A Friend Stopped By | 01/16/2009 3:15 pm

Margo Howard: Cindy McCain Should Dump the 'Old Goat'

The missus has been to hell and back with ol’ John, and enough is enough!

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Page Six reports that Cindy McCain nearly became a contestant on "Dancing With the Stars" — but the idea was nixed by John McCain, which they describe as "an even worse decision" than choosing Sarah Palin for his running mate.

"Our impeccably placed source says, ‘Just before Thanksgiving, Cindy McCain started talks with producers to appear as a dancer on the show. She wanted to do it very badly,’" the paper reports. "But this week, Sen. McCain ‘put the kibosh on it.’"

Well, you know what? I think she oughta take her considerable fortune, dump him and do what she pleases. “Dancing with the Stars” is not my idea of fun, but if it is hers, why the hell not? This woman tromped all over hell and went to campaign with her husband. I don’t think she was anywhere near the equal partner that Michelle Obama was, but she was there because McCain needed to have a wife there.

Without reviewing some of Mr. McCain’s rather public and well-documented put-downs aimed at Mrs. McCain, it is fair to stipulate that they lead different lives in opposite parts of the country. Why is she even asking him what she can and can’t do? While it is true that one never knows what anyone else’s marriage is really like, I have a pretty good idea that this one is not one of the better ones. Not that she asked, but Cindy McCain should put her foot down. (Always a good start for dancing.) Why does she feel so under his thumb? The money is hers, she is 17 years junior to the old goat and quite good-looking – even if her face does not move.

It’s not too late, Cindy, to have a life, or even to be on TV as something other than the silent spouse.

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Volunteering his wife for a bunch of bikers and their topless beaty contest is very cool, but no “dancing with the stars”? hey Cindy, you could be a star! for sure! dump the dead weight! Anybody can get themselves married. But knowing how to divorce well, that is an art worth learning! Yea Margo!

By Deni G on 01/16/2009 7:52 pm

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Hi puppy dreaming of parakeet!

By Deni G on 01/16/2009 10:00 pm

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Oh! A Russian Wolfhound! One of the most beautiful beings I have ever seen! One upon a time as I was sitting looking out my window, down to Muir Beach came prancing two magnificent dogs. I gasped and called to my friends, come here! come and see this! We all stood transfixed, I could barely breathe, watching them move, dancing. Even a turn or a toss of their beautiful head was just incredible. What a sight they were to behold. I pulled myself out my trance and ran outside to ask their companions about them. Russian Wolfhounds, Borzoi, mother and daughter, they said. I used to dream of them after that and that first moment I saw them, dancing down my drive to the sand and the sea. I thought they looked, like the whole should look, so perfect, so alive, so graceful, so in tune with themselves and all things earthly and otherwise.

By Deni G on 01/19/2009 11:51 am

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Probably was a bad idea to be on “Dancing with the Stars,” but it must have been much more appealing than going along on the Death Watch with John and trying to look rapturous.

By Alice Alice on 01/16/2009 8:14 pm

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I don’t think they had a marriage as we know it. They had different residences, and she probably stayed with him for political reasons, as in a politician needs a loyal wife to stand by his side when needed. George and Laura Bush never made me think of a typical married couple either. I do agree with the idea of her being on DWTS being almost unimaginable, but perhaps under that stiff demeanor lies a woman who would be unleashed on that show and surprise us all and embarrass John.

By Lizzie R. on 01/16/2009 9:32 pm

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BOth couples seem happy to me! Both married more than 20 years and have good family! John Edwards was the one who looked phony to me…..surprise it was!!

By S.J. Morgan on 01/17/2009 9:33 am

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Isn’t he still a senator? I’ve never seen DWTS…would it be inappropriate for the spouse of a senator to be on that show? (Talk about being out of touch with popular culture!)

By Lee Harrison on 01/16/2009 9:33 pm

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Cindy looks as if she’s in persistent emotional pain, and as if she twists herself into a pretzel to keep her marriage together for how it looks to other. Her overdone appearance screams low self-esteem, and her husband exhibits nothing but contempt for her. To me, she should legally separate, check into the world’s most luxurious spa, get a de-tox and major re-do….and take a lot of time to think. Life is too short to tolerate disrespect from any man, especially a not very bright, pandering, boring and not too attractive self-aggrandizing phony like her husband. She has a need to ‘show off’ without really speaking or standing for anything accept being an admired showcased doll: beauty queen, Senator’s mostly silent Stepford wife, ballroom dancer. Seems she wants to be adored and has a husband that treats her like a doormat. She should find a coach/instructor/dance partner and go for it so she has an outlet that gives her a sense of self. At least ballgrown dancing requires grace, athletic stamina. But I think do it privately or do it in a lower key environment than ‘Dancing WIth The Stars” not very dignified.

By %$#@* !@&*^!! on 01/16/2009 9:40 pm

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Dear CBTSPB………. Haircut….haircut would be good for openers…..Ann Coulter and Sarah Palin and, you know, a couple of our chums here……. Lighten up and fluff up a bit…..Always good for a quick ten pounds lost….and a different attitude…………..

By georgia fatwood on 01/16/2009 10:48 pm

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She looked so cute in 2000 when she had short hair. It was more attractive than her current long hair. Coulter really needs a stylist, as her hair is pathetic.

By Lizzie R. on 01/17/2009 1:00 pm

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I forgot to add this about Palin’s hair. She’s like that old Donny & Marie song…”A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock and Roll”…very appropriate for her.

By Lizzie R. on 01/17/2009 1:14 pm

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Carmel, I think Cindy looks in emotional pain too. She needs to bare her soul to a good counselor to understand why she married a much older man in the first place. Then do what she wants and create a happy life for herself. I love my dad, but having him tell me what to do for my entire life would be a heavy burden.

By Murnah H on 01/16/2009 11:04 pm

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Carmel, With her dough, she can and should do something completely for herself. Get out of the US for a while, live in a chateau with vineyards and a stable of Friesians and French Trotters. Eat well, read, swim and sun in the Med., shed the makeup, live in jeans and suede, and take cello lessons. Wait, that’s MY fantasy.

By Susan B on 01/17/2009 11:18 pm

I do have empathy for Cindy McCain. If she wanted to go on dancing with the stars - I imagine it was her chance to be the “star” of the show. I am not sure it was appropriate for a future first lady. John McCain is one of the Republicans that I like as a politician. I don’t know what their private life is like. I think most women are reluctant first ladies. That is a very difficult role.

By starry Nite on 01/16/2009 11:15 pm

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I think she would be fabulous! But wonder if her back disc injuries would cause her problems! Maybe that is why John is reluctant to have her do it! She also seems like someone that would do what she wants if she really wants to!

By S.J. Morgan on 01/17/2009 12:31 am