Gennifer Flowers came out today to remind everyone of her legacy in the pantheon of political scandals. She told the television show “Extra” that if Vicki Iseman “has nothing to hide, I think she should come forward.”
Flowers was the other woman sixteen years ago during Bill Clinton’s run for the White House. Back then Hillary Clinton – like Cindy McCain today – was the wife pointing out the “smear campaign.” The one big difference between the characters today and in 1992, besides their party affiliations, is that the other woman has denied the affair.
Gennifer Flowers held a press conference and produced audio evidence of sexual relations. Vicki Iseman appears to be hiding in an undisclosed location.
When asked about her opinion regarding the recent reports of McCain’s rumored affair, she responds, “I’m not going to make judgment on John McCain or the lady…Yet…If she has nothing to hide, I think she should come forward and clear it up.”
Flowers does offer advice to the other “other” woman. “Surround herself with excellent advisors before she makes any statements…If she has nothing to hide, I think she should come forward and clear it up,” Flowers suggests. – Extra
Cindy McCain “Stands By Her Man”
“Well, obviously, I’m disappointed,” she said, her voice low but clear and self-assured. “More importantly, my children and I not only trust my husband, but know that he would never do anything to not only disappoint our family, but disappoint the people of America. He’s a man of great character.”
She and her husband, likely Republican presidential nominee John McCain, emphatically denied suggestions in published reports that he had an affair with a lobbyist. – AP
NYT Editor Bill Keller Stands By Story
On the substance we think the story speaks for itself. In all the uproar, no one has challenged what we actually reported. On the timing: Our policy is we publish stories when they’re ready.
“Ready” means that the facts have been nailed down to our satisfaction, the subjects have all been given a full and fair chance to respond and the reporting has been written up with all the proper context and caveats.
This story was no exception. It was a long time in the works. It reached my desk late Tuesday afternoon. After a final edit and a routine check by our lawyers, we published it.
Statement From Vicki Iseman’s Firm: Alcalde & Fay president Kevin Fay:
“The allegations and malicious innuendo reported by the New York Times yesterday are completely and utterly false. Alcalde & Fay’s relationship with Senator McCain has been professional, appropriate and consistent with his legislative, jurisdictional and constituent duties.
The story is based upon the fantasies of a disgruntled former campaign employee and is without foundation or merit. Ms. Iseman is a hard working professional whose 18 year career has been exemplary and she has our full support. It is beneath the dignity of a quality newspaper to participate in such a campaign of character assassination.”
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