On July 9, 2008, Republican presidential candidate John McCain refused to answer a question about whether it was fair that health insurance companies covered Viagra but did not cover birth control. Earlier in the week, Carly Fiorina, a senior advisor to McCain, mentioned that she thought the policy was unfair, even though McCain voted twice against requiring health insurance companies to cover birth control.Los Angeles Times: Carly Fiorina's fuzzy McCain-speak (July 10, 2008)
Viagra vs. Birth Control
When asked about Fiorina's comments concerning Viagra and birth control, McCain responded, "I certainly do not want to discuss that issue." Later, after the reporter told McCain that he had voted against forcing health insurance companies to cover birth control, the Arizona Senator responded, "I don't recall the vote right now," and claimed, "I don't usually duck an issue, but I'll try to get back to you."CNN Video: McCain on Viagra vs. Birth Control (Time: 1:35)
