A taste of “straight talk” aboard McCain’s plane
DAYTON, OH — While the old days of “straight talk” sessions between John McCain and his traveling press corps are long gone, reporters aboard his plane Thursday got a serving of “straight talk” in scoop-sized portions.
Campaign staff, journalists and Secret Service aboard the presumptive GOP nominee’s flight from Phoenix to Dayton, Ohio, got their first taste of Baskin Robbins’ latest ice cream flavor - “Straight Talk Crunch” - which is set to debut Sept. 3 to the general public.
The new flavor features vanilla ice cream, caramel, almonds and white chocolate chips (dyed red, of course).
When reporters questioned whether Heath Bar chunks - which I did not taste - were also included in the ice cream, the campaign referred all “process” questions to Baskin Robbins.
The campaign received a tub of the crunchy blend on dry ice this morning and, once thawed, reporters and staffers worked together to distribute it on board.
The reviews were overwhelmingly positive. Almost everyone in the press section took a break from worrying about the Veepstakes to try the new flavor, and a random sampling of agents and reporters gave it a thumbs up.
One reporter - who said she “was a little nervous” about the flavor since it contained a number of ingredients including nuts, chips and caramel - was “pleasantly surprised.”
I thought it was pretty good myself, but I also enjoy most ice cream.
And the candidate?
McCain aide Brooke Buchanan said the Arizona senator was a big fan and called his personal flavor “delicious.” She said the campaign had no say over the ingredients used in the blend.
But Baskin Robins’ new ice cream is not to be construed as an endorsement of McCain. The ice cream maker is remaining politically neutral and is set to debut a flavor for Barack Obama - called “Whirl of Change” - on the same day the McCain flavor is released.
There’s no word yet on the ingredients used in the Democratic version and whether it will be a “flavor you can believe in.”
Tags: ice cream, john mccain, Straight Talk Crunch
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I want some straight talk on his adultery. John McCain, I like your abortion position, but…
I also think there is a real contrast of family values between our two choices. One is a loyal Born-Again Christian family man who has a close family with two beautiful daughters who only recently has experienced the material wealth that might eventually make someone distant from the concerns of normal people.
The other repeatedly cheated on his first wife, left her for his wealthy mistress, and awkwardly uses his POW status to cover over his discomfort with discussing his faith and other difficult topics, and has lived a life of luxury and privilege, aside from his years of service.
Also….
Did John McCain really just say his favorite Daddy Yankee song was ‘Gasolina?’ I’m no expert, but Gasolina isn’t “Gasoline” it’s slang for male ejaculate. The women referenced in the song aren’t begging for gasoline, I can tell you that.
Why is this even in the news???? How does this matter??? Smh at GOP!… Obama 08 “Change doesn’t come from Washington, a change comes to Washington”
This is the reason I don’t watch the news. With the economy going down the terlet the “media” reports the ice cream served on the “bologna talk” airplane. This reporting is definitely going to help decide on whom to vote for.
I thought this article might give us a glimpse in to McCain view of gay rights. There are some things more important that ice cream…and we need to address them.
A recent interview with McCain went like this:
Chief, “What about Obama?”
McCain, “He is just plain goofy.”
So there you have it,
more straight talk from the
maverick himself.
I would really like to follow the convention coverage on Fox News but I cannot! Fox News does not come in HD. Those other guys DO come in HD!
It’s good to know that there is some straight talk around gramy mccain. Everything else has been a george bush hug.
Obama’s is probably choc and full of nuts!@ Oh Wait - They already have that
Obama - Choc and full of nuts
And the O’bIDEN ‘mis’Adventure slowly sinks into the cold cold sea…W/dEAN, rEID & pELOSI..
If they use chocolate Ice Cream you can only guess who Baskin Robbins is supporting…
McCain’s ice cream? Cool! and something with bite and substance. I’ll bite!!
Senator McCain should taste “Whit’s” custard (ice cream) from Granville, OH……it’s fabulous!! Custard that has to be scooped. Mrs. Bush loved it when here.
Very wise decision for McCain.
She’s proven herself in Alaska for being a every efficient, inclusive executive.
Though young…she shows good judgement, extraordinary patriotism, and executive presence.