August 13, 2008
Posted: August 13th, 2008 04:33 PM ET
Watch the McCains discuss the injury at a press conference Wednesday.

Watch the McCains discuss the injury at a press conference Wednesday.

(CNN) - Cindy McCain visited a Michigan hospital after a campaign event Wednesday, complaining of pain in her hand.

"At some point during the rope line an enthusiastic supporter shook Mrs. McCain’s hand and exacerbated an existing carpal tunnel condition,” said spokeswoman Jill Hazelbaker. “Out of an abundance of caution, she decided to leave the event and visit the local hospital for x-rays where she was treated for a minor sprain."

UPDATE: The campaign reports that Cindy McCain will return to active campaigning on Thursday.

Cindy McCain, who has a brace on her right arm, told reporters she was "fine." Her husband said Wednesday afternoon that someone shook her hand "too vigorously."

Filed under: Cindy McCain • John McCain


Joe in NJ   August 13th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

I'm sure it was an Obama supporter who tried to do her bodily harm by squeezing her hand too hard.

Hurley   August 13th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

I'm not a fan of McCain's, but Cindy's done some good things... she's a lot better than her husband, so I'm sorry she got a sore hand from this, and hope she gets better soon.

Hey, at least it happened before her husband could get in there and destroy the nation's health care system!

RCLGuard   August 13th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Guys, we're too vicious. Leave her alone. This isn't news and it doesn't warrant hateful comments. Let's rise above it.

Obama 08.

ED FL   August 13th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Oh GREAT manuever John now you can publicize Cindy as wounded serving her country. Personally I beleive that is a ploy to keep the EDWARDS story [HOPEFULLY] from the press getting on you and why your similar lifes activites should not be outed . All these activites seem to be OK for right wing participants but are mortal sins when democrats partake in the same type of activitees.

Ray   August 13th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

BOO HOO HOO! Is this the same homewrecker cry baby JOHN McCAIN was having an AFFAIR with, while his first wife was recovering from an automobile accident? BOO HOO HOO!!

handjob   August 13th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

that's what happens when you get up there in age. Be careful doll and rub some money on it.

Mike   August 13th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

You know CNN, I don't know why you post these sort of stories and then open up comments, it only brings out a display of vile trash towards an individual (and this goes both ways too).

NEVEROBAMA   August 13th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Leave Cindy alone!! I know the Obama zombies would not like it if we talk about how UGLY MICHELLE OBAMA IS!

Mickie in PA   August 13th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

So when is CNN going to cover their adulterous affair instead of all sympathetic stories about his POW service (although he collaborated with the enemy), then they play up like he is a hero for refusing early release - he was afraid to come home early after collaborating with the enemy (so much for your word either in war or marriage, right McShame).

Mrs. McInostoch   August 13th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

To the commentator Obama Is the dumbest candidate ever: Why not become a candidate yourself? Stop with the stupid remarks and act like an adult. What the hell does Obama have to do with Cindy McCain's "injury" from a handshake?

tj in fla   August 13th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

This is a top story? What about the Georgian President demanding that his friend, McCain, come to his country's aid. Once again, CNN is really on top of things. The "best politcal team"-how outrageous.

Philip   August 13th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

O.K. a hospital visit is somewhat news. Let's be civil.

larryh wi   August 13th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Just goes to show ya how excited people are to be supporting John McCain, hang in there Cindy you will have 4 yrs to learn how to deal with agressive excited hand shaking. Nobama will never experience this so you are already one up on him. Go John GO GO GO .

Thomas   August 13th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Obama "fans" rude comments about a women who has given millions of dollars to charities and adopted below:

DJ Los Angeles   August 13th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Tell those Rush Limbaugh supporters to switch to de-caf and not shake a woman's hand that hard.

HarvardGrad vs HSDropout - West Des Moines, IA   August 13th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

"Obama is the dumbest candidate ever" - bet you never graduated from high school...let see who is dumb...hmmm a harvard law school graduate or a high school drop-out :}? It's a rhetorical question dummy..the answer is pretty obvious!

Patsy Atkinson, NE   August 13th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Hubby John must have thought he was shaking hands with a Russian. No one seriously believes it happened during a hand shake with someone in the crowd do they? I think if Cindy gets a little out of line Johnny boy gives her a good ole handshake. His attitude speaks volumes.

PaulC   August 13th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Probably from excessive waving.
Call in her medical team to evaluate this injury.

Me   August 13th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

she's hurt because someone shook her hand?? wow, she really is an old barbie doll.

Otanes - Atlanta   August 13th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

I hope she has a good medical insurance!

len Smith   August 13th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

THIS IS NEWS. ???????????????????????? COME ON PERSONS

Sunny   August 13th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Looks like we will have to hear and read news about dogs and cats of John MacCain now. Enough of heroic worship by media! Let's get to discuss real problem of this country. Who cares when she gets pain due to a handskae when 3/4th of the country is under pain at several levels.

