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| Hi, I always liked reading your comments during your father's campaign in 2008. Thanks for doing an AMA. Moderate Republicans like your dad and Mitt Romney have lost in the last two elections to Obama. What do you think this means for Republicans in 2016 and beyond? Will primary voters decide that they need to nominate a (truly) severely conservative candidate to contrast with the Democrats, or do you think they'll go with another blue state governor like Christie? | I want to ask you a question. What do you think the election would have looked like if Rick Santorum was our nominee last time? The biggest problem with Republicans right now is our obsession with social issues: Abortion, birth control, marriage equality. If we would lighten up on these issues, we would get a lot more independent voters, which is really the sweet spot to winning elections. The idea that we are going to nominate a radical conservative who believes that being gay is a choice and there are citizens in this country that should have less rights because they love someone of the same gender will only lead to continued loss elections. I hope Republicans choose someone more moderate in the next election cycle. I will be curious to see what happens but I would be my entire career and everything I know about America that nominating an extreme conservative candidate would only end in failure. |
| EDIT: I re-watched the interview. "Weak" is a better word than "lazy", but O'Reilly was still very patronizing. | When I go on cable news shows as a general rule, 9 times out of 10 I know what the interviewer and the host thinks of me. I can still go on shows with people that disagree with me. I respect Bill but I think he's wrong about this generation. I try to defend myself and us as a generation. |
| The last generation has fucked us royally. That can't be said enough. We have a horrible environment, climate change scares me every day and I thought my apartment was going to blow away during Hurricane Sandy. We're still dealing with wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and the aftereffects of that. I personally know what it's like to watch a brother go to war and be scared that he might die. We're dealing with debts from student loans. The average student how has to return living home because they can't afford an apartment on their own. We're dealing with the aftereffects of a horrible economy. What politics from the last generation do you think are to blame, generally speaking? It's common around here on reddit to blame Reaganomics and deregulation and so forth. Do you have a different take? Or is that an interpretation you subscribe to? Regardless, what's the way forward? | I'm not so focused on how we got here so much as how we can move forward. I know there have been a lot of mistakes in the past and there are a lot of fingers to point and blame. That is for other people to analyze. |
| I think you're an extremely refreshing and much-needed voice for the right. That being said, the party you're in has a lot of modernizing to do, and the members seem to be willing to do almost anything to avoid updating many of their fallacious, anti-science beliefs. Do you see that changing in the upcoming years? What would make republicans believe in climate change, for instance, if an overwhelming scientific consensus is not enough? | I saw a video on VICE a few days ago all about climate change. And they interviewed the president of the Maldives, and they are literally disappearing because of climate change. He might have to relocate his entire population because of climate change. Anyone that does not believe in climate change at this point is unbelievably delusional and in my opinion, dangerous. I have become more and more concerned about climate change ever since Hurricane Sandy. I don't know exactly what the answer is (other than the obvious - recycle, lessen dependency on fossil fuels, etc) but America has got to wake up and I have absolutely no idea why it's so unpopular other than people are scared to face the harsh reality of what is happening to our environment. Me, personally? Scares the shit out of me. I spent the summer in NYC filming Raising McCain and it was literally the hottest summer of my life. There were days I didn't think I could walk around outside and I grew up in the fucking desert. It should not be this hot. It's too hot NOW, in September in New York right now. This is actually an issue I've become more passionate about in the past year and I'd like to do more as soon as I have time after I'm done promoting the show. |
| Meghan, I know you spent time working on SNL in college, any funny stories? Also, do you enjoy playing VIP poker? | Yes! It was a fantastic experience, but I was a lowly intern. I worked for Lorne Michaels' assistants, and my job really just consisted of escorting guests from the ground floor of Rockefeller center to the studio and getting Lorne's popcorn and beer. My most memorable experience at SNL was being backstage when Ashlee Simpson was famously caught lip-synching and hearing her freak out backstage after realizing that she had been caught. It was chaos. Something I will never forget. |
| I will be grateful for the experience at SNL because it was a pivotal time in my life, and I think everyone should have an experience where they are treated like shit as an intern because it shows you what people go through just to go get you coffee. I'm sure Ashlee Simpson hates that I always bring up her lip-synching in interviews too. | |
