but really John McCain?

Ann reported in our Weekly Feminist Reader that John McCain canceled a Texas fundraiser to be given by Clayton Williams after it was revealed that Williams, during his 1990 campaign for governor of Texas, compared rape to the weather: “As long as it’s inevitable, you might as well lie back and enjoy it.”

After canceling the fundraiser, McCain’s campaign said that they would be keeping the money raised by Williams – more than $300,000. (Various bloggers suggested, and I agree, that McCain should donate the money to an organization that works to combat rape.)

But the latest, and perhaps most egregious news, is that the fundraiser is back on! Because what’s the big deal about rape, right? This is completely unacceptable. You can contact McCain’s campaign here to let them know what you think.

Some choice quotes from Williams, including the rape remark, are highlighted in the video above.

–from our friends at Feministing.