New Democrat   August 13th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

I hope she gets well soon,but a sprain from a handshake?This can never happen to an everyday person like Michelle Obama.

Dan   August 13th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Cindy McCain will be a better first lady than Mrs. Obama anyday. Why don't you Obama supporters learn about her before you trash her?? She might be a millionaire but she does have a heart for the poor.

psittacines   August 13th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter. But I do wish her quick healing. :)

Dave, Illinois   August 13th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

A while back, CNN posted a ticker story about how Obama's followers are being portrayed as hateful and sheep. Please read the comments in these bloggs and form your own opinion. Obamites regularly hurl age-related insults and use childish names starting with "Mc". They practically fawn over anything Obama says. Please read for yourself and witness what this man's followers have to offer.

I posted this earlier. Read the above comments about Cindy's injury and form your own opinion.

John Y Des Plaines IL   August 13th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Don't you know Barbie is not poseable

nick   August 13th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Man, you people are so angry over the fact that someone has more money you do. Get a life.

anonymous   August 13th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

I simply cannot believe all the evil Democrats! For crying out loud, people. Have some humane feelings for a person, whether you like them or not. I cannot stand NOBAMA and his evil looking wife but I would not poke fun at or wish them ill health! This election has just gotten too far out of hand!

sensible Cape Coral Fl   August 13th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

While I don't like Cindy Mc, she reminds me of a high school cheerleader, I feel she does not deserve the stupid remarks that have been made in this column. How can people come to such conclusions with little of no evidence to back up their commments?

HG in California   August 13th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

And your point is???? You mean she couldn't just take a vicodin, a motrin or a tylenol? Oops!!! That's right, she's an addict, so all those painkillers are out of the question.

Ed from PA   August 13th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Has any normal person ever gone to the HOSPITAL for a minor sprain?

Some people really think too highly of themselves. When I saw Cindy McCain was hospitalized, I was wondering if her life was in danger. Instead, I hear it's a MINOR SPRAIN?!

ugh.

Don of Fairfax   August 13th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Here come the Dumocraps.

K-Dub 4 Obama   August 13th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Tasteless.... How about she probably hurt it during the topless competition after a handshake with a biker. lol. You guys are idiots. :) .... I love the news, the conservatives and their "seriousness" keep me laughing. They don't have a clue. Whoops i just got another one. She probably hurt it while teaching McLame how to text on a blackberry. He is trying to appeal to the "hip" crowd now. lol. Lames.

Go McCain   August 13th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

why is this breaking news when there are so many other things that are more important. I feel bad for her and I hope she feels better but there are more important things that should be breaking news!

Eric   August 13th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

It is funny how her and Jonny do not support heath care for every American. Yet she has no problem going to the hospital for a little sprain that did not even need medical treatment. What a worthless hypocrite. This is like when her Jonny said that every American should be checked for skin cancer a few weeks ago yet does not support giving them that ability to do so. Vote Democratic this fall.

Mrs. McInostoch   August 13th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Good that you are feeling better Mrs. McCain. Be careful of the handshakes. Good grief. Why on earth was something so MINOR given so much attention?

ber6964   August 13th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Who gives a SSSSSSSSSSS...............

SAME OLD STUFF   August 13th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

SO

Patricia Dumas Fair Haven,NJ   August 13th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

awww...seems our little princess Cindy can't take a good, hefty and hearty handshake....

Scott L   August 13th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Typical dem lack of respect. Hope you never get carpal tunnel...it is crippling...look around you dems, this is the company you keep. Are you proud? I am sure you are! :-D

Jane   August 13th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Is she back using drugs again?

Life must be hard for a billionaire heiress who hasn't had to work a day in her life.

Dosteovsky   August 13th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Carpal tunnel? How elitist

Kevin, Austin TX   August 13th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Folks, this isn't news. You're reading "Political Ticker" which is not the breaking news arm of CNN. It's a blog for people who want all kinds of tidbits about the campaign trail. So stop feeling incredulous say "this is news." My god, if you don't like it, don't read it, and for the life of Bryan, don't post!

I'm glad she's okay. My first thought was that it might be a sign of a stroke. As a human, I'm glad she's okay.

Obama 08

jinjing, fort lauderdale, fl   August 13th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

McCain probably thought it was her face he broke

dro   August 13th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

i wonder if cindy mccain gets pain pills for that sprain?

norb   August 13th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Actually, she injured her hand opening her vicodin prescription bottle.

dave   August 13th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

sigh

David Goldman   August 13th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

PAIN PILLS THAT IS.

Debbie - WV   August 13th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

This is bad for mccain.....this just points to how old he his.....she is used to the old man "gentle" touch.

Dave   August 13th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Does CNN really moderate these comments?

Nick   August 13th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

This story is funny for so many reasons.

Luis, Seattle, WA   August 13th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Oh Brother!!!!! I am surprised that we are not busy reporting the last time she broke a nail, doing something other than standing a modeling. I am sure unintelligent, kept trophe wife is able to relate.