| P.s. Will Forte was the nicest cast member to the interns, and to this day, I will be grateful to him for opening a door for me when I was carrying a crate of beer. | |
| Greetings from Arizona! I'm not a "job creator," or a "small business" owner, or a member of the 1 percent. I'm a "job performer"...just a working stiff. Most Republicans I've met (our Governor and a few Representatives) don't seem to want to talk to me. They want to talk to my boss. Can you please tell your GOP friends that it might help them around election time if they treat working people as equally important as the mighty "job creators?" | First of all, politicians (my father included) do town halls all the time. I know my father did one the weekend before last. They are open forums, anyone can go to, so you have the opportunity to speak to politicians directly. I am not a politician, but I respect what you're saying. Unfortunately in this country money still does a lot of the talking. But don't give up trying to have your voice heard. It is an important one. |
| I appreciate the reply. It is partially about access, but also about message. The Republican Party has exalted "job creators" to the point where working people feel unimportant. We get a town hall. The boss gets a meeting. That's a problem. | You're breaking my heart. I hear stories like this all the time. I'm telling you don't give up and voices get heard even when you don't think they do. I'm telling you I've seen it. Hang in there. I know it's easy to get disillusioned with politics, it happens to me too. |
| Your father recently came out and spoke in favor of legalizing and taxing cannabis use in your home state of Arizona. What are your feelings on the whole idea of states pulling themselves out of deficits by these means and do you think with education and strict laws (keeping out of people who are 21's hands) this could soon be a model for the whole country? | I'm a huge advocate for the legalization of marijuana. I myself prefer marijuana to alcohol. And came out in support of it a while ago. I'm glad my father is moving in the direction of supporting this issue. Not only do I enjoy marijuana recreationally, I think it could be a big boost to the economy. |
| Hi Meghan! I was fortunate enough to meet you with Michael Ian Black during you Book/Conversation Tour for "America, You Sexy Bitch!" I mentioned quickly during the signing how, as a Democrat, I really appreciate the way you've always approached and spoken about your Republican beliefs. I think young Republicans can benefit from taking a page out of your book (pun intended), especially due to your ability to understand, appreciate, and thoughtfully consider the views and opinions of others; which I've noticed is the biggest barrier of discussion when I'm confronted with some of my more conservative friends. I know you receive a lot of backlash from members of your own party, has there ever been a time where you've been taken so far aback by a confrontation that you reconsidered your Republican affiliation? | I've never really reconsidered my Republican affiliation because on a very basic level I believe in small government, strong national defense, and the basic principles the party was founded on. I believe that I can help reform the party from the inside out and I have a unique and fortunate platform that I have elected to use. That being said, I spent the majority of my 20's being a controversial woman in the media. I'm turning 29 in a month and I didn't expect my life to look like this. The one thing that almost pushed me over the edge that sent me to therapy was Glenn Beck fake-vomiting on his show after a skin cancer PSA that I did (If you don't know the story google it). It got a lot of media attention and it was humiliating to have my body discussed so publicly. That's the only time I can ever really remember second-guessing what I was doing with my life and whether it was worth it. But at the end of the day, fuck Glenn Beck. I'm not going to let anyone turn me into a victim and I'm not going to let anyone silence me. That's what's wrong with the media today, that women are too easily silenced. |
| You're President. You're tired of "Hail to the Chief." What song do you replace it with? | Hahaha! YES I am sick of that song. In my experience in politics, maybe Guns n' Roses Welcome To the Jungle is a more accurate anthem for at least my experience on the campaign trail. |
| What do you think republicans need to do to gain the trust of the gay community? | How about trying to support them and not treat them like second-class citizens that are separate but equal? |
| As a fellow younger generation Republican, what is it we can do to help change the opinion most people have about the current state of the party? | First this is a heavy question and one I take home with me every night. Part of the problem is the media's perception of Republicans. Not that we haven't gotten the reputation we've gotten for valid reasons. However there are a lot of socially moderate republicans out there but it's not as sexy or interesting for the media because radicals get the most attention and the most views on TV. I would say to speak out, get involved, and for the love of God, use social media. Don't give up on the party, I haven't. I believe young people can change it from the inside out. That being said, if the party continues its extreme trend and nominates someone like Rick Santorum in the next election, I myself would be open to voting for an independent candidate. |
