Comments on: John McCain Wears Nice Shoes

By: TJ Yazzie

TJ Yazzie — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:12:59 +0000

James, wheres your pic of you wearing your chocolate suede Ferragamo bit loafers? Nothing like looking at a handsome pair of loafers on a suited guy. Besides, if he's wearing those loafers everywhere, would that mean that it might be the only pair he has? He has my vote.

By: Bob

Bob — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:34:11 +0000

Although I like McCain, I think that he shows poor judgement in wearing Italian shoes when there are shoes being manufactured by US workers, such as select styles of Allen Edmonds, made in Port Washington, Wisconsin.

By: Kirk Muse

Kirk Muse — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:49:44 +0000

John McCain has lived a life of privilege most of his life. First as the son and grandson of four-star U. S. Navy Admirals and now the husband of a woman with a net worth of more than $100 million.

John & Cindy McCain own eight private homes. Eight multi-million dollar private homes.

Just like you and me.

And John McCain calls Obama an elitist.

By: James Joyner

James Joyner — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:02:53 +0000

"elderly gentleman"? Wow, James, very partisan, aren't you?

I've backed McCain since well before the first voting in Iowa. But, dude, he's over 70. And I mention that because I imagine he's even more prone than the rest of us to having his feet hurt from standing around for hours a day in dress shoes.

So you're telling us you can afford to travel to Italy to get a bargain on Ferragamo shoes?

Going to Italy, alas, is much more expensive now than two years ago because jet fuel has doubled in price and the dollar is even weaker against the Euro. Even before that, the only thing I can imagine to make it worth traveling to Europe for bargains, giving the offsetting costs of said travel, is if you wanted to buy a car (Saab and the German manufacturers were known for this) there and ship it back. That apparently saves more money than it costs to travel and have a short vacation.

By: DL

DL — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:43:54 +0000

If I were as rich as these presidential contenders (who purport to speak for the common man)I'd still buy the same shoes - Cabela's with designer camo of course.

By: not ocb

not ocb — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:08:46 +0000

OCB (ol' Cranky Bastard) should concentrate on his MAC lessons, History and Geography. His GAFFES are as big as lies that he tells. He is obviously suffering from CRS (Can't Remember Sh**) aka Alzheimer?s He should go lay down somewhere.

By: anjin-san

anjin-san — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:36:34 +0000

It is interesting to note how quick some of the folks who had an aneurysm over Edward's haircut are to dismiss this as trivial. Hoisted by their own petard, I would say.

As anyone who gets out much knows, rich folks buy expensive things. That the GOP was so work up about the haircut is in line with their policy of making mountains out of molehills to keep the dialog off of serious issues.

I don't have any problem with nice shoes. Some of McCain's sports coats are pretty scary though...

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:12:57 +0000

I do, however, own a pair of chocolate suede Ferragamo bit loafers (perhaps Nirvanas, but I’m not positive) that I bought last summer in Florence for substantially less than $520.

Ferragamo shoes are made in Italy, are they not? So you're telling us you can afford to travel to Italy to get a bargain on Ferragamo shoes?

By: Christopher

Christopher — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:59:43 +0000

"elderly gentleman"? Wow, James, very partisan, aren't you?

By: Janis Gore

Janis Gore — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:55:48 +0000

I admire his restraint.

If I were on the schedules that candidates have, and had the money that they do, I would have handmade shoes to my foot and comfort.

Athletes don't apologize for their needs.

By: Carol

Carol — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:31:49 +0000

John shoes are fine, he needs better ties and a hair makeover....

He will be next president so get going on his makeover...

By: Pug

Pug — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:11:51 +0000

Is John McCain presenting a campaign message of "Two Americas," one comprised of the undeservedly and ostentatious wealthy and the other of the helpless and oppressed poor? Did John Edwards?

The answer to both questions, of course, is no.

By: capital L

capital L — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:52:59 +0000

I see how it is...

Expensive haircut... major offense

Expensive shoes... no problem, especially when you're Republican

Is John McCain presenting a campaign message of "Two Americas," one comprised of the undeservedly and ostentatious wealthy and the other of the helpless and oppressed poor? Did John Edwards?

QED

By: michael the conservative

michael the conservative — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:28:15 +0000

"In response to Barack Obama’s foreign tour, McCain spent much of his energy last week emphasizing his focus on domestic issues. "

In the interests of accuracy, I'd like to note that McCain spent last week talking about nothing but Obama's foreign tour.

With a PR committee made up of the entire Republican party, Obama should have no trouble coasting into office in November.

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:23:57 +0000

I see how it is...

Expensive haircut... major offense

Expensive shoes... no problem, especially when you're Republican

I wonder if McCain wore the loafers while walking in that supermarket, and in the German restaurant.

How much did he stand to gain from Budweiser being bought by foreigners again?