David Goldman   August 13th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

NOW SHE CAN GET HER PILLS,

WHICH WE PAY FORE, LEGALLY.

ML - California   August 13th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Glad that Cindy McCain had a minor injury. So far Obama has not made an effort to have a Press Conference regarding Georgia – what is his problem?

GOP is evil   August 13th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

I love it how she looks just like Skeletor. Maybe now that she is injured, McCain will just get up and leave her, like he did his last wife.

Naomi, Texas   August 13th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Snob!

Joe the Troll   August 13th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

At least she has a very good taxpayer-provided healthcare plan. As one of the uncovered taxpayers, I'm sure glad I could help.

SAME OLD STUFF   August 13th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

POOR CINDY, SHE GOT HURT. WHO THE HELL CARES

MEOW!!   August 13th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

McAttack said that someone shook her hand "too vigorously."WHY is this NEWS!!!

dan   August 13th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

being with real americans places an undue burden on all elitist bodies.

freddie   August 13th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Visit to the hospital = new pain pill prescription! Wohoo!!!

stop   August 13th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Since I could not post in the actual story about Russia.....

I am far from a republican, but McCain is doing what a leader needs to do during this time. Russia is in the wrong, and he is not afraid to say it. For those of you using this crisis to bash McCain, and some Hillary to show favor to Obama, I have to ask what is his solution. Obama is on vacation on his opinion on the matter smells of political pandering( and I still might vote for him). No one is warmongering, and Bill and Hillary will not be the blame if Obama can not stand up and take on what could be the next real world crisis. I say give McCain a break, he has been involved in this issue's for years while I am sure Obama has hardly given it a thought on the sunny beaches.

Lee from FL   August 13th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

the mavericks hot wife is getting old. time for a younger wife john.

How comes i never here nobody mention that John McCain had four Navy aircraft destroyed before he was shot down.

i think he was not that good of a pilot since he only had about 25-30 hours of actual combat.

Not Karl Rove   August 13th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Those Repug females are togh as nails, aren't they? Look at Hillary... oh wait, she says she's a Democrat.

Man up Cindy. Take a couple laps and report for inspection.

MK, Apex NC   August 13th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Won't vote for McCain, but I wish Mrs. McCain a speedy recovery.

Marc   August 13th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Uh-Oh!!!!
Is McCain gonna leave her now?

Thats ok....he can go back to his home country of Panama and find a new healthy wife when he fails to slander Obama enough to win the Presidency.

Not fooled by distractions   August 13th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Yeah, if the pain gets bad, you know how to take care of it, huh Cindy.

tina   August 13th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

uh oh! more pain pills. Someone shook her hand too hard! yea right!!

Farrell, Houston, Tx   August 13th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

I hope the drugs work for her sprang.

Chris Lowtax   August 13th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

She is just trying to score some pills. What an elitist injury.

Joe   August 13th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

I bet she has the "carpal tunnel condition" from swiping her credit card so much on shopping sprees.

Redphilly   August 13th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

And if you believe that one I have a bridge in New York to sell you!

Chris DD   August 13th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

lol

Val, Atlanta, Ga   August 13th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

She just wanted some meds.

MikeH   August 13th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Oh boy! she can take some more pain pills.

By the way, did she ever get a 'Tramp Stamp' tattoo for her participation in the "Miss Cowchip" beauty contest?

Brian   August 13th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

her hand isn't plastic? I'm sure John will get her a plastic hand for Xmas!

The Obnoxious American   August 13th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Poor lady. I can only imagine how hard it must be to be a presidential candidate's wife. She'd make a great first lady though.

dona   August 13th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

The hospital for a sprain? Hmmmm sounds like the pill popper is at it again.

AJ   August 13th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Barbie's fragile... Who knew???

Oh PAHLEEAZE!

Cindy's merely using this as an excuse to keep from having to touch the 'common folk' on the trail...

Lee from FL   August 13th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

its not easy being old.

pet2435   August 13th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

she should go and sleep ,since she dont know anything about politices,

abdirahman   August 13th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

She should not have gone on campain trail.Tell Macsame to let her
do her domestic work at home.

billylee8   August 13th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Nothing but the best treatment a beer heiress's money can buy.

Robert   August 13th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

No problem. Pain killers will do the trick. She'll even be able to get her own prescription this time.

Jenny, Rio Vista, CA   August 13th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Poor Poopey. What a waste of a doctor's time. I guess someone who was really injured and suffering had to wait so that poor Barbie's granny could get some drugs.

Travis   August 13th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

I hope she is OK.

But my goodness...are the McCain's THAT old? They can't even shake hands without getting hurt?

Toyin, Atlanta   August 13th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Elite? Handshake lands Cindy in ER.

who cares ?   August 13th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

now...really....what makes this news ??!

oh yeah : cindy McCain can afford health care for minor pain while you and i just DONT even if we were about to die !

....

