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McCain Fundraiser Compares Rape to Bad Weather

HeadlineJun 16, 2008

In other campaign news, McCain has postponed a fundraiser scheduled for today at the home of Texas oilman Clayton Williams. In 1990 Williams made headlines when he compared rape to bad weather. Williams said, “As long as it’s inevitable, you might as well lie back and enjoy it.” Williams has reportedly raised $300,000 for McCain’s campaign. The Democratic National Committee is calling on McCain to return the money raised by Williams. McCain’s staff said the fundraiser will take place later this summer at a new location.

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