Originally Posted by Spencer Collins

McCain on claim of coziness with lobbyist: 'It's not true'

Update

TOLEDO, Ohio (CNN) -- Sen. John McCain on Thursday denied assertions published in The New York Times that he once had a close relationship with a female lobbyist whose clients had business before his Senate committee.

I'm disappointed in The New York Times piece. It's not true," he told reporters in Toledo, Ohio, his wife, Cindy, standing by his side.

He added that he has never "done anything that would betray the public trust or make a decision" that would favor a particular group.

His wife added that her husband always puts family and country first, and is "a man of great character."

The New York Times issued a statement Thursday saying it stands by its reporting and that "the story speaks for itself."

McCain on claim of coziness with lobbyist: 'It's not true' - CNN.com

Remember folks,this is the NYT breaking this story.Some say where there is smoke,there is fire. I say..sometimes smoke is just smoke,time will tell.