Charles   August 13th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Elitist.................

whatabich   August 13th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

What next....

Dave F   August 13th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

I suppose it is time for some pain meds.... now where would Cindy McCain get some of those...?

Jake   August 13th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

who cares.

ben   August 13th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

I'm sure there will be SELECTIVE hand shaking after this. Glad she's ok though. OBAMA for 08.

Vigla   August 13th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Are you kidding me? This is NOT NEWS!!! Carpel tunnel syndrome? OMG!

Shaka Zulu   August 13th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

She must be losing her bearings too.

Why is this news?   August 13th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Did she OD again?

Sampsonite   August 13th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Yea right, she got tired of fraternizing with the common folk.

heidi   August 13th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Hope they didn't give her any pain pills

justreading   August 13th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Are you serious!? People out there working hard everyday getting actually getting hurt on the job but can't afford to go to the hospital and we're reading about a rich person spraining their wrist. Come on people lets not fignt each other anymore. 2008's election is not about democratic vs republican vs conservative vs liberal vs educated vs non educated its about the a small group of people riding the gravey train while the rest of America suffers. It does not matter what party, gender, or demographic you belong to please read about the issues and candidates policies and tell yourselve which one is going to help (you have to help yourselve also) my family. I am a huge Obama supporter and I read alot of post with a lot hateful posts from Hilliary supporters and McCain Supporters but also from Obama supporters also. This is for the people supporting Barack your not going to make people change their mind and calling them names only helps strengthen their hatred, so lets follow Barack's lead let the haters hate and we hit them with truth and facts. Hate begits hate and if we go into the white house with Barack as our president and we are jaded and angry people how will WE make change!?

MD FOR OBAMA   August 13th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Carpel Tunnel? Ii thought you got that when you worked for a living in say.. An Office!

Will in Richmond, VA   August 13th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

What?

Injured while shaking hands? Really?

Zman   August 13th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

I HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER, ITS FUN HAVING YOU ON THOSE TOUR

Luis   August 13th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Get well soon FUTURE FIRST LADY......................................:)

Pause, now wait for the ignorant Obamites to jump in........ready, go

Idiots!

Gary, Detroit   August 13th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Who cares ?

theresa   August 13th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

i hope its not your autograph signing hand.

seth   August 13th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

." ...shook Mrs. McCain’s hand and exacerbated an existing carpal tunnel condition"

and you thought Johnny Boy was frail. This is ridiculous.

What's next? "... While eating, Mrs. McCain had a piece of spaghetti hit a long standing hang-nail on her thumb. She was immediately medivac'd to a local trauma center"

Natasha   August 13th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

IS THIS IMPORTANT??? WHO CARES

ginny bell j.b.n.ga.   August 13th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

YOU GO CINDY.....
WE WILL SEE YOU AND JOHN IN THE WHITE HOUSE.....
IF YOU HAVE ANY CONNECTIONS WITH THE 527 ....TELL THEM TO GET GOING ON OBOMA......

brian c.   August 13th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

hope it heals soon. does it hurt your golf game?

Willam from Texas   August 13th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Poor little Cindy, I guess she qualifies for disability now.

beryl   August 13th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

omg. a sprain? to hospital? guess that's what happens when you're a 'barbie doll' lookalike. she's just way tooo plastic for me.

Jimmy   August 13th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Well Senators have great insurance plus the McCains are filthy rich so she'll get top notch medical care. That's what America is all about.

matt   August 13th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

make sure she gets a a nice big perscripton to pain killers

david r.   August 13th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

how is this news?

S. Boatman   August 13th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

She Must Have Ran Out Of Pain Medication!

Allen   August 13th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

she shoulda gone for the 'ol fist bump.

Janet   August 13th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Good lord. Can you say D-R-A-M-A?? She needs more pain pills probably.

AZ guy   August 13th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

It must be nice to be abel to go to an Emergency Room (didn't even have to settle for an Urgent Care) because someone shook her hand too hard. Can you spell E-L-I-T-I-S-T?!?!?!

Oh Cindy   August 13th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

This is DEVASTATING!! I sincerly hope she pulls through. :-\

She probably went to the hospital to get some disinfectant to rub off the stench of the common man.

Bill   August 13th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Are you kidding me? She is a feebile as her husband!!!!!!!!!!

brian   August 13th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

i'm sorry for you hand

MD for Obama   August 13th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

A hand sprain? And this is BREAKING NEWS? I type all day and have various pains – so what? Everyone at CNN, please join Obama in Hawaii for a much needed vacation! This is too much!

Anonymous   August 13th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

This is DEVASTATING!! I sincerly hope she pulls through. :-\

She probably went to the hospital to get some disinfectant to rub off the stench of the common man.

dwg   August 13th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

here come the oxy-contin jokes!

McCain:SmallWeakCowardlyMan OffersMoreOfTheSame TearsOthersDownToBuildHimselfUp   August 13th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

No doubt this condition was exacerbated by the need to prop up her husband on many an occasion or act as his ventriloquist when his lyin' lips can be moved by a modicum of truth.

