Though many aren’t aware of this hidden fact,  John McCain has Black relatives.  Surprised?  We thought so.  While Barack Obama has offered stories and photos of both his White and Black relatives, McCain on the other hand—hasn’t bothered to introduce the world to his distant Black cousins.

As reported in an October article of the Wall Street Journal, John and his Black relatives share a history that traces back to slavery.  This could explain why John isn’t pressed to share this information with the rest of America. 

It’s possible that with his full schedule, John wasn’t made aware of the issue.  However, the ‘Journal also stated that Joe, John’s brother, visits the Black McCain’s annually for their family reunion.  Even still, John hasn’t even released a comment in reference to his family ties.

Is it shame or mere disregard for the truth?  Fact: most White Americans can trace their lineage back to a slave plantation and will probably find a Black cousin who shares their last name.  So should they all live in denial and disguise their past because it isn’t good PR?

Maybe if John had embraced his Black cousins, Black America could have found something in him worth taking to the polls. 

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