John McCain

With Advisors Like These...

Posted by Michael Link on June 23, 2008 at 12:13 PM

There's a good article in the Houston Chronicle today about McCain's economic advisor (and general campaign co-chairman) Phil Gramm. If you're wondering who is responsible for the mortgage crisis, Gramm would be one person you'd want to start with.

You should read the entire thing, but here's a sample:

Gramm's coterie of critics say his actions as a Texas senator contributed to today's mortgage meltdown and energy price speculation that has driven up oil prices. [...] Democrats also say that Gramm's post-Senate lobbying activities conflict with McCain's promise to steer clear of lobbyists in his presidential campaign.

We've also got a website on McCainpedia dedicated not only to Phil Gramm, but also to his other economic advisors -- Carly Fiorina and Doug Holtz-Eakin. There's a ton of information about all three of them there. As McCain admitted repeatedly, he doesn't really understand the economy, so these knowing who advises him on those matters becomes even more crucial.

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