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In reply to the discussion: Mark Kelly tweet about John McCain, the day before he's sworn in as Senator in McCain's seat: [View all]crickets
(25,969 posts)98. Yes. It's adult behavior, and the modeling of adult behavior is appreciated, especially now.
I have my own issues with John McCain, plenty of them. But people are complicated, and for all the times McCain rubbed me the wrong way, I still remember and appreciate that he went to a lot of trouble to show up for a vote that kicked sand at Mitch and kept my insurance going. It does not mean I forget the other stuff, but -- yeah.
If Mark Kelly wants to pay respect to McCain before taking his seat, good for him. It starts things off on the right foot.
I'm happy for him, I'm happy for Gabby, it's all good.
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Mark Kelly tweet about John McCain, the day before he's sworn in as Senator in McCain's seat: [View all]
George II
Dec 2020
OP
Then I guess, according to that statement, Barack Obama wouldn't be welcome here?
George II
Dec 2020
#37
As faint as "...an unparalleled example of human decency and American service."
LanternWaste
Dec 2020
#62
Yet you don't accuse her of what you're accusing Mark Kelly and many here on DU of doing.
ehrnst
Dec 2020
#139
You have a problem with what Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said? YOU? Hmmm.....
George II
Dec 2020
#113
In other words, you have a problem with her sincere, heartfelt sentiments. Got it.
George II
Dec 2020
#116
In other words, you have a problem with her sincere, heartfelt sentiments. Got it.
George II
Dec 2020
#119
Keep repeating that all you want. Millions of us remember when he helped save the ACA
pnwmom
Dec 2020
#72
Yes that too. He was a hero, no matter what anyone thinks of the Vietnam war. n/t
pnwmom
Dec 2020
#93
This is a Democratic board, so quite dumping on Democratic Senator Mark Kelly. nt
pnwmom
Dec 2020
#73
It's not "expected of us", but what good does hating him now after he's left us?
George II
Dec 2020
#15
Thank you for your perspective. There are those who have no concept of 'grey areas'.
GoneOffShore
Dec 2020
#126
Yes. It's adult behavior, and the modeling of adult behavior is appreciated, especially now.
crickets
Dec 2020
#98
compare to how Mitch and Amy Covid Barrett took a big shit on the grave of RBG
TomDaisy
Dec 2020
#39
Of course, which is why you probably won't get a response. It's all hypothetical and moot.
George II
Dec 2020
#107
John McCain was never Majority or Minority Leader. He didn't have the final say in any of that.
George II
Dec 2020
#112