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Time for Old Soldier McCain to Fade Away

Senator John McCain (R, AZ) continues his criticism of fellow Republicans for filibustering confirmation of CIA Director John O. Brennan over the White House’s drone policy.

mccainWhile interviewing with the Huffington Post, McCain used the term “wackos” to describe Senator Rand Paul (R, KY), Senator Ted Cruz (R, TX) and Representative Justin Amash (R, MI).

“They were elected, nobody believes that there was a corrupt election, anything else…But I also think that when, you know, it’s always the wacko birds on right and left that get the media megaphone,” said McCain.

When pressed for clarification on who the wackos are, McCain responded “Rand Paul, Cruz, Amash, whoever.”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/03/08/mccain-calls-paul-cruz-amash-wacko-birds/

It seems like just yesterday that McCain was relishing his role as maverick, while using the megaphone provided him by the media to gain the 2008 GOP presidential nomination.

Some Republicans, led by McCain and Senator Lindsey Graham (R, SC), worry that the filibuster, which focused lots of positive attention on Paul, might end up reflecting poorly on the party.

Might these be the same Republicans who nominated Gerald Ford in 1976, sought to nominate John Connally or George H.W. Bush while opposing Ronald Reagan in 1980, nominated Bob Dole, John McCain and Mitt Romney?

Clearly, the most successful nominee in that bunch was the most Conservative: Reagan.  That the GOP continues to cling to the notion that presidential electoral success hinges on nominating the most moderate candidate largely explains their lack of recent success.

To his credit, Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, who may prove to fit into the Conservative new blood category, described the filibuster as “completely awesome.”

Meanwhile, in a radio interview with former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee, Paul responded to McCain: “You know, I think he’s just on the wrong side of history, and on the wrong side of this argument, really.”

Paul continued by saying he respects both McCain’s military service and his legislative record, but stressed that McCain’s experience does not mean he is always right: “I treat Senator McCain with respect. I don’t think I always get the same in return.”

Americans on both sides of the aisle honor McCain for his service.  However, McCain must realize that it is time to pass the torch of leadership to a new generation of Conservative leaders demonstrably capable of filling his seemingly vacated role as maverick while leading Republicans to electoral victory.

https://mjfellright.wordpress.com/2013/03/08/time-for-old-soldier-mccain-to-fade-away/
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  1. When McCain ran against George W for the GOP nomination & lost he was a ‘sore loser’ & publicly critized GW throughout the election cycle or at lest made snide remarks…I was disappointed & almost embarrased by his behaviour….after all, this man was an American Hero!…He has had his acolades & enough credit for his military service…He is full of resentment over his loss in ’08. He still seems to ‘assume’ he is ‘the’ absolute authority for the Republilcan Party…It is time to say “John, we no longer require your services, Go home to Cottonwood & enjoy your life’….If Arizona can find a candidate that is well vetted, for this next round, I will do what I can from Texas to get him elected. I’m sure there is a Rand or Ted there.

  2. Sen.John McCain as we all know served his time in hell.He also served his political career(handicaped) which was amazing.He gave it all for his country.Now I think it’s time for Sen. John to rest and allow the younger REPUBS do battle.I’ll always respect his opinions as a consultant.He deserves all of our respect I salute you Sen. McCain.

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