First, Sen. John McCain is for immigration reform, then when it’s politically expedient, he’s against it. With a challenge from his right behind him, he wiggles, squirms and acerbically claims to constituents that he’s for reform once again.
If the residents of Arizona are bewildered by Sen. McCain’s behavior, join the crowd. Unfortunately it’s not just immigration reform that results in collective confusion over his weekly public pronouncements. This is becoming an all too common trait from this once admired political figure.
Gregory Dunkling
Stowe, VT
downtownresident posted at 7:59 am on Thu, Feb 28, 2013.
I''ll never vote for any of these self-serving idiots that are about to let this country slide into recession just because they have found a new way to extract money from special interest groups and lobbiests every 3-6 months.
It's a new found cash cow for politicians.
DemocraticDad posted at 10:19 am on Thu, Feb 28, 2013.
Let's face it, Maverick McCain (LOL) is only interested in what's good for Maverick McCain.
chatmandu002 posted at 11:00 am on Thu, Feb 28, 2013.
Poor John McCain, damned by republicans if he does something then damned by the democrats when he doesn't.
Leon Ceniceros posted at 12:14 pm on Thu, Feb 28, 2013.
Which John McCain are we talking about ???
1970 = Vietnam War Returning P.O.W. Hero
1980 = Senator John "Keating Five Scandal" McCain
1990 = Senator John "Maverick" McCain
2000 = Senator John "Presidential Candidate" McCain
2010 = Senator John "R.I.N.O." McCain
2013 = Senator John "Grumpy Old Man" McCain
VofReason posted at 12:47 pm on Thu, Feb 28, 2013.
I am no fan of John McCain from a conservative stance, but have utter respect for the veteran. I am with DTR on the "idiots" who want to let this country slide into a recession because they found new ways to extract money. Would our President and Senate fall under this banner? They have collectively been in control of our Government for the last 4 years-no? Or is it the Tea Party or President Bush's fault still?
sockratties posted at 9:50 am on Fri, Mar 1, 2013.
Heroes don’t exploit their heroism for personal gain. In fact they usually play it down. Having been a prisoner of war is all we ever hear about McCain. He did serve and even volunteered for combat, was wounded, tortured and refused early release by his captors. Laudable behavior that helped him get his job. There are few stories of impressive legislation, a noble cause (although he’s quick to get on a popular bandwagon) or caring about doing the job he’s overpaid to do. It’s been decades since we sent him to congress. It’s about time he was evaluated on the job he’s doing now.
Bluepoet posted at 10:56 am on Fri, Mar 1, 2013.
McCain is fully caught up in the political brokering, to the extent that he will say or do just about anything, to make a deal. He joins a very long list of colleagues who go to Washington, full of ideals, and then stay for the power and prestige.
I think he's probably getting close to becoming the next Joe Lieberman, playing the pivotal role, in some major legislation, as an "independent"...
Ateam1 posted at 8:51 am on Sat, Mar 2, 2013.
sock: You say "it's about time he was evaluated on the job he's doing"? Just look at who you voted for,for president. Care to evaluate it?
sockratties posted at 8:13 am on Sun, Mar 3, 2013.
A: The letter is about McCain, you don't know who I voted for and if you're talking about Obama I give him a "B." Oh, and I don't care if you disagree.
sockratties posted at 11:09 am on Sun, Mar 3, 2013.
At1: the letter was about McCain, you don't know who I voted for, and if you're implying Obama I'd give him about a "B." I'm not asking you to agree.
Ateam1 posted at 6:49 pm on Sun, Mar 3, 2013.
sockratties: Fair enough and sure wouldn't give him anything near a B. But as you said we don't have to agree. I speculated who you voted for by your words.
DonMey posted at 3:47 pm on Mon, Mar 4, 2013.
McCain was never "against" amnesty. He simply added a pre-condition of a secure border, after listening to his constituents.
If you can find a sound-byte of McCain saying we need to "deport them all", I'd love to see it.