| Hello Meghan, do you have any plans to become a Senator yourself? Also although I am a very liberal Democrat your dad is a total badass. | First of all, thank you so much. I think he's a badass as well. He stayed out at my premiere party last night until midnight last night, so he still knows how to have a good time! |
| This is the thing about American politics. We're not a dynasty for a reason. Just because my father is a great politician does not mean I would make a good one. America does not have royalty, and I don't think politics should reflect that. I honestly think that I have made too many mistakes on the internet, I swear too much in my new show, I have too many tattoos, and I've had too many bad dates to ever run for office. And honestly? I don't want to ever have to lie in my life, and unfortunately to get elected in America sometimes you have to lie. | |
| Do you think that the GOP has to choose a candidate in 2016 who is a bit like yourself, in support of gay marriage and the legalization of marijuana to give Republicans the best shot at winning the Presidency? | Not only that, the candidate has to have some kind of comprehensive immigration reform plan. Unless we come around on all the issues you just mentioned and that, we can say sayonara not just to the next election cycle but every election cycle that follows that. This party has got to evolve or it will die. I don't have all the answers, but I know that telling people to choose between their gay friends and taxes is a losing equation. |
| If you had been President during the troubles in Northern Ireland would you have supported the I.R.A. or the British Government? Why? | It's a good question but I'm not the best person to speak to that and I don't want to give you a bullshit answer. |
| How often do you browse Reddit? | I browse reddit a few times a week, most of the time in bed before I go to sleep. |
| What was your reaction when you heard when you're father was playing poker during the Foreign Relations Committee hearing regarding Syria? | My first reaction was not surprised, he loves to gamble and he loves his poker app. Secondly, people were tweeting me a lot of crazy stuff and I was taken aback a little that people had such a reaction. |
| Thanks for doing this AMA! From what I've read and heard, it seems like you and your father disagree on some issues, especially social ones. Have either of you changed the other's position on one of these issues? Also, what are some things that you particularly like/dislike about being in the immediate family of a prominent politician such as your father, Sen. McCain? | I can honestly say that my father turned me into a Republican. I registered as independent when I was 18. I thought it was a way to rebel (yea, that was my way of rebelling). I even voted for John Kerry back in the day. But going on the road with my dad when I was 22 right out of college and really understanding what the Republican party stood for (at least from his perspective) completely changed my worldview. It's difficult though. Because I live in New York City and I moved here when I was 18. And a lot of times I felt like my personal life was not reconciling with my political life, which is why I decided to be so vocal about my support of gay marriage. The things that I like are obviously that I get such a front-row seat to history. I have the weirdest, craziest, most amazingly blessed life anyone could ever ask for, and I'm very very lucky. The worst part is people really project onto you issues that they have with my dad, and they have an idea of what a politician's daughter should look, talk and act like. It's been hard for me to come to terms with who I am and not just fall into some stupid mold. |
| Hi Meghan - What is your current Ring tone on your Cell? | A dog barking. Because I cannot have a dog because I am irresponsible and I travel too much. But I really want a dog, so I turn my phone into a dog and it annoys everyone. |
| Hey Meghan, so what type of person runs for public office? The question I am asking is why do politicians seem to fall in the trap of love affairs, lies, bribes, and just overall lack of ethics. | At least in politics as far as I know, for whatever reason Americans really like "all-American perfect candidates" in one way or another. And all I know is that in this world, repression breeds obsession. And I think if you're sitting around all day trying to pretend to be a perfect person, you are probably going to start getting obsessed with things that you think you're not allowed to do (or are not allowed to do). Ironically one of the most judgmental politicians I've ever met went on to have quite a few personal scandals of their own, and the irony was not lost on me. |
| Then in the case of world leaders, why have there been so many CRAZY world leaders? | Why are world leaders so crazy? Lord only knows. |
| What does Michael Ian Black smell like? | We were on the road together for a month in an absolutely disgusting RV, and Michael only changes his clothes every few days (*that's not just a thing on the road, I think it's in his life as well. I think he only owns four hoodies and he wears the same thing over and over again). It is not so much that he smelled, it was just somewhere where everything smelled myself included. But as a general rule, he doesn't smell bad. But he doesn't smell manly. He doesn't wear cologne. He smells clean, like Downy fabric softener. |
