Newsweek checked vehicle registrations. Tell me, does the average American own more than two cars?Â
From the story:
“I’ve bought American literally all my life and I’m proud,” McCain said in the interview with Detroit’s WXYZ-TV. But the rest of his fleet is not all-American. (so he lied again)Â
There’s a 2005 Volkswagen convertible in the garage along with a 2001 Honda sedan. Otherwise, there’s a 2007 half-ton Ford pickup truck, which might come in handy on the Sedona ranch; a vintage 1960 Willys Jeep; a 2008 Jeep Wrangler; a 2000 Lincoln; and a 2001 GMC SUV. The McCains also own three 2000 NEV Gem electric vehicles, which are bubble-shaped cars popular in retirement communities.
Oh, in case you were wondering. Obama owns one, and its a Hybrid.Â
So who’s the elitest? The guy with 9 homes and 13 cars. Or the guy with one car and one house?
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But he doesn’t gas them himself. This reminds me of my interview with him in June:
When was the last time you pumped your own gas and how much did it cost?
Oh, I don’t remember. Now there’s Secret Service protection. But I’ve done it for many, many years. I don’t recall and frankly, I don’t see how it matters.
I’ve had hundreds and hundreds of town hall meetings, many as short a time ago as yesterday. I communicate with the people and they communicate with me very effectively.
You can see the complete transcript here:
http://totalbuzz.freedomblogging.com/2008/06/24/total-buzzs-qa-with-john-mccain/#more-4223
Do you think you’ll get some Palin time Marty? PLease ask her why she approved the Road to Nowhere after rejecting the Bridge to Nowhere.