Cindy McCain joins NOH8 Campaign

Cindy McCain, wife of the former presidential candidate, U.S. Sen. John McCain, has joined the NOH8 Campaign against California’s Proposition 8.

She posed for photos with duct tape over her mouth and a “NOH8” tattoo on her cheek.

“In the year since we’ve started the NOH8 Campaign, we’ve often been surprised at some of the different individuals who have approached us showing their support,” the group said. “Few, though, have surprised us more than Cindy McCain. … The McCains are one of the most well-known Republican families in recent history, and for Mrs. McCain to have reached out to us to offer her support truly means a lot. Although we had worked with Meghan McCain before and were aware of her own position, we’d never really thought the cause might be something her mother would get behind. We have a huge amount of respect for both of these women for being brave enough to make it known they support equal marriage rights for all Americans.”

Sen. McCain issued a statement saying he disagrees with his wife. “The sanctity of marriage is only defined as between one man and one woman,” he said.

The NOH8 Campaign is a photo project and silent protest created by celebrity photographer Adam Bouska and partner Jeff Parshley.

By Rex Wockner