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I am not surprised by the detractors; the wounds are fresh. Time heals.
I am a bit taken aback by some of the President's and McCain's supporters attacks on those people though.
If you truly support Obama and what McCain is trying to do, then do what has been asked. Move forward with a renewed sense of hope and cooperation
Let the nasayers get it put of their system
Gently urge them forward with open arms and understanding
McCain is wise, this is truly what America needs and he knows it
He is leading by example and we should follow his lead.. If others cannot yet join in, it is ok, just keep leading
Once the wisdom of this path proves out, they will follow
Patience, hope and understanding are the watchwords of this hour

McCain finally won me over. For sure, one has to pay attention when he opposes any of the Dems ideas going forward. You'll know it's fair and considered opposition and Sen. McCain comments have to be taken evaluated seriously...

Hey all of you Socialist loving, mindless Liberals: You all come off as being civil, polite and sooooooooo correct; Truth is, you are the ones that live in an alternate reality dictated by emotion, ignoring facts and truth.

Now all of you get in line and be nice as we march off the cliff. TIME WILL PROVE YOU WRONG. Hope, Change and BS.....Ask anyone living in communism.

I have to ask myself....if Billy Boys connections are a problem for Hillary as SOS, wouldn't they have been an even BIGGER problem for Hillary are President??? Why wasn't this an issue when she was still running for Pres?

John McCain a real Republican. That is why I am an Independent. Clinton's! I have always said, "I would not let them watch my dog".

HUlamama51 – I know you're not serious. Do you really believe that Palin was or is more qualified than Clinton. That koolaid you're drinking must be real sweet.

It doesn't surprise me that the result of the vote was 94-2 with the two opposition votes coming from the Republican Senator from South Carolina and the Republican Senator from Louisiana.

Mac is back the republican who knows when partisan principals are harming progress. Now we need a few democrats willing to do the same.

Although I voted for President Obama, I do like Senator McCain. I am glad to see that he is back to the way he used to be. I hope that for the sake of America, he sees that polarizing the GOP was not a wise choice.

Is it just me or did Gov. Palin suddenly move from his top 5 on Nov. 4, 2008 at 11:00 pm est???

@lawrence anderson

You are wrong, Dude! And time will prove you wrong!

Congrats, Hillary!

Sen. McCain. Thank you for your graciousness. Good to see you fulfilling your campaign promise to bring change to Washington also.

'Cause in the end, we're all in the same boat together, sir.

@ hulamama51. move to alaska and you to can pal around with palin (and she can be your govenor) and her grandbaby's daddy's momma the drug dealer. because I think you are on some kind of drugs. mccain learned something during the campaign. you and palin did not. Hilary is thePERFECT choice.

Senator McCain, once again, is serving his country honorably.

A lot of the Rethuglicriminal obstructionists are serving only themselves and their selfish personal political ambitions.

They will fail, because the voters will remember their names in 2010 and 2012.

TO: Hulamama51
"How I deeply regret casting a vote for you Mr. McCain. I wish that I could have just voted for Governor Palin alone. Hillary is qualified why?"

Ahh wow and Palin is? Palin is qualified why? simply due to her being a Christian? Can't you all pick one that can speak doesn't hate monger and actually is aware of the challenges we face. Or should Wasilla high run the country?

This guy wonders why he is not the president,He was the only democrat running this year,the country went for a socialist instead!!!

Screw you McCain. Looks like the "straight talk express" was a lame campaign ideology. I wish i didn't vote for you. "Maverick" my behind!!

You seemed to lose yourself during the campaign, but this is the 'Maverick' that was logical and did the right right thing.

It's good to have you back.

Domb repubicans, McCain most be the only sain one. No wunder they loose everywear.

McCain is not a Republican or a conservative and this was not unexpected.

I can't for the life of me understand WHY this man NEEDS, NEEDS, NEEDS liberals approve of him. Its almost like he has Stockholm Syndrome.

Hey McCain, you were a POW, for christ sakes... GROW A PAIR!

And this is why I voted for him. There is not a more loyal American then McCain.

Senator McCain is a true patriot.

Ok I'm sorry everyone that McCain actually cares about the country more than he cares about party lines. Come on people! I thought you all love this country...I'm not a fan of Hillary, but she trumps Palin in EVERY category. EVERY category.

GOOD FOR MCCAIN. THE RIGHTWING NUTS DEVOUR ANYONE WHO WON'T TOW THE LINE FOR THEM! NOW THEIR TURNING ON GRETA VAN SUSTEREN FOR MONITORING HER SITE AFTER THE DISGRACEFUL WAY THEY BLOGGED YESTERDAY BASHING EVERYTHING IN OUR GOVERNMENT NOW! THESE PEOPLE HAVE NO HONOR UNLESS THINGS ARE GOING THERE WAY! WON'T HAPPEN FOR A VERY LONG TIME, IF EVER RIGHTIES!!