Big Bill from Brooklyn   August 13th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Sad news. I hope she is better.

Samuel   August 13th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

I do not believe this for a minute. She needed some attention, that's all. Hand shakes? You're Right.

A.   August 13th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

She had to go to the hospital for CARPEL TUNNEL? I have carpel tunnel and that is ridiculous. Suck it up, princess.

Anthony, Dallas, Tx   August 13th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

She went to the hospital for a hand sprain? CNN GET THIS OFF OF HERE.

Monica   August 13th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

She's faking it to get a prescription for Vicodin. Don't fall for it!

Peggy Robson   August 13th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Now she will get criticized

Pat-Pittsburgh   August 13th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

I have carpel tunnel syndrome myself and fully understand just how painful it can be, so my thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. McCain.

God speed for a speedy and painless recovery.

Shannelle Marshall in DC   August 13th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

She'd better get that fixed...and quick before John leaves her too!!!

And why do we care about Cindy McCains hand anyway??

McCrazy   August 13th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

McCain's wife is hospitalized and McCain is on the campaign stop trying to convince us he is better than Obama because he is friends with the President of Georgia? WOW. He must have more friends, he IS twice as old.

INDEPENDENT NYC   August 13th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Normal people would have gone home and applied ice or soaked our hand in hot water. Her health care plan must really be great.

I wonder if that's the one John McCain has and doesn't want all Americans to have that coverage.

Nathan in WA   August 13th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

and I should care... why?

Generation X   August 13th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

We wish her well. However, if she is that frail, she should stay off the campaign trail. On a second thought, why not have Cinday and Michelle in an arm wrestling match?

Fragile   August 13th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Why is this news? So she can't shake hands now with her constituents.

fella from Chicago   August 13th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Don't say anything Obama supporters or a serious deluge of garbage will follow toward Michelle. Leave the wives alone!

Sam   August 13th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

LOL.

That's not news. That's pathetic.

Mabel in Cleve.   August 13th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Whatever the doctors do for her hand, please don't give her any prescription pain killers ! The relapsed wife of a presidential candidate would be a hot mess (and somehow Obama's plot to turn us all into drug abusers)!

marvinj   August 13th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Here we go, sounds like a cry for those pain pills. Well keep our eyes on this one, next it will be the stress of the campaign trail....

Joe Idaho   August 13th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

I hate to say this, but is this her way of not having to be bothered with shaking hands with hmmm these normal people called Americans?

Sharon, MInnesota   August 13th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

CNN, you forgot to include, while at the hospital, Cindy treated herself to another botox injection while John got lost in the men's room. Luckily his collegue Sen. Larry Craig of Idaho happened to be in the same room to give McCain a hand.

Q   August 13th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Well so America should be concerned with both the health of John and Cindy McCain ...given their fraility does that mean Dick Cheney will control the W/H if McCain wins ,,,,

Chris Franklin   August 13th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

If this is considered "breaking news" I'd hate to see what you would do if the country was ever invaded!! Get a life people!!!!

CS in PA   August 13th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

I thought it was something to do with her face cracking!

hey you kids get off my lawn   August 13th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

this is not news.
this is not newsworthy.
this is why the msm is doomed.

oti   August 13th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Sorry my dear ,Our Problem is McSurge not you.
Wish you the very best.
Obamacrat from Westfalen Germany.

unity   August 13th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Maybe hollow bone syndrome?

Soldier 4 OBAMA   August 13th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

So how is that for a sick President and First Lady possibility, is this the best the GOP could do. The idea of John McBush and Cindy in the White House is not the idea of a STRONG AMERICA nor does it show strength with all the issues in the world today.

Billy   August 13th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Hide the pain killers.

Elizabeth   August 13th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

I AM SORRY, BUT I DO NOT HAVE ANY SYMPATHY FOR THE McCAIN'S. THEIR STORY IS THE SAME AS THE JOHN EDWARDS STORY. McCAIN COULD NOT BE BOTHERED WITH A SICK WIFE AND STARTED CAROUSING WITH CINDY – WHO I THINK IS SCARY. I HOPE AND PRAY THAT PAIR NEVER REACH THE WHITE HOUSE WITH THEIR LOW MORALITY, ETC. GOD HELP OUR COUNTRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shrill for Hill   August 13th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Cindy McPain to the doctors: "Hey, how about some pain killers? Maybe about 500 pills or so..."

sherry for Obama   August 13th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Why would she even have carpal tunnel damage , she has never worked a day in her life?

Oh yea I forgot....When you ring the bell for a servant that is a repeative motion.......My bad.

LOIS   August 13th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

The wives should be more careful.
Their husbands can manage the handshakes. We have some powerful supporters on both sides who will not be thinking how they are strongly shaking the women hands.

SAME OLD STUFF   August 13th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

A SPRAINED HAND IS NEWS. PEOPLE ARE DYING IN GEORGIA AND THIS IS SOMEHOW NEWS.

