While it may be rare for the public to find out about a political candidate receiving public assistance, the hypocrisy is not.

People who identify as conservative, right-wing, etc. tend to have difficulty empathizing compared to those who identify as progressive, liberal, etc.  They're against abortion until they find themselves with an unplanned pregnancy.  They are against food stamps until they find themselves needing money for food.  They're against universal healthcare until they find themselves sick without insurance or underinsured. The list goes on and on.

One great example is the ultra conservative Dick Cheney. Many may not know that he has been in favor of same-sex marriage for a long time. How is this possible?  Well, he has a gay daughter.  He was forced to empathize....to see things from other's perspective.

Callahan's excuses are also typical. He's essentially claiming that while others don't deserve it, he does, and they get more than he does.....failure to empathize.