McCain, the Man With No Regrets

It has been eleven months since McCain’s defeat against Obama. Many things have changed for both sides. Recently McCain’s side seems to be losing its “fire”. During a White House meeting on Oct.6, McCain urged Obama to set sending additional troops in to Afghanistan a primary priority. McCain stated not to make it, “a leisurely process”. Obama replied, “John, I can assure you this won’t be done leisurely, as nobody feels more urgency to get this right than I do”. I feel as if McCain was treated like a child. Obama talked as if the problem would be solved with a short, strong, relieving statement.

After his loss, McCain’s political power has been altered. With the Senate lopsided margin of Democratic, it is difficult to cut any deals. Many of his veteran aides who have been with McCain for many years during this political career have left town or consult from a greater distance. Many close advisers report. “he has struggled to regain his footing and voice”. Its like a bad hangover, it lasts long and makes you feel down. The impact of his loss has forced McCain to reconsider running in the future, as he no longer has the motivation to run the campaign.

But with this difficult time for McCain, he always finds a way to never look at the past. Many believe it was Palin or the media who ruined his chances. But when asked about what he felt he replied, “Don’t look back in anger”. Well I’m, sure he has some regrets in his life, but at least his looks on them are positive. After all this, an even greater challenge immersed. Former Arizona Congressman J.D. Hayworth, a favorite of conservatives who has been critical of McCain's work on immigration reform, told TIME he is thinking of challenging McCain in next year's GOP Senate primary. Hayworth, has respect for McCain as a historical figure, but feels he has lost touch with the foundation of Republican values.