SHE JUST NEEDS A LITTLE BIT OG DRUGS. SHE WILL BE FINE.

jen   August 13th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

They might not want to give her pain pills with her past and all.

David Peter   August 13th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Yeah, and maybe swipe some pill bottles while you're there.

John in Mlps.   August 13th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Carpal tunnel is no laughing matter guys. Weither you like Cindy or not, give her a break when writing your comments.

On the other hand, this could be a good segway into the healthcare issue.

ARB   August 13th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

I WENT TO THE BATHROOM A FEW MINUTES AGO......IS THAT CONSIDERED NEWS-WORTHY?

get a life   August 13th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHa That has made my day. Poor little thing hurt her little hand. HAHAHAHA Just what Detroit needs. Another headline grabbing druggie who hurt her little hand. Hope she has good insurance.

KSH   August 13th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

I never knew a person could be so fragile! I can see the jokes on late night already! LOL!!!

Kay   August 13th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Next thing we will hear about is that she had too much botox and her face cracked...

JB in NJ   August 13th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

This is "Breaking News" from CNN?????
You people print such copious amounts of non-news it is pathetic.

Cindy, watch the pain medication this time.

Mark Wagner   August 13th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Hopefully they pain isn't too high to where they'd be forced to prescribe pain medicine again. Would hate to see her get addicted again.

Best wishes.

elguapo   August 13th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

"Ouch, my hand hurts. I need pain pills, lots and lots of pain pills"

Kevin   August 13th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Mccain will probably dump her now.

He cheated on his first wife when she got injured.

Obama Supporter in Raleigh   August 13th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I am not a fan of the McCain's by any measure of the imaginaiton; but, as a suffer of a carpal tunner condition, I wish Mrs. McCain relief from her pain. She likes ot look elegant all of the time. It is not worth the pain. She needs to wear a wrist splint especially when shaking hands.

I often see females at grocery stores who are in the process of developing carpal tunnel conditins. I advise them to wear wrist splints to protect themselves. Repetitive motion in the wrist area can result in pain beyond belief including migraine headaches.

Donna from Colorado Springs   August 13th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

It's a shame that with all of the terrible news from overseas about Georgia, the media chooses to print a story about Cindy McCains hand getting hurt! It's hardly time to call 911 about a slight hand injury. I'm sure that if it had been Michelle Obama getting slightly injured, not much would have been written about it. The media really needs to get a handle on what's important and what's not. It's like they're trying to match the coverage on McCain with what they did on Obama. Who's the celebrity now........huh!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wisest one of All   August 13th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I hope First Lady McCain is OK!! I am just glad that we will have her as First Lady instead of Michelle "I am ashamed to be an American" Nobama!

Vincent   August 13th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

I wonder if it was Carol.

Seriously, I hope Cindy well.

Gene   August 13th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

I hate hearing that anyone gets physically hurt on a campaign... but... this woman is pretty fragile to go to the hospital after a handshake.

Andres   August 13th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

...wow. seems like a bit much, but whatever. hope she's fine.

Brian, Pittsburgh   August 13th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

A handshake sent her to the hospital? And she's the YOUNGER McCain!!

I hope she's feeling better soon.

Fort Lauderdale   August 13th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

A hospital for carpal tunnel? Give me a break. What a primadonna. I am voting for McCain anyway of Obama does not pick Clinton as his VP.

Pam   August 13th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Probably got a cramp from counting her money.

VOTE Democrat   August 13th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Cindy is weak- I have carpal tunnel very badly and she can not handle a hand shake...that she have to go a hospital.

CW4Barack   August 13th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

McCain's been hitting Cindy....we all know it....Mr. McWarmonger is a wife beater!!

Monica for Obama in Indiana   August 13th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Glad it wasn't worse.

kasiasue   August 13th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

She's a bit up there in age too - not as "up there" as John is, however. The supporters of McCain need to keep in mind to treat the elderly and frail gently. Thanks Cindy, for the reminder on the age/health issue in the campaign.

Texas trail puppy   August 13th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Cindy as much as i can't stand that Old Goat of your husband JM, i appreciate your work and contributions to the less fortunate. Wish you well and hope you are Ok.
Obama '08

JK   August 13th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Its nice to know you can go to the hosptial for non sense while 50 million Americans have to pray at night nothing happens to them. A BIG Thank You to the McCain's for selling America out!

DR. YES   August 13th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

try viagra next time

thomas b   August 13th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

I heard she b-slapped John McSame.
That's how she hurt her hand.

Abby   August 13th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

And how does a women who never worked a day in her life get carpal tunnel?

Nonsense   August 13th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

In the real world, it would have taken an normal person 2 months to get an appointment into the hospital. Another case of privelege at it's best.

The One and Only   August 13th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

....BAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHHahAHAHahahahahahahAHAHAHA*wheeze*HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

Use your millions to fix your hand, and your hypochondria. Then release your taxes.

