If you guys could make a case for there being a close, long-term associations with either of those people, I would look at it. All I've seen to date is 'he knows them socially and has had some business dealings with them in the past'.

I know a lot of people socially and have done business with them and I certainly don't see eye to eye with most of the folks in this solidly red state. One of my closest friends is a McCain supporter. I don't like her any less over it and we don't fuss about it. And it doesn't mean I support him.