Lipstick on a Pig?

Let me see if I get this straight. When McCain hears the phrase "Lipstick on a pig" he immediately thinks of his own vice-Presidential running mate?

http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-campaign11-2008sep11,0,4703724.story

Very interesting insights into how the man's mind works.

Cheers!
~ Basil