Ok.....   August 13th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Nothing against but come on! My left index finger is killing me after typing this comment and where the hell is my media coverage?

Rudy NYC   August 13th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Get well, Cindy. Drink milk or whatever it is in your diet that helps carpal tunnel syndrome.

Steve - Wyoming   August 13th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

If I recall correctly, wasn't McCain one of the politicians trying to change work comp rules in the 90's to say that carpal tunnel is not a real affliction?

just bob   August 13th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

I'll bet she can't wait to get her hands on some of the really good pain killers.

McCain=McSame, Toledo, Ohio   August 13th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Oh pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee she is to fragile to handle a handshake what makes them think she can handle being first lady?

Michelle is tough!

Dilly   August 13th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Sounds just like the kind of thing we hear from "med seekers" at the ER. What pain meds did she get. Is she even still in an Narcotics Anonomous Group following her addiction to narcotics and theft of them from the charity organization? She wouldn't be the first politician's wife to start using during a chanpaign. Take care Cindy-go to a meeting.

Democrate is the only way   August 13th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

what kind of news is this??

Yasriel   August 13th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Who is the Elite? One who is not used to the hardship of life or one who walks barefooted on the beach?

I am sure rethugs would have made a big deal out of this if it were M.O. They would accuse of being an elite for visiting doctors juat to complain about handshakes....

Obama all the way

Jozee   August 13th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Poor, little Cindy. I guess she needs to be cushioned in bubble-wrap before John allows her to go on the campaign trail again.

She's too fragile to be first lady and her husband is too old!

GO OBAMA/BIDEN 08/12

stephanie (chattanooga TN   August 13th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

that is crazy!!!!! Now what if Michelle was to do that she would get slaughtered.. NAAA!!!! I take that back she would probally get flooded with get well cards. "Sorry Cindy" you probally will not get one card. And anyway I dont see a- lot of people at those town hall meetings rushing to shake her hand, unlike the stadium crowd that Michelle and Obama fill each time they come to town. Well Michelle be careful "its dangerous out there" Cindy ( get real)

California Gold   August 13th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Just have your plastic surgeon make another one.

J in PA   August 13th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Oh for the love of god, a man gets shot in arkansas and this story gets top billing. Go take some advil for your arthritis old lady.

Barr '08   August 13th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Things younger than John McCain:
ALF
Howdy Doody
Area Codes
FM Radio
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches
Automatic Car Transmissions
His latest wife who injured herself SHAKING HANDS!!!

Vote for a presidential candidate NOT endorsed by the worst president in American history!

McCain was a traitor in Vietnam!!

His foreign policies are based on Wikipedia!!

Ask Cheney, Rumsfeld and Ashcroft how valuable experience is!!

Get off my lawn!!!

Bill   August 13th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Love the caption under the picture: "Cindy McCain has received x-rays."

As if we aren't all human? I've had x-rays before! Cindy McCain is not immortal... and neither is her husband. Why is this news?

Mccain=Bush=WARMONGERS   August 13th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

she is to good to shake common People hand this Elitist Botox Babie should stay off the trail if you can't shake common peoples Hand Obama 08. Get well soon Warmongers (2) Wife

gl   August 13th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

One shot at Arkansas Democratic Party HQ is news not Mrs. Mcshame!

Ex-Republican for Obama   August 13th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Did they give her pain pills?

Honestly, I hope you feel better Cindy-Lou, but I don't like you nor the way you steal peoples husbands. Nor do I like your husband who has abandoned his family and our troops and shipped our jobs over seas.

A speedy recovery to you is wished.

CAROLYN   August 13th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

hi suzanne, i have carpal tunnel i must have surgery on both hands, however ive watched mrs mc cain she is stand offish she dont shake many hands she only stands behind sen mc cain like she's to good to interact with comand folks. so is it oxycondone or vicodin since she in another state? man addicts.

Gina   August 13th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

if McCain wins thats it for usa hes Republican and not alot off people like Republican

JohnK   August 13th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Breaking News . . .

11 Bravo   August 13th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

I'm not voting for her hubby, but I wish her a speedy recovery.

Obama 08   August 13th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Sorry Cindy about your hand; stop trying to get attention.

NMB   August 13th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

how nice! The Senator's wife can get medical treatment for: shaking too many hands....
47 million people in this country are without healthcare. For them, getting needed medical treatment becomes a financial burden...

Vig   August 13th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Oh dramatic – now is CNN trying to use this to undermine McCain's candidacy? Give us a break.

Caryn, Washington DC   August 13th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Now the junkie hurt her hand.

ARB   August 13th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

ITS TOTALLY BEYOND ME TO TRY TO UNDERSTAND WHY THIS IS CONSIDERED NEWS-WORTHY.

Yeah Right!! Elite   August 13th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

... If I were tired of shaking hands with common folk on the campaign trail... I'd have done the same thing too.

