I am concerned about the environment. I love to wear black. I think government is best when it stays out of people's lives and business as much as possible. I love punk rock. I believe in a strong national defense. I have a tattoo. I believe government should always be efficient and accountable. I have lots of gay friends. And yes, I am a Republican.
Meghan McCain approaches her life as a political darling with a sense of humor that's anything but conservative. The self-proclaimed "black sheep of the Republican Party" joins Ask Me Another host Ophira Eisenberg for a chat about family puzzle nights with her famous father, U.S. Senator John McCain, and who among them is most competitive. She also gives us the lowdown on her new book--America, You Sexy Bitch: A Love Letter to Freedom--written alongside comedian Michael Ian Black. Outspoken, gregarious, and irreverent, McCain is prolific, both on her blog, McCainBlogette.com, and on Twitter. So we thought she'd be the perfect candidate for this week's Ask Me Another Challenge, in which she must identify other celebrities by their most famous--and infamous--tweets.
About Meghan McCain
As the daughter of U.S. Senator John McCain, Meghan McCain was propelled into the national spotlight at an early age. Her involvement in everything from community events to national conventions have McCain unparalleled exposure to American politics, and through it, the opportunity to hear voters debate the most complex issues first-hand from the campaign trail. The result? Her unique perspective and bold approach has not only galvanized a younger generation of Republicans, but launched a national movement to redefine Republican stereotypes and values.
Raised in Phoenix, Arizona, McCain graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Art History. With ambitions to pursue a career in music journalism, she completed internships at Newsweek and Saturday Night Live before joining her father's 2008 presidential campaign.
To give Americans a real sense of life behind-the- scenes on the campaign trail, McCain launched McCainBlogette.com, which has been recognized with two distinguished awards in politics: The Golden Dot Award for Best Blog, and two Pollie Awards from the Association of Political and Public Affairs Professionals. As a columnist for The Daily Beast and MSNBC contributor, Meghan often responds to her own party's attacks, but also discusses America's most challenging issues with a clear objective: to help the Republican Party expand and survive.
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