Here's why I kind of believe there's some kernel of truth to the John McCain lobbyist semi-scandal going on right now.

The lobbyist involved was working for Paxson Communications. That company, which no longer exists, used to own a large number of radio and tv stations. The founder and head of the company, Lowell "Bud" Paxson, is a notorious right wing fundamentalist. He is also a strict moralist, and something like, say, being gay, would get you fired from his company. But, like most right wing fundamentalists who are strict moralists, his morality allegedly only applied to people around him. I knew several people who worked for this now-defunct company, and they all told me stories of sleaziness and slime in Paxson's business dealings and personal life.

Now, I'm not saying John McCain fucked this chick. But, having heard the slimy stories about this company, and "Bud" himself, it would not surprise me at all if there were some kind of shady dealings going on. In fact, I would bet on it.