Aspiring Presidential Bore

Making my periodic rounds through my favorite sights, I came across this one at Crooks and Liars.

Here's the scene. Go back to the late 90s. Bill Clinton is president. Senator John McCain addresses a Republican crowd. He hushes journalists with an intensely boorish joke.

A joke too bad to print?

Though no tape of McCain's quip has yet emerged, this is what he (McCain) reportedly said:

"Why is Chelsea Clinton so ugly?
Because her father is Janet Reno."

The joke may be crude, but it pales in comparison with the published details surrounding the presidential sex scandal. McCain's two-liner conveys some interesting insights into what he considers humorous (lesbianism, a young woman's physical appearance), particularly since it was delivered to a Republican crowd. Remember, this is the party that champions pro-family values.

In many ways, he is the more appropriate candidate. Frat boy humor is as American as hot dogs. You know its true.