McCain says something that inspires hope

[ProSense]

McCain says Iraq could end his career

By CURT WOODWARD, Associated Press Writer 3 minutes ago

SEATTLE - Republican presidential hopeful John McCain (news, bio, voting record) said Friday that British Prime Minister Tony Blair has sacrificed his career to support the Iraq war, and the Arizona senator acknowledged that he could face the same fate.

McCain, a staunch defender of President Bush's new Iraq troop deployment strategy, said he worries that a cutback of British troops in southern Iraq announced by Blair this week could lead to stronger control by "Iranian-backed Shiite" forces. But he said Blair and the British deserve gratitude for their efforts.

"He has literally sacrificed his political career because of Iraq," McCain said during an appearance before the World Affairs Council and the City Club of Seattle. "That is a great testament to his political courage."

Asked later by a reporter if he was in danger of making the same sacrifice, McCain responded, "Sure."

more...

Yeah, I hope!

[TayTay]

1. Every cloud has a silver lining.

The thought of McCain being tossed aside because of his pandering on Iraq is a very sweet one.

[rurallib]

2. Johnny we hardly knew ye. Buh-bye

[babylonsister]

3. Iraq won't be his downfall; for that, he needs to look in a mirror. nt

[ClassWarrior]

4. You know what they say when a cartoon is over...

Th-th-th-that's all folks!...

Buh-bye Cartoon War Hero!

NGU.

[rodeodance]

5. sounds like an arrogant statement to me----like he wants to be honored

for sticking by Bush.

YUK

[ProSense]

7. The word "sacrificed" says it all. n/t

[Clarkie1]

6. I've said it before I think his support of the escalation has destroyed his Presidential chances.

McCain's chances of becoming President of the U.S. are in my estimation 0%.