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| John McCain passes away. Congress and Donald Trump react. |
John McCain, the U.S. senator from Arizona has passed away.
Cindy and Meghan McCain broke the news to the world.
The entire McCain family is overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from around the world. Thank you.— Cindy McCain (@cindymccain) August 25, 2018
My heart is broken. I am so lucky to have lived the adventure of loving this incredible man for 38 years. He passed the way he lived, on his own terms, surrounded by the people he loved, in the the place he loved best.— Cindy McCain (@cindymccain) August 26, 2018
I love you forever - my beloved father @SenJohnMcCain pic.twitter.com/Y50tVQvlVe— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) August 26, 2018
Donald J. Trump, Mike Pence, Mitt Romney, Sarah Palin, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and others respond to his passing. The former presidents and our current imbecile react to the death.
Obama and George W. Bush will deliver eulogies in regards to McCain's pending burial. Pence is invited to attend. Unfortunately, McCain doesn't want Trump or any of his family members at the services.
The feud between them ends on a nasty note. Yesterday Trump was scrutinized for not mentioning McCain in his statements at the Ohio Republican Party Dinner. Trump came to congratulate Representative-elect Troy Balderson (R-OH) for his narrow victory.
Trump who is dealing with back to back blows is doing damage control by at least acknowledging McCain's passing through a tweet.
Along with Trump came Mike Pence, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Sarah Palin, Lindsey Graham, Justin Trudeau, Mitch McConnell, Paul Ryan and many others.
McCain's fiercest critics at least said a few kind words. Tomi Lahren, Kelli Ward, Mark Levin and Sean "Softball" Hannity managed to at least get their heads out Trump's ass to send their phony condolences.
My deepest sympathies and respect go out to the family of Senator John McCain. Our hearts and prayers are with you!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 26, 2018
Karen and I send our deepest condolences to Cindy and the entire McCain family on the passing of Senator John McCain. We honor his lifetime of service to this nation in our military and in public life. His family and friends will be in our prayers. God bless John McCain.— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) August 26, 2018
Our statement on the passing of Senator John McCain: pic.twitter.com/3GBjNYxoj5— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 26, 2018
John McCain was many things – a proud graduate of the Naval Academy, a Senate colleague, a political opponent.— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 26, 2018
But, to me, more than anything, John was a friend. He will be missed dearly. pic.twitter.com/AS8YsMLw3d
"Some lives are so vivid, it is difficult to imagine them ended. Some voices are so vibrant, it is hard to think of them stilled. John McCain was a man of deep conviction and a patriot of the highest order.” [...] Full statement by President George W. Bush https://t.co/FQVYWIUyGL pic.twitter.com/W8LCxJXRLi— George W. Bush Presidential Center (@TheBushCenter) August 26, 2018
.@SenJohnMcCain lived a life of service to his country, from his heroism in the Navy to 35 years in Congress. He was a tough politician, a trusted colleague, and there will simply never be another like him. My thoughts and prayers are with Cindy and his entire family.— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 26, 2018
John McCain believed that every citizen has a responsibility to make something of the freedoms given by our Constitution, and from his heroic service in the Navy to his 35 years in Congress, he lived by his creed every day. https://t.co/946T7PnG53— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) August 26, 2018
I just want to acknowledge the continuing and abiding love, care, and dedication that Cindy McCain and the family are providing @SenJohnMcCain .— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) August 24, 2018
Today, the nation mourns the loss of a great American patriot. My full statement on the passing of @SenJohnMcCain pic.twitter.com/yKDgnPw6vm— Leader McConnell (@SenateMajLdr) August 26, 2018
My full statement: https://t.co/WyDheRDSrj— Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) August 26, 2018
.@SenJohnMcCain was a leader & public servant of deep patriotism, outstanding bravery & undaunted spirit. Throughout his career, we all saw his integrity, humility, courage & grace. May it be a comfort to his family to know that so many around the world mourn with them.— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) August 26, 2018
As you go through life, you meet few truly great people. John McCain was one of them. His dedication to his country and the military were unsurpassed, and maybe most of all, he was a truth teller - never afraid to speak truth to power in an era where that has become all too rare.— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) August 26, 2018
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel at John McCain’s passing. The world has lost a hero and a statesman. Cindy and the McCain family have lost a loving husband and father. I have lost a wonderful friend.— Jeff Flake (@JeffFlake) August 26, 2018
Arizona will never be the same. @SenJohnMcCain may you rest in peace, and may comfort come to your family - and to all of us who will grieve your loss to our great country. A statesmen, a patriot, our Arizona hero.— Kyrsten Sinema (@kyrstensinema) August 26, 2018
John McCain was one of Arizona’s greatest Senators, one of our country’s finest statesmen, and an American hero who risked his life to defend this great nation. He loved this state, and he loved this country.— Martha McSally (@RepMcSally) August 26, 2018
No man this century better exemplifies honor, patriotism, service,— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) August 24, 2018
sacrifice, and country first than Senator John McCain. His heroism
inspires, his life shapes our character. I am blessed and humbled by
our friendship.