Richard   August 13th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Oh Oh someone hide the pain pills

gl   August 13th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

This is not news. McShame will do and say anything to get news coverage. McShame had the week to himself and still not getting coverage becasue he is boring!

TWT   August 13th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Hurt shaking hands, well hands that have never worked are fragile at that age. She should hire some one to shake hands for her.

tj bettencourt   August 13th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

did your hand get hurt princess

Mims   August 13th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

My the McCains are fragile people.

Kingsley   August 13th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Why is this News worthy?

This woman is worhless on the political circuit

The average American couldn't afford an Xray for this crap

an ELITIST we can beleive in

Michael   August 13th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Uh Huh. Call the Police. I bet that McAnger did it because Cindy wore too much make up and he thought she looked like a trollop. Or Miss. Buffalo Chip.

DPerry   August 13th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Was it her botox injecting hand??

Shari, NY   August 13th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

I will put politics and aside and wish her well. Not only do you have to watch out for crazed gunment but also for exuberant supporters who could bang up your wrist. Adopt the Japanese style next time and just fold your arms and bow!

Liz in CA   August 13th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Oh come ON CNN...this is NEWS? A hand sprain? For which she was treated and released??? And "Breaking News" at that? Must be an AWFULLY slow news day. How about a "Breaking News" of Olympics if nothing better is going on....or stop calling yourselves a news channel!!! (Usually, I'm a fan-but this one was outrageous!)

proud army and navy mom   August 13th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

poor baby! life can be hard for a millionaire heiress. all that handshaking can be downright dangerous.. who knew?!

She went to the hospital for this???? She's such a drama queen.

dollorbil   August 13th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

She needs to file for workmans comp. Maybe she will quailfy for disability.

Obama/Clinton '08   August 13th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

I'm a Democrat, but I hope Cindy is okay.

Come November, she and her husband will have plenty of time to enjoy their millions of dollars, nine homes and 500 dollar shoes.

Please Love Me and Post My Stuff   August 13th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Why is this news? Please some one explain this to me?

Susan, PA   August 13th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

"John McCain's wife was hospitalized with a minor hand sprain after shaking hands with supporters, the senator’s campaign says."

This is NEWS-FLASH on CNN.

What the ................

What the?   August 13th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

This is a low day for the news media. A hand sprain? I does show that the McCains are pretty old. If you can't even shake hands without getting injured, how are you going to do dodging bullets in Bosnia?

JOYCE   August 13th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

boo hoo

MavTex   August 13th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Will this be Cindy's excuse to start abusing prescription medication again?

Lock your medicine cabinets folks!

Obama is the dumbest candidate ever   August 13th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

I'm sure the Obama lemmings will have something tasteless to say about this.

Andrea E- Atlanta   August 13th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Sorry to hear that. I'm definitely an Obama fan, but I can relate to someone shaking your hand as if they are trying to take it off. No more handshaking Mrs. McCain.

USAF RET   August 13th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

THIS is breaking news??????

trust   August 13th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Fragile blue blooded $40 million dollar hands can't handle a handshake? I'm just sayin'.

My Friends, let me tell you,   August 13th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Shes just fine now, thank goodness,John wouldnt be able to speak without her nearby throwing her voice and pulling his strings.

Done with Dems   August 13th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

You Libs can thank CNN for a freebie. Have at it you pathetic trolls!

NoMcSame   August 13th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Poor little Cindy. She got a BOBO. McSames ex-wife had to raise his three kids by herself while being badly hurt but Cindy (silver spoon) had to be rushed to the hospital from shaking hands. WEAK just like the man named John McSame the enemy collaborator.
Obama08

JD   August 13th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

slow news day, huh.........

Ally   August 13th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Here come the pain killer addiction again.

Anonymous   August 13th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

why in the world is this news?

she is worthless on the political circuit. this is not news.

The average American couldn't afford an xray for this crap.

does an ELITIST we can beleive in

Nancy   August 13th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

And this is freakin news. Who the hell cares!!!!!!! The barbie doll has no fat on her wrists.

Mike   August 13th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

This is the funniest thing I have seen all day. Thanks CNN.

Natalie   August 13th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Wow! Guess that was one hell of a handshake! I hope she gets better soon.

Obama/Clinton '08

Linda from Prescott AZ   August 13th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Don't like her, but very glad it wasn't serious.

ANGIE   August 13th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Oh poor little barbie doll never worked a day in her life,Maybe she ran out of pills mccain latley with all the foaming out of his mouth probably has caused barbie to rely more heavily on pills!!!!

Arkansas Undertaker   August 13th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

She just feels like she is too good to shake peoples hands. So this is an excuse for her to avoid shaking Amerticans hands.

Bob Indianapolis, IN   August 13th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Cindy,

You got to watch it when shaking hands with the riff-raff...

BlameBarack   August 13th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

WHO CARES????????????????

Caryn, Washington DC   August 13th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

I hope that she doesn't start popping pills from her charity again.

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