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Robin Leach on the lifestyles of the rich and political -- John McCain
Robin Leach isn’t your usual political pundit. But the former champagne-toasting host of the TV hit of the mid-'80s to mid-'90s, " Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous ," may be more qualified than most to opine on John McCain's now-infamous inability to remember how many homes he owns. In an early morning phone call Friday from his fabulous crib in Las Vegas , Leach told The Times ...
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Leach's defense
Ben Smith's BlogThe L.A. Times gets Robin Leach, of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous fame, to defend McCain: "He probably was confused as to which homes are in his name, his wife's name, or corporate names," Leach explained in his familiar, deep British baritone. "In his attempt to be honest, he put his foot in his mouth." "It's nothing to get into a kerfuffle about," Leach tells the paper's blog.

Poorly Chosen Surrogate?
Talking Points Memo — Robin Leach comes to John McCain's defense on luxe multi-house lifestyle.

A Defense You Can Believe In
Balloon Juice — ... Via Top of the Ticket, Robin Leach of Lifesyles of the Rich and Famous fame comes to McCain’s defense: In an early morning phone call Friday from his fabulous crib in Las Vegas, Leach told The Times that he isn’t really surprised at McCain’s odd memory lapse given the complex lives that the super-rich lead. “He probably was confused as to which homes are in his name, his wife’s name, or corporate names,” Leach explained in his familiar, deep British baritone. “In his attempt ...

McCain's Latest Defender: "Rich & Famous" Leach
Daily Kos — ... This is one of those days when you start thinking the Obama campaign must be writing the script for his opponent's media strategy. Give a big shout out to John McCain's newest surrogate: ...

McCain’s Media Shield Sets the Rule; Let’s See Them Apply It to Obama
Firedoglake — ... And we shouldn't leave out the rich and famous Robin Leach, who dismissively adds this reassuring assessment: ...

Friday's Mini-Report
Political Animal — ... : "So the Obama campaign is going all out on the issue of McCain's multiple houses. Isn't that kind of stupid? Yes, it is -- and it was also necessary." * McCain probably didn't expect Robin Leach's support , and probably wishes he hadn't received it. * ...

The Many Houses of John McCain
Daily Kos — ... to come to the defense of America's most infamous kept candidate and the Mystery of his many Houses. In case you missed it, that would be Robin Leach, one time host of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous: ...

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