I'm told by the office of Vicki Iseman, the lobbyist whose relationship with John McCain was scrutinized in today's New York Times, that she is weighing whether to make her own statement about the story and may do so later today.

If so, that would obviously give this story another jolt.

Meanwhile, her firm, Alcalde & Fay, has released this statement:

The allegations and malicious innuendo reported by the New York Times yesterday are completely and utterly false. Alcalde & Fay’s relationship with Senator McCain has been professional, appropriate and consistent with his legislative, jurisdictional and constituent duties. The story is based upon the fantasies of a disgruntled former campaign employee and is without foundation or merit. Ms. Iseman is a hard working professional whose 18 year career has been exemplary and she has our full support. It is beneath the dignity of a quality newspaper to participate in such a campaign of character assassination.

A statement from her, however, would be considerably more attention grabbing, since she would probably address the allegations, such as they are, of a romantic relationship with McCain.

Also note that the statement blames the story on a "disgruntled former campaign employee," even though The Times story quotes multiple sources.

More on this story right here at The Horse's Mouth.