John McCain Poised to Control Senate's Defense Policy

[jakeXT]

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With Republicans gaining the majority in the upper chamber in Tuesday's midterm elections, Sen. John McCain is widely expected to become the next Armed Services Committee chairman in January.

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On Tuesday, Pentagon spokesman Rear Adm. John Kirby downplayed any concerns over McCain gaining the top spot, but, at least publicly, the senator's relationship with the Pentagon has been rocky.

For example, during the past year, McCain put a hold on Bob Work's nomination to be deputy Defense secretary, called the administration "cowardly" for not providing arms to Ukraine's military, and frequently criticized the strategy to combat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

And his blunt style isn't likely to change once he becomes chairman.

http://www.nationaljournal.com/defense/john-mccain-poised-to-control-senate-s-defense-policy-20141105

[newfie11]

1. WWW3

That fool drools at the thought of war. He's always ready to bomb bomb bomb a country.

[JDPriestly]

2. Senility on the march. This is going to be quite a show. Uggh!

I'm just glad he is not in the White House.

This is the nastiest post I have ever posted. Sorry folks. But fasten your seatbelts. It's going to be quite a rough ride. Whew! I feel the nausea rising already.

[dixiegrrrrl]

3. Rec....so more people can be aware of McCain's new position

[bemildred]

4. This really calls for Monty Python to do it justice. nt

[LonePirate]

5. It's a sad day when he is the least offensive of all the incoming committee chairs.

[bemildred]

6. He can smell the money now. nt