Meghan McCain's Breasts Launch 1,000 Ships

Jake Tapper and Allahpundit get in an awkward spat over Meghan McCain's cleavage

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On Wednesday, ABC's Chief White House correspondent Jake Tapper and conservative blogger Allahpundit clashed over the most salient issue of the day. What issue, you ask? Afghanistan? Health care reform? Nay: Meghan McCain's bountiful bosom.

It all started when Sen. John McCain's daughter posted a Twitter photo of herself wearing a low-cut tank top. In no time, Ms. McCain's tens of thousands of followers began ranting and raving. Many of them began hurling insults, to which she responded: "When I am alone in my apartment, I wear tank tops and sweat pants, I had no idea this makes me a 'slut', I can't even tell you how hurt I am." But the epithets kept coming and McCain threatened to delete her Twitter account. Enter Jake Tapper with the words of comfort:

@McCainBlogette this can really be a place of bile, but you should know however rude these folks are theyre a vast minority...and theyre attacking you largely bc it's the only way they can feel good about themselves. like mean 9-year-olds.

But Tapper's innocuous consolation struck a nerve with conservative blogger Allahpundit, who felt Tapper was criticizing him. Allahpundit responded:


Wow, even Tapper's dumping on me now. Any other friends want to step up and take a shot?"

Rushing to put out the fire, Tapper responded:


@allahpundit am NOT dumping on you. am saying those who personally attack her should step off."

Then Allahpundit attempted to vindicate himself:


@jaketapper I've always said she's beautiful. Would never make fun of her looks, esp. given my own.

Showing signs of irritation, Tapper responded:


@allahpundit dude, not talking about you.

Allahpundit finally cooled down:

Dude, it's totally time for a beer summit. Me, Meggie, Tapper, and Obama. Rose Garden. Bottle of Jack is fine in lieu of beer.

Ending on a positive note, Tapper chuckled:


@allahpundit i'll bring the soy sauce
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