June 10, 2008
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Cindy McCain doesn't plan on being involved in her husband's possible presidential administration.
Cindy McCain doesn't plan on being involved in her husband's possible presidential administration.

(CNN) – Cindy McCain on Tuesday ruled out the possibility of serving in her husband’s possible presidential administration.

Mrs. McCain, the wife of presumptive Republican nominee John McCain, told NY1 that while she would want be an “advocate” for issues like education as first lady, she has no plans to serve in an official post.

“I do not ever envision myself as being involved in the McCain administration, as it has been put, at all,” she said. “But my husband and I do talk and I want to be party to listening to what his ideas are too.”

She also said that her role as first lady would not change from her role today, making note of her work for international charities.

Filed under: John McCain


li   June 10th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

If economy good not many peoples drinking beer, thats why mc cain dont care about economy? and let border open cause many mexicans drinking beer

Tell John that it is time for Cindy to tell all!   June 10th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

Folks,

Please don't let the McCains fool you. Cindy has refused to post her Tax Returns. NO! NO!. She only posted what she thought was safe, Do you folks realize just how much is buried in Cindy's Tax Returns? Cindy is just giving you snippets of a huge aristocracy. Believe you me the McCains are trying to pull the wool over your eyes!

Ron   June 10th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

She will just get richer renting him her company jet.

Karl   June 10th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

Is it too late to get Romney back?

Loretta from California   June 10th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

If McCain wins, Bush will still be President. What a horrible thought. George Bush might as well stay put. Why even move out?

MP-pennsylvania   June 10th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

you don't have to

Remy   June 10th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

If he wins only the question will arise. So, she is sure her husband never win!

Tony, Miami   June 10th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

What administration? He isn't going to be the President. Cindy he won't let you serve in your own house, you your guy common

D-Weezy - OH   June 10th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

Sounds like she's saying she already has enough money. You're on your own McSame! :-)

Gary   June 10th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

I find it odd that people are referring to Obama as an elitist when this woman clearly is. Laura Bush (former teacher) did NOTHING to improve education in this country in the past 7.5 years, I doubt Cindy McCain will be different. No Child Left Behind, indeed.

Cindy, still waiting on those '07 taxes. Any plans to release them?

ken talbot   June 10th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

man this rich girl has to wake up…what a dummy

dilmont   June 10th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

“I do not ever envision myself as being involved in the McCain administration, as it has been put, at all,”

Sounds like she doesn't think much of his potential administration, either.

Gene   June 10th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

Though I don't think he's going to get elected anyway… if he does…. her job should just be to keep John satisfied… so he doesn't 'push the button' out of frustration :)

Operation Chaos   June 10th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

Where are the paid Republicans blogging on every site this morning; Belle, Charlotte, Staunch Hillary Supporter, Jim PA, Brian TN and Jan FL. What? You don't get paid after 5:00. LOL

NOT THIS TIME!!!

Herman in LA   June 10th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

Some Americans are so darn stupid it's a shame. The McCain’s are not for the average American working family. They are big business owners and do not have the small Americans people interest at heart. As I read some of these comments it just makes me sick to the stomach and the only conclusion that I can draw is racial hatred and that’s a shame because we all suffer with this kind of attitudes.

Janet WV for Obama/Clinton   June 10th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

I really wish her the best, but doubt that she has anything to worry about. There is a new world coming and we look forward to the changes an Obama administration will bring.

tigerakabj   June 10th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

Good Cindy. Cuz there won't be a John McCain presidency anyway.

McSame better get ready to be routed and ambushed by the Dems with Barack at the helm. This is the end of the Republicans, thanks to Bush.

NORA, FLORIDA   June 10th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

I guess she is ticked about the BEER mispeaking that her husband did. LOL.

She is going to fighting to make sure that the BEER industry stays afloat. GO CINDY

DrFill   June 10th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

She'll be far too busy cashing those inheritance checks to work.
Does this qualify as news?
DrFill

Brian   June 10th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Your a traitor to the Republican caus McCain you spend more time pandering to the Clintons than to the conservatives. The South Carolinians were right about you!

TESAP   June 10th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

Good choice… her history she should be behind the scene.

Brian   June 10th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

well of course not…there isn't gonna be a Mcbush administration for her to serve in anyway

M.S. Indiana   June 10th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

She would outsmart you McCain, would be a shame on the Christian leaders…. a Woman smarter then her hubby.. is she even republican ??

Linda31   June 10th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

Don't worry Cindy, you won't have to take up any cause. You won't be first lady.

Peter E   June 10th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Be careful there. Even being an advocate can get you into trouble! Most of the Hillary hatred started because health-care companies were worried about their money when she got involved promoting her health plans. Since then they bought the washington and media attack machine that can't stop parroting their attacks against Hillary. So if you dare to threaten somebody's bottom-line with your advocay they'll tear you apart, and you'll be blamed for every evil in the world as well, from hungering children in Ethiopia to somebody's cat coughing up a hairball!

Ratgurl   June 10th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

She's applying for the position of First Lady, not as a politician. Sheesh!

Pepou   June 10th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Good. She can concentrate on posing (sorry vamping) for Vogue magazine.

Independent Voter   June 10th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

Sounds like a very sane lady to me.

YES WE CAN + YES WE WILL= DEMS IN WHITE HOUSE   June 10th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

She had better learn to understand and appreciate all things politics if he was to win cause he's going to need her to help guide him through this especially once his memory goes completely. She'll be what Nancy was to President Ronald Reagan. But not to worry that won't be necessary because we're going to have us a nice sharp young president at the top of the game.

