McCain’s self-confidence on ethics could harm his image

The New York Times

Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008 | 8:25 p.m.

Senator John McCain is like most Republicans in the sense that he promotes a certain sense of ethics and values. However, his self-confidence is those areas could eventually lead to embarrassment if he slips up.

People involved with his previous campaign for presidency eight years ago have revealed that they believed he was romantically involved with a female lobbyist and that he had written letters to government regulators on behalf of her client.