The Story of Nicki Gullett and Bridget McCain

Was anyone aware that the mother theresa story is not true. Mother Theresa was in mexico at the time having surgery. Now that is interesting. Also, has anyone ever put a picture of Brigit McCain and Meghan McCain side by side. Try it sometime, you will be surprised at the resemblence

Where is Bridget McCain in the 2-page photo spread in the latest issue of People magazine? All the Palins are there, minus Track and only blond Meghan. Bridget is conspicuously missing.

I wonder how the McCains have been able to adopt their daughter from Bangladesh.
As you can easily find out on the Dhaka US Embassy web-site dhaka.usembassy.gov
"Actual adoption of children is not permitted under Bangladesh law. However, Bangladesh law does permit its own citizens to apply for guardianship of children. At that time, a U.S.-Bangladeshi dual citizen who has obtained guardianship of a Bangladeshi child could apply for an immigrant visa for that child to go to the U.S. Under Bangladesh law, the 1982 Guardianship and Wards Amendments Ordinances prohibit granting guardianship of Bangladeshi children to non-Bangladeshi parents. "
In summary Bridget was brought to this country against the laws of the country where she was born! Not only, the immigration visa process for an adopted child is quite complex and a petition must be filed BEFORE the child can enter the country. Another law that apparently has not been respected!
I would really like to know the truth behind this adoption.

I know it may not / should not matter but it really irritates me that each time I read something about Bridget McCain and they attach a race to her - it's African-American.

Just to let it out of my system. She is EAST INDIAN. In my country she might be referred to as a 'coolie'. It is nice that most official writing don't attach a race to her. I just think if one must do it, then type the truth not the assuption.

gee, who's more out of touch...2 lawyers..or a war pow inspired to enter politics and his wife who was a masters in special ed...who is looking out for themselves really

A great gesture. I respect her contribution in saving a life and Bridget gets a unique opportunity to get the best out of this tough world.

Why are so many people here giving McCain "props" for "taking care of his kids"?

You're suppose to take care of your kids!

If you're giving people "props" for taking care of their kids then you should also respect people who know they wouldn't ever be able to take care kids if they had them, and choose not to have kids.

As the name says, I'm an independent, and don't identify with either main party.

My own sister was adopted from China and has a cleft palate, so I certainly respect Cindy McCain for doing what she did. Sounds like she had less of a struggle getting those children out of the country than we did when my sister was adopted. Likely because of the country; China is really difficult to adopt from.

That said, I can't believe people are questioning her motives, or making these conspiracy theories. Respect her and McCain for what they did, and leave politics out of it. Disgusting, and exactly the reason why I don't identify with a party. Some of you folks don't think any good can come out of the other side, as if they were inhuman or something. Immature and completely illogical.

john and ciny mccain are decent people I believe but they are so rich,I don't believe they understand the middleclass people and the struggle that so many people are in!they call themselves christian conservatives do they know it says in the bible the rich are to take care of the poor and the poor will always be among us?sen.obama undestands the economy and the burden on so many.

I just hope they do what they say they are going to do.

Peaches- Bridget was smeared in the 2000 run for president by the Bush campaign. They started some false rumors that she was the love child of McCain and fear mongered the South Carolina primary. Many say these Karl Rove (Rovian) tactics doomed McCain's 2000 campaign. They say Bridget stayed off the campaign trail to stay at home as any 16 year old, which I don't doubt. However, it is my opinion that it was not in good taste for McCain to work with the people who smeared his daughter for the purposes of political gain even if his dream of winning the presidency is on the line and they are the experts at winning with Republican tactics. McCain by all accounts is a great father and I would never question that. I really like Cindy McCain. She is blessed with immense wealth and with that she has great responsibilty. Bless her heart. She loves her husband and she is appears to be great mother to all her kids.

With that said, I vote policies and I need a change. What they do in family life is much different than what the McCain who is running for president stands for policy wise.

While Cindy has done great things for the underpriviledged in other countries, it would be nice to hear about the what she has done for the same in the U. S. What did she do for the victims or families or businesses after the "911" attack; or after the Oklahoma bombing; or after Katrina; or for that matter for the hundreds of thousands of orphans in the country that she loves? Does she only love this country and not the citizens?

Thank You for posting this info about what became of the other orphan from Dakah. It was not made clear by those lame CNN reporters.

He DOES take care of ALL of his children...even the ones from his first wife's previous relationship (who he adopted)! They were ALL introduced (duh). His ex wife still loves and supports him...so he left her 30 years ago...wow that must be a first huh?

I'm a hard core Democrat, but Mrs. McCain has given much and it's clear she enjoys children, and has worked as a special education teacher--in fact, she has a master's degree in special education. I'm quite sure her interest in helping people who had struggles was part of her attraction to John McCain, and likely helped him recover from his POW experience.

So credit needs to be given where it's due, and Cindy McCain is an admirable role model for women--she could have blown her money in a bunch of other ways, but she used it to help the world in some way...and she did work hard to recover from a stroke--no small feat.

That being said, she doesn't understand what Americans face, the economy for "regular" people like teachers (such as myself) and she never explains what it is we're "winning" in Iraq. She's a wonderful woman, but out of touch. We need Obama-Biden. But thanks Cindy for all you've done, it hasn't gone unnoticed...

hey babs, I suppose this was a scheme how many years ago for this specific moment (?). disgusting that people can attribute such a beautiful, giving and loving moment as the connection that Cindy had, could be perceived as anything else.

and as far as "pandering" to a minority or female gender...how pathetic an argument. I guess thats expected with the indoctrination that has gone on: that you dont have to believe in yourself because "its ok, somebody will take care of you, or fix it for you" instead of taking responsibility for yourself.

Sorry --with all due respects to the McCains, this smacks of political posturing and opportunism. This girl never surfaced in any other election but now it looks like the Republicans need to demonstrate their compassion for minoritie so they trot out the Bangladeshi daughter. Very convenient. John Guerra's comments are so sound. I am not voting for a a 17 year old adopted foreign child nor a 17 year old pregnant daughter nor Obama's children. I am voting for someone who will bring some normalcy to American and allow us to regain some shred of respect in the world. I travel the world for work and our legacy after the Bush adminstration is in tatters. Those of you who say "who cares?" don't need to really ponder what is at the root of terrorism against America.

Good job adopting a child from Bangladesh!---Poor child felt right out of place during the introductions, there has to be more than meets the eyes in this beautiful(LOL) story. The good McCain---where is your first wife and the children, why were they not introduced? And here you are adopting other kids when you literaly abandoned your own.You might have paid for their upkeep but guess what, love cannot be bought

I was a news videographer in 1999 in new hamphire. I followed John Mccain every weekend. He spoke to every last vet and shook every hand, whether the camera was rolling or not. This was so not the case with any of the others i covered. What you see is what you get with him. In New Hampshire, during the primary, you meet all the politicians. He was my favorite then and he is my favorite now.
I am also an mother of an adopted child, so cindy is ok in my book as well. Brooklyn Democrat, obviously you have issues..

I knew the story, I like and admire Cindy for many things, but she's one of these 'anecdotal' Republicans.

What I mean is, she takes care of one or two children privately, and somehow that's supposed to be enough. All the other children who go without care are what - supposed to be dependent on who happens to see them at some particular point in time? And happens to have the resources and the interest to help them out?

What she did is a wonderful thing, but the rest of us would prefer something a bit more organized and comprehensive. That's the difference.