This will be brief, because its pretty cut and dry.
A few minutes ago, Cindy McCain began her speech by introducing all of her and John's children. The children, including son James or "Jimmy", appeared on stage at the Republican National Convention.
Sound harmless? Well it's illegal.
4.1.2. A member of the Armed Forces on active duty shall not:
4.1.2.1. Participate in partisan political fundraising activities (except as permitted in subparagraph 4.1.1.7.), rallies, conventions (including making speeches in the course thereof),
management of campaigns, or debates, either on one’s own behalf or on that of another, without respect to uniform or inference or appearance of official sponsorship, approval, or endorsemetn. Participation includes more than mere attendance as a spectator.
Will this be reported? Or will the media overlook it like every other McCain misstep?
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UPDATE: For those who were wondering, here is the text of 4.1.1.7:
4.1.1.7. Make monetary contributions to a political organization, party, or committee
favoring a particular candidate or slate of candidates, subject to the limitations under section
441a of title 2, United States Code (U.S.C.) (Reference (d)); section 607 of title 18, U.S.C.
(Reference (e)); and other applicable law.
UPDATE II: A lot of commenters are mentioning Beau Biden at the DNC. The difference is that Beau is not on active duty, so his appearance was legal.