| What do you think the most annoying aspect of social media is? | The most annoying aspect of social media is that every asshole conservative blogger can project onto me their insecurities about their life or what I represent to them. My weight fluctuates like most American women, and every time I gain a few pounds, it's tweeted to me that I'm looking fatter. That's a difficult thing about social media. But I love the internet and I love social media and I'm so grateful I live in a time when I have the opportunity to let people get to know who I am and to connect with other people. |
| Hardest part of making this TV Show? | Hardest part of making this TV show was how FUCKING HOT it has been this summer. We filmed in an artist loft downtown (the artists were in Europe all summer) and we didn't have central air. And the unit AC they brought in we had to turn off when filming because it was too loud for audio. If I look sweaty on the show, it's because I am. That was the hardest part. |
| Are then any other Republicans in Hollywood? | Actually there are a lot of secret Republicans in hollywood. They are afraid to be open about their political beliefs. In my book "America You Sexy Bitch" I talk about an experience I had at a fancy LA party with an actor who I know to be Republican who got very concerned when I was talking to him about it at that party. He just freaked out. |
| Favorite Type of Ice Cream? | Mint chocolate chip. The trashy kind of CVS in the box. |
| I genuinely think we'd have a great time on a date. Sushi and beer next time you're in Denver? | It depends how old you are because I do have an age capoff. I don't date over 45. Or younger than 29. |
| Perfect. I'm 30. It'll kick ass. | Next time I'm in Denver, it's on like Donkey Kong. Seriously, do you follow me on Twitter? |
| Reading the Salon article that was tasked to critique your new show ended up being more of a personal attack on your public persona as well as you being a millennial. | Listen, I put myself out there. People are going to love this show, and people are going to hate this show. I have absolutely no problem with constructive criticism, it's only going to make me grow and make the show better if we are successful. This morning, reading some of the things that people said really upset me. So much of it seems like angry people projecting things onto me personally. I'm blonde, I'm a senator's daughter, yes you can google a lot of information about me. It's unfair to say that I am not allowed to have the ambition and not allowed to use my voice and not allowed to question things the way I want to question them, simply because I grew up in the public eye or because someone personally does not like me. When I get really angry I take it out on Twitter (even though it's not great and it makes my publicist cringe). Other times I have good friends, family and honestly perspective. SO what there's a dumb article? One of the final episodes we just taped of Raising McCain that has really resonated with me had to do with 1 in 6 people in New York go hungry every day and one in five of them are children. I'm not going to give away too much about the episode, but I felt ignorant about how huge of an issue hunger still is in America. Those are real issues. Some asshole writing a mean article about me? Those aren't problems. Those are #whitegirlproblems. |
| I've noticed in some of your past tweets you touch on similar elements in other media outlets. Regardless, you always come off as confident. | |
| Does the criticism of take its toll in the same way or do you learn how to cope with it and not take it to heart? | |
| Meghan, I read and really enjoyed both of your books and as a Brit it gave me an interesting perspective on US politics. Why do you think so few 'Millennials' are actively engaged in the political process in 'any way, shape or form'? | Thank you so much for reading my books, I appreciate it. I actually disagree with you. I do speaking tours across the country all of the time, for going on 5 years I have spoke to 100's of college students and let me tell you, they are the scariest audience because they are the most engaged, well-researched and toughest. College students have kept me on my toes and helped me come to terms with exactly what I believe in. I disagree with you in that I have almost completely lost faith in the generations previously and have optimism for the future because of this generation. Again I know it's cheezy but I believe we are the most engaged and most involved generation. |
| What is the worst thing you have almost-tweeted? | Unfortunately I have poor impulse control especially when I am drinking. And I normally tweet exactly when I am thinking. I have stopped myself from tweeting ex-boyfriend's names who have screwed me over. It's tempting because I have a lot of twitter followers, but ultimately I decided not to give them any attention. |
| What is on your playlist today? | The Civil Wars (the band not the documentary, I am really sad they are broken up because they need to get back together I need more soundtracks to my breakups). I was listening to Rodriguez Hate Street Dialogue on my way over here. Mr Little Jeans. Gin Wigmore. And ZZ Ward. |
