And the hits just keep on coming. A front-page story in Sunday’s New York Times detailed John McCain’s extensive ties to the casino lobby and his connections to American Indian tribes and their gaming interests. The 4,600-word article also highlighted McCain’s personal penchant for gambling.
Last week the paper disclosed the mortgage company Freddie Mac had made payments to McCain’s campaign manager’s lobbying firm until August. Coupled with a story by the AP about Sarah Palin’s improprieties (zoning aide, gifts), this has not been the best week, press-wise for the Republicans.