broad range of your tastes shows that you have a keen ear and sharp intellect. I am an independent voter and know that a man who raises a daughter to enjoy and respect many types of music is worth listening too about many issues.

Andrew from Boston, Massachusetts writes: It sometimes shocks people that Republicans like myself care for (and work for) the environment. Republicans care just as much about the protecting the heritage of their land as anyone (I might argue even more).

Gerald from Columbia, Missouri writes: This has given me the boost I needed to vote for him in the presidential election.

Colleen from Pflugerville, Texas writes: If all of America could read what you write and what your pictures show, there would be do doubt about voting for your father.

Sean from Clovis, New Mexico writes: There is no question that Senator McCain has always put the country we love ahead of partisanship or politics. I have not always agreed with Senator McCain on every little issue, but have always respected the fact that he says what he really thinks, honestly, without pandering. Our generation needs someone like John McCain who inspires us -- the way JFK did our parents -- to "serve a cause greater than self."

Sue from Loudon, New Hampshire writes:
Your site is great! I just bookmarked it. A different perspective on John McCain. I am now planning on backing your dad (I am a former Hillary backer)...

Elizabeth from Coeur d alene, Idaho writes:
Hi there!! Just found your blog and as a former Hillary Clinton supporter, since she's no longer an option to go with, I will be voting for McCain-- I plan to work as hard for him as I did for Hillary. While some views and beliefs are different I believe many are similar—

Jon from Commack, New York writes:
Meghan, I am jealous!!! SONIC advertises on TV, and Cable here in NY, but alas NY has no SONICS!! The next campaign lol should be... WE WANT SONICS IN NY. Peace, Jon

Hope from Little Boston, Pennsylvania writes: Thank you so much for the post about inner beauty. I printed it out and stuck it on my mirror. You're an inspiration to young women everywhere. (:

Will these people really be surprised when Obama wins? Most of the Repubs I know plan on voting for McCain, but know it will almost certainly be an exercise in vain futility.

Giornata dedicata agli aggiornamenti sulle primarie USA 2008: a otto mesi dalla Convention dei democratici e nove mesi da quella repubblicane (nonché 11 alle presidenziali) mi sembra più che corretto dedicare sempre maggiore spazio all'argomento e metterlo in primo piano.

Stanco però di un'overdose democratica che giornali e tg continuano a somministrarci mi concentro su quel che sta accadendo tra le file repubblicane sotto il profilo comunicativo.

Oggi parliamo, come avrete capito, di McCain.

Prima due parole veloci sul candidato tanto per non farvi cadere dalle nuvole:
John Sidney McCain III nasce il 29 agosto 1936 a Coco Solo, Canale di Panama.
Frequenta la scuola episcopale fino al 1954 e successivamente entra all'Accademia navale di Annapolis seguendo le orme del padre e del nonno che vantavano brillanti carriere entrambi come ammiragli della marina statunitense. Consegue la laurea nel 1958 e nel 1965 sposa Carol Shepp, modella di Philadelphia (bel colpo J). Parte per il Vietnam e il 26 ottobre 1967 il suo aereo viene abbattuto, lui fatto prigioniero e detenuto per oltre cinque anni; al suo ritorno in patria diventa famoso a livello nazionale.
nel 1977 si dedica alla politica introdotto come rappresentante della Marina militare al senato.
Nel 1980 si separa e sposa Cindy Hensley dalla quale avrà quattro figli e si trasferisce in Arizona.
Nel 1982 viene eletto al Congresso e sostiene l'amministrazione Reagan. Si candida quindi per il senato per lo stato dell'Arizona e nel 1986 viene eletto.
Nel 2000 decide di mettersi in corsa per la presidenza ma viene sconfitto da George W. Bush.
Insomma ci riprova... ;)
per info maggiori e magari una miglior traduzione vi rimando al wiki.

cerchiamo di capire ora cosa sta combinando il nostro simpatico militare sul fronte comunicativo:

apriamo il sito internet personale www.johnmccain.com
In prima pagina l'immagine emblematica di appoggi di spicco nel settore politico a stelle e strisce: Arnold super forzuto Schwarznegger e Giuliani vicino al candidato sorridenti.
Non sono un esperto però da estraneo mi sembra ben fatto come sito non credete? in home page si presenta un menù semplice ma efficace in prima linea, una sezione news, una sezione "supporter spotlight", una sezione fotografica intitolata "pictures from the road" (= vicino a voi) e la possibilità di visionare gli ultimi discorsi tenuti.
Forse è la formula più congeniale: semplicità e ricchezza nei contenuti.
In centro pagina non poteva mancare l'esperienza di eroismo durante la guerra del Vietnam con tanto di video veramente ben fatto! mi piace proprio: sarà che sono un appassionato di documentari specie storici ;)
Attenzione: sezione blog! catapultiamoci dentro.
la maggior parte dei post sono scritti da Michael Palmer eCampaign Director: professionsita delle campagne proveniente dalla inc. Campaign Solutions

Michael Palmer

Michael Palmer joins Campaign Solutions after working in the eCampaign division of Bush-Cheney '04. In addition to helping maintain both the internal and external websites, he worked closely with the campaign's Political department to develop web applications for the 72Hour volunteer program and for tracking Election Day voting activities. Prior to the campaign, Michael worked extensively in the web industry designing and implementing project management, eCommerce and eProcurement solutions for corporate and government clients.

Michael graduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Political Science from The George Washington University. Originally from Naples, FL, he currently resides in Washington, DC.

trovate altro voi di interessante? per ora sono da solo e mi sto annoiando... niente di particolare? possibile???

BINGO: mccainblogette.com

questa è la novità: la figlia di McCain medita attraverso il suo blog il viaggio politico sotto un punto di vista "pop culture" (come lo definisce lei).

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I post sono ricchi di materiale multimediale: audio, video, foto in cornice arrotondata (molto carine).
Sembra scorrere parallelamente al blog del padre mostrando i retroscena, che a mio avviso sono ben curati e confezionati, divertenti e che comunque si distinguono dall'alta legittimità del patriottismo statunitense e di quel "vecchio" signore che vuole apparire l'eroe, nonno d'america ideale per condurre il paese.

Rainews indica il blog della figlia quale strumento per svecchiare il padre, "...in cui annota come in un diario di viaggio gli aneddoti della campagna elettorale, mischiandoli con i suoi racconti personali...".

Sarà che mi piace lei e quindi sono di parte ma questa idea è molto carina non trovate? o sono solo accecato dall'amore?

Provate anche voi a trovare come si sta adoperando McCain dal punto di vista comunicativo!!!

In ogni caso rinnovo i miei complimenti alla signora McCain! :D