thinkprogress.org — During a press conference today, Time?s Karen Tumulty asked Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) whether he was still considering former senator Phil Gramm for a Cabinet position. McCain replied, ?I think Sen. Gramm would be in serious consideration for ambassador to Belarus,? a country still covered in radiation from Chernobyl.
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bushbushJul 10, 2008
They had to say something to cover their shock from the inappropriate and badly timed joke. However, they should have noted the Ambassador to Belarus actually lives in DC.
neognosticJul 10, 2008
He reminds me of the neighbor kid's grandpa that always wanted the girls to sit on his lap and pull his finger. Only it wasn't the funny one.
Closed AccountJul 10, 2008
Hey, that IS funny! Send obama to belarus too.
hillsfarJul 11, 2008
Har har har! That McCain! He's such a fungi!
bishkekbuddyJul 11, 2008
Oh... so THAT'S what it is... humor! Silly me!