| My favorite whiskey is Jack Daniels. Keep it classic. | |
| Have you ever arm-wrestled Vladimir Putin? | No. But I'm scrappy! |
| Do you follow the life rule of "I don't trust anyone who won't have a beer with me?" | Well if you're sober then I understand why you won't want to have a beer with me. But in general I think that people who can't hang and have a beer are too uptight for people I want to surround myself with. |
| What is your favourite book? | Oh man, that's a tough one. I have so many. I really love Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and Jack Kerouac's The Road. I know these are kind of cliche answers but they are really good books. |
| I keep waiting for a national politician that doesn't come across as an idiot. Any suggestions? How much of this is the politicians and how much is the media (who take things out of context and seem to look for a punchline)? | That's a hard question because I don't know what your political beliefs are, and what you consider an idiot. That's like a chicken or egg question. |
| Hi Ms. McCain! This sounds like it could be an interesting AMA! I'm a PhD student in botany, and I am interested to know what you think about the state of science education and funding in America? | This is something that I'd really like to delve into in the future, maybe on my show. I know women don't go into STEM fields as much and I'd like to discuss that and learn more. Kickass on getting your PhD. |
| As a woman in a STEM field, that is a very encouraging thing to hear. It's a critical topic for a lot of us in academia and the work force, and I'm always pleased to see it get mainstream attention. Thanks, and good luck! | Thank you so much! And thank you for all the work you do. It's so important. |
| Hey Meghan. Greetings from Alaska! What makeup brands are your favorite? Your skin always looks perfect! | Thank you so much! My only secret is that I drink like 5 gallons of water a day. I drink water like a camel. I use this Sonicare brush and I use Peter Thomas Roth products and his gentle cleansing pads. I wear sunscreen every day, never go in the sun (I'm a vampire) and I try to moisturize every night. A trick I picked up along the way is when you're going out for a big night of boozing, leave a bottle of water and cleansing wipes on your nightstand so you can get in bed and drink the water and take the makeup off your face with the makeup remover. Make no mistake, I have blemishes, I just have a good makeup artist too (Suzie Moldavon). |
| Favorite place to eat in Phoenix? | Oh man! I love Phoenix! I find myself going to Postino all the time with my girlfriends, they have really yummy bruschetta. But if you want the best Mexican food in the entire world, go to the Tee Pee on Indian School Road. When I fly home from New York, sometimes i will stop there on my way home to pick up a burrito and a cheese crisp. |
| What "Blue" state do you feel the Republicans have to win in order to secure the Presidency? | Ohio! That's where it happens. That in my opinion is the ultimate battleground state. Obviously I would like Republicans to win over as many blue states as possible, but obviously I don't see California going anytime soon. What I think is interesting is that my home state is slowly going purple. There are a lot more independent and democratic voters in Arizona than ever before. Times really are changing. |
| I guess 36dd. Now I ask. Am I correct? | You're a few D's off... |
| Tease lol. How many off am I? :) | The only woman who understands the kind of bras I have to buy and what it's like walking around with these every day is Christina Hendricks. If you don't mind, I'd like to leave my exact bra size to a specific few, but you guess pretty close. |
| I'm not so focused on how we got here so much as how we can move forward. I know there have been a lot of mistakes in the past and there are a lot of fingers to point and blame. That is for other people to analyze. | But thank you for your thoughtful insight. |
| Just wanted to drop a note to say that you're so hot it's stupid. Keep fighting the good fight. | I love you. That made my day. For every person that thinks I'm hot, there are a lot of people who think I'm a disgusting Jabba the Hutt. I like that you like a girl with curves. |
| You're the only Republican I follow on Twitter. And I would do so even if you weren't smoking hot. | Thank you so much. I love my twitter followers. Thank god for Twitter. |
| I lost a lot of respect for your father while he played poker on his iPhone during the Syria talks. He's an elected person to Congress and needs to focus on making our Country better. No more War! | I'm not my dad. I understand people were upset and I always respect people voicing their opinion, good and bad, even towards my family. He's a politician. I assure you he knows the ramifications of playing poker on his iphone. All I can do right now is laugh at it and I'm trying to convince him that he should play in a celebrity poker tournament for charity. I'm sorry you don't like my dad :( |
| Would you rather fight one horse-sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses? | Little horses! There's something about a giant duck that reminds me of the Penguin's boat in Batman. I used to ride horses as a child. Maybe I could wrangle tiny horses. I hope I never encounter this scenario. |
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