Though I didn’t always agree with him politically, John McCain is a true American hero and legend. My heart goes out to his beautiful family. God Bless. pic.twitter.com/Y22KV2lMIO— Tomi Lahren (@TomiLahren) August 26, 2018
We are saddened to hear of the passing of @SenJohnMcCain. His decades of service will not be forgotten by the men & women of Arizona. May God grant the McCain family comfort and peace during this difficult time.— Dr. Kelli Ward (@kelliwardaz) August 26, 2018
RIP, John McCain, a true military hero. My deepest sympathies to the McCain family.— Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) August 26, 2018
RIP Senator McCain. My thoughts and prayers to Cindy, Meghan, and his family. While we did have political differences, I know how much he loved and served his country, and am glad I got to know him and support him in '08— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) August 26, 2018
John McCain was my friend. I will remember the good times. My family and I send prayers for Cindy and the McCain family.— Sarah Palin (@SarahPalinUSA) August 26, 2018
- Sarah Palin and family pic.twitter.com/KRvcIQ99cA
A giant. An icon. An American hero. God bless @SenJohnMcCain. He will never be forgotten.— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) August 26, 2018
My full statement on the life of an incredible man we were blessed to call a fellow Arizonan: pic.twitter.com/cyhUetFyMH
Senator John McCain was an American patriot and hero whose sacrifices for his country, and lifetime of public service, were an inspiration to millions. Canadians join Americans tonight in celebrating his life and mourning his passing.— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) August 26, 2018
My statement on the passing of Senator John McCain: pic.twitter.com/iCT2n2VpRZ— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) August 26, 2018
The politicos and agitators all show their sympathy. Some are really truthful while others aren't so truthful. Both sides agree that McCain was a hero and deserves the respect that he was owed.
McCain, who has died at the age of 81, was a naval bomber pilot, prisoner of war, conservative maverick, giant of the Senate, twice-defeated presidential candidate and an abrasive American hero with a twinkle in his eye.
"It's been quite a ride. I've known great passions, seen amazing wonders, fought in a war, and helped make peace," McCain wrote. "I've lived very well and I've been deprived of all comforts. I've been as lonely as a person can be and I've enjoyed the company of heroes. I've suffered the deepest despair and experienced the highest exultation.
"I made a small place for myself in the story of America and the history of my times."
McCain had not been in Washington since December, leaving a vacuum in the corridors of the Senate and the television news studios he roamed for decades.
In recent months, he was not completely quiet, however, blasting President Donald Trump in a series of tweets and statements that showed that while he was ailing he had lost none of his appetite for the political fight.
The Arizona Senator repeatedly made clear that he saw Trump and his America First ideology as a departure from the values and traditions of global leadership that he saw epitomized in the United States.
McCain had been planning his funeral services over the last year and his family made clear that Trump is not invited, a position that has not changed, two family friends said Saturday. Former rivals and Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush were asked to give eulogies, people close to both former presidents and a source close to the senator told CNN earlier this year.
McCain's two losing presidential campaigns meant he fell short of the ultimate political prize, one his story once seemed to promise after he came home from Vietnam and caught the political bug. In the end, he became a scourge of presidents rather than President himself.
McCain leaves behind his wife Cindy, his former wife Carol, his mother Roberta, his seven children including daytime host Meghan McCain and military officer John McCain IV.
Again, McCain was a man of faults. He was a Republican through and through. He bucked the party on occasions whenever the time was right. Even though he got on Barack Obama's nerves during the presidential race and his time in the White House, Obama came to respect a man who fought hard for his accomplishments.
A man who made you laugh, think and also understand.
McCain, you may of been the wrong candidate for president, but at least you were the right man for the Senate.
I don't want to say much other than his death will be discussed on television and radio. So prepare for the week of tributes and programs devoted to McCain.
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