I was surprised this was not covered when it came out in May. McCain had two lobbyists in his campaign who received over$300k for "improving the Burma junta's image in the US". This is the regime that allowed it's citizens to starve rather than allow in American aid after Cyclone Nargis.
It had previously been cited by the State Dept. for it's human rights record. And McCain wants to call Obama a terrorist for having coffee with Ayers.
Two aides to Republican presidential nominee John McCain have stood down over ties to a lobbying firm that has represented Burma's military leaders.
Douglas Goodyear, who had been chosen to run the 2008 Republican convention, said he was resigning "so as not to become a distraction in this campaign".
Burma's government has been criticised over its handling of relief efforts following a cyclone nine days ago.
BBC correspondents say the affair is embarrassing to Senator McCain.
The Arizona senator's campaign website carries a strong condemnation of the military government in Burma.
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