McCain gambles on silence — literally

The NYT has an excellent story excellent story on both his monstrous, hypocritical ties to gambling AND his own monstrous gambling, which would probably appall many foot soldiers in the Religious Right, if they knew (not counting his gay chief of staff), and McCain declines to be interviewed.

In written answers to questions, his campaign staff said he was “justifiably proud” of his record on regulating Indian gambling. “Senator McCain has taken positions on policy issues because he believed they are in the public interest,” the campaign said.

Well, no wonder. He’s got plenty of history, and some possible personal issues, to not talk about.