Reply #29: McCain's story of personal sacrifice is powerful. But his time has passed. [View All]

[calmblueocean]

I think McCain's story of service and sacrifice is one that transcends party politics. In many ways, I think it's sad that the Republicans nominated him, because he is one of the few Republican Senators with the inner direction to buck the party machine and reach across the aisle. He's a conservative through and through, but one even liberals like Ted Kennedy can work with from time to time.

Having said that, McCain embodies the past. We can honor his service while choosing a new direction for the country. And frankly, I think McCain's war-soaked past just reminds the country of how much we long for peace again, how much we long for the soldiers to come home. In that respect, I think McCain helps this country move beyond war.