Terri   June 10th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

If she becomes a first lady she will have enough experience to become president may Laura Bush can be her VP

Go Obama

Proud American   June 10th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Cindy has spoken like a true Republican woman. Stay out of the good ole boys affairs.

Joe   June 10th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Good for her!

Ralph   June 10th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Of course she won't, Obama has better choices by far.

Spring Heat   June 10th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Well you gotta win first FOOL!

Obama 08

Mark   June 10th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

While working for charities is great, how about you think about working for a charity here in the US, ya know where its needed as well… Secondly I find it funny she would not serve in his administration…even his own wife won't work with him….LOL

abby   June 10th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Cindy, you are no where near the White House so don't think that far, looser

Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California   June 10th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

How can she be in the administration when McCain will VETO ALL BEER?(How unAMerican!)

Louis   June 10th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

She is absolutely right–she won't serve in his administration because he will not be President.

John   June 10th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

And a collective sigh of relief goes across the U.S.A.

Ohio voter   June 10th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Yeah, she'll just (illegally) bankroll his campaign since the FEC is still in limbo, thanks in part to McCain's own party pals in the Senate. Too bad she'll never have the chance to be first lady since McCain's been offered up as a sacrificial loser by the GOP in a Democratic election year. No energy, no heart, no new ideas–same old backwards, Cold War, voodoo economics mentality. A vote for McCain is a vote for Bob Dole, 1996.

vahe   June 10th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Your husband is dumb like you and he doesnt have any ideas for this country!!!! get over it you war mongers wife!!! Obama 08!!!

Lynn   June 10th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

I could see her as First Lady.

KMAN   June 10th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Won't even be an option Cindy … he won't have an administration!

Josh   June 10th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Cindy, we love and support you!!!

I'm a Hillary supporter, however in the fall I will be voting for your husband!

BEST OF LUCK, AND WELL WISHES!

Thats Not True   June 10th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

I thought being First Lady was a position. HRC claimed it. No one wants a meek woman.

Wise Owl   June 10th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Cindy, we look forward to having you as our next First Lady, one who has ALWAYS been proud of her country.

Democrate for McCain 08

kim portland, oregon   June 10th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

come on cindy, we all know you are PRAYING the Crypt Keeper goes off to washington and finds his next mistress…i mean third wife!!!

mccain gets older and unhealthier looking with every new day! his health is a SERIOUS concern.

Greg Turner   June 10th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Smart woman..Maybe shes smart enough to not even vote for him either, lol.

Janel, St. Paul, MN   June 10th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

At least she is honest and knows her limitations.

Dan (Redmond, WA)   June 10th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Well… I'll sleep better tonight. *YAWN*

Bill, Alabama   June 10th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Cindy McCain in her husband's administration makes as much sense as Laura Bush would be in her husband's administration. Neither can make a contribution to "dumb and dumber."

Republican, TX   June 10th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

She is too elitist and snobbish to do much for the country. Something about her makes John look so bad.

sophia nyc   June 10th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Hopefully, neither will McBush be involved in the White House administration.

Gene   June 10th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Cindy will be lucky if John remembers her name in the next couple years, or even his own. Seriously though.. it's good to see someone who's not going to try taking credit for their spouse's service and experience :)

Anne E.   June 10th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

The point is moot, since there won't BE a McCain administration.

HillarySkank on myspace   June 10th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

I'm sorry, why was this question even asked of Mrs. McCain? Must be a slow day on the news circuit.

Chris   June 10th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

So she enherited 100+ million and has no interest in bettering anything about this country?

talk about spoiled

nitro   June 10th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

She didnt have to tell us that because we already knew , be cause there wont be no McCain administration. Next time tell her to tell us something we dont know.

Susie   June 10th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

I don't think she is qualify anyway to be the running mate.

Mike   June 10th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Cindy McCain reminds me of "Barbie," (this is a compliment)!

The White House will soon be her "Dream House."

Go McCain!!!!

jeff c in San Francisco   June 10th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

She won't serve in a McCain administration because there won't be one!

Amy   June 10th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

I like Cindy's stance and I admire her for having the backbone to say "No" to it all. Politics can be so tiring, and draining, and negative. Look at all the ill-will in the DNC. It's best for one's sanity to stay away.

martin   June 10th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

neither will john.a mccain administration is about as possible as another gw bush term.

1st Mrs. McCain is the HERO   June 10th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Cindy McCain would like the be head of the Pharmacy Dept.

But I doubt ole McVetobeers has alternative plans of lots of parties with FREE Beer..

Vote your pocketbook - Vote Change

Carol McCain - the real first lady………

Mike   June 10th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Poise , Grace & Elegance, a TRUE "Fist Lady," UNLIKE Michelle!

Go John McCain!!!!!!!!!!!

Nanc, MN   June 10th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Good for Cindy. Wonder if Michelle would make the same statement? It might give me a little incentive to support Obama.

Proud1of 26% in WV   June 10th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

She won't have to worry ,she won't get the chance.

Terri   June 10th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

If he was to win why would she not serve then after he is done serving she can run for president she will surely have enough first hand experince on what it take to be president

Go Obama

Franky   June 10th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Did I just hear that Senator McCain is barely figuring out the internet??? Will somebody tell the Senator that we're living in the year 2008…..

Peace   June 10th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Thank God! And life goes on.

The Lady   June 10th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

What Administration?

Mike Birmingham, AL   June 10th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

The RNC is paying bloggers to try and pull Clinton supporters over to McCain.

Don't listen to the same three or four people that flood the Ticker on a daily basis using different names - they are just paid hacks.

Franky   June 10th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

She turned in her taxes but won't be with her husband??? No offense but no wonder the conserves don't like Senator McCain…….just look at the family for crying out loud…

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