Meghan McCain Rips Gingrich's Wife for Being a 'Mistress' (VIDEO)
Over recent weeks Newt Gingrich has been deflecting criticism for his past infidelities, however, now the criticism is being directed at his third wife, Callista.
Meghan McCain, the MSNBC contributor and daughter of Sen. John McCain, ripped into the Republican presidential candidate's wife Tuesday, making comments regarding her personality as well as being involved with the ex-House Speaker while he was still married to his second wife. McCain said the couple's reputation could hinder Gingrich's chances of winning the GOP nomination.
"I think the fact that she was a third wife and a mistress and is coming off somewhat icy and her reputation of being somewhat controversial within their campaign is doing damage," McCain said during a discussion on MSNBC.
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But Meghan McCain’s father John McCain, twice a presidential candidate, is on his second marriage to Cindy McCain, Meghan's mother. John McCain began dating his second wife in 1979, but his first marriage did not officially end until 1980, according to a 2008 Los Angeles Times article.
"Maybe just to politicos, but I think it's something that people, and especially values voters, will bring into the race," McCain said.
Gingrich recently signed the Family Leader's 14-point "Marriage Vow," which includes a clause to stay faithful to his wife. During a debate in Iowa earlier this month, GOP candidate Rick Perry attacked Gingrich, arguing, "If you cheat on your wife, you'll cheat on your business partner."
Meghan McCain does not even think Callista Gingrich would be a good fit to be First Lady. McCain expressed her skepticism by stating that Mrs. Gingrich was once a "mistress."
Megan McCain Criticizes Gingrich’s WifeShe cited that the First Family was embraced by the American people. "The fact that the Obamas just had one marriage together and seemed very much in love and seemed very much partners with the fist pumping had, in my opinion, a lot of impact," McCain said.
Former Republican National Chairman Michael Steele came to Gingrich's defense, insisting Americans may relate to Gingrich.
"People want to know what your life is like and what you're going through…There are people out there who have been married more than twice, more than three times," Steele said according to the New York Daily News.
