I like McCain, but I was terribly disappointed that he helped Bush campaign for the 2004 election, after Bush had made a fool of him during the primaries for the 2000 election. Sorry, but no matter how much I wanted my party to win, I wouldn't support someone who had trashed me AND my spouse.
McCain's attitude and actions are indicitave of the level of integrity he possesses. He puts the best interests of the country before his own personal feelings. You may recall that while he was rotting in the Hanoi Hilton, McCain refused to be released several years early because of familial connections. That is the mark of a man.
I was also disappointed with him when he did not defend Kerry when Kerry's service was being attacked.
McCain's silence with respect to another naval officer's (Kerry) service was a clear indication that he had no respect for a man whose words and deeds gave so much aid and comfort to the enemy. Perhaps McCain believed, as did many others, that Kerry's three purple hearts were not really earned.
People who say that he has anger problems can shove it up their butts. Does anyone, for the most part, have any idea what it is like to be a prisoner of war? I believe he was in captivity for 5 years. Sheesh. As a senator, I have not seen his anger have a negative impact on him. If his anger was a problem, he couldn't keep his position for this long.
McCain has a big, big, load of baggage stemming from youthful indiscretions, multiple marriages, and other stuff that, while not a big concern in Arizona, will get plenty of play by the socialist-lib-dem media apologists if he runs for national office.
Born in Panama Canal Zone, August 29, 1936, he would be the oldest man ever inaugurated and if he won a second term would leave office at age 81.
There will probably be some noise over his place of birth, too.
I don't think he'll get the nomination, unless, of course he runs as a Democrat.