I noticed on TV yesterday that McCain and his wife were chatting with Chelsea Clinton and then McCain was talking to Bill Clinton. It all seemed very friendly.

McCain WAS like this during the campaign. He praised Hillary. He gave a wonderful tribute to Obama DURING THE CAMPAIGN at the Jefferson-Jackson dinner. Did Obama repay the favor? NO.. MCain stayed true to his belief in campaign finance reform while Obama destroyed the system. He is, was, and has always been an honorable man who put country first.

You guys just couldn't see it: too busy buying into the Obama media crap about how awful McCain was, ignoring Obama's broken promises, corrupt background, and rampant abuse of the race card. McCain hasn't changed at all. Obama changes into a new person every year; no wonder it was his campaign theme!

McCain has a lot of experience, in foreign policy, he is always right, wise and mature.

Thank you Senator McCain. Welcome to the 21st Century!!

@ Dan White January 21st, 2009 3:43 pm ET

Dan you said a mounth full. And I couldn't agree with you more. Thank you.

Welcome back to the real Senator McCain.

We don't need the hatred that Rush Limbaugh creates. This country has to come together as Americans, not parties. We've had enough of the far right and the far left. Lets go down that middle which McCain is trying to do and I believe Obama is the middle of the road type. Hurrah for America!

McCain is a honorable man...if only he selected someone else other than Palin as his VP choice..I would have voted for him.

sorry typo....Clinton..Clinton ..Clinton

I respect John McCain for being Hillary's friend and not back stabbing her throughout the campaign. As well, she did the same towards him. I believe this was honorable.

GOD BLESS YOU! SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN! WOULD THAT THE REST OF YOUR PARTY WOULD SEE THE LIGHT.

I think the Republicans have to stop with politics as usual. Senator McCain has always had a history of being somewhat balanced (outside of his recent campaign).

And I think Sen. McCain realizes that it is wise to "pick your battles."
When the time comes for him to raise real issues, he will, and more on the left will pay attention because he is pragmatic.

Senator Corryn from Texas is just using this scenario to make a name for himself...And to the misfortune of his own party. For shame.

Cinton shouldn't be anywhere near the White House..........after reading THE EXTREME MAKEOVER OF HILLARY (RODHAM) CLINTON by Bay Buchanan........I thank the Lord she was not elected President !!!!!!

@lawrence anderson: Actually the Clinton's as a family are very well respected outside of the United States. While I was traveling Asia one of the comments I heard frequently was how much they appreciated Bill Clinton and disliked Pres. Bush.

I didn't realize how much repubs have turned isolationists...they do not want us to have a Sec of State to open up/continue dialogue with other countries. with that type of thinking as evidenced by their actions, WWI ended 91 years ago, and isolationism before and after did the USA no good.

great forward thinking, repubs!...NOT!!!

Thank you Senator McCain, it is time to put the left and right out of the picture and as a collective body, work for the people that voted you into office.

Hillary Clinton is more than qualified and should be confirmed without any delay!

Let Hillary Clinton get to work on turning the world around to see that we, the American citizens are what this great country is about.

Bravo, Mr. McCain. Glad to see that you are helping to work toward bipartisanship and not continuing the divisive nature that your party tried to push with the Governor of Alaska.

These bunch of Republicans who bash McCain over pushing Hillary's nomination don't even get it as to why their party has lost. What McCain is doing is the right thing for the party. Then there was this Texan who foolishly objected her nomination. When Hillary was that close for a presidential nomination, why can't she a Secretary of State? If republicans can't get their act straight, they will be out of power for another 50 years. People need action. Obstructionist don't have a place in congress! These loonies will be dumped if they don't behave. At least thank McCain.

You know, if he had behaved the way he is now during the election, it would have been a much closer call.

I will NEVER understand how you can befriend someone who publicly calls your child ugly. Unbelievable. That is an all time low.

clinton is not a good choice for sos. People around the world joke about her and her husband who joke about Everything. bad choice obama

That is a huge disappointment. Clinton = Conflict with a capital C.

I cannot believe as a real war time hero he would push a candidate who we know lied about being under sniper fire, one who wanted to OBLITHERATE Iran, one who wanted the U.S. to return to a cold war philosophy. That wasn't Bill...those words came right out of her own mouth.

Then there is the big problem with Bill's business interests. Does anyone really think all the millions he made was without political favors owed when he got Hillary elected President. Guess what America was smarter. Guess what we need to be smarter in confirming her to SOS with more strings attached to the Clinton Foundation and Clinton Global Initiatives where Billy Boy's mining interests are.

Yeah. Allright. Hillary Clinton's lifetime in politics: first lady, senator, law degree, mother of brilliant college valedictorian daughter really can't hold a candle to Palin's moose hunting and her underaged daughter's pregnancy – oh and a bachelor's degree and a grand total of 4 years in government...but please, Palin over McCain?? For goodness sakes, what have you been smokin'?

This is one of those signs that McCain may have lost the battle, but won the war- remembering that the purpose of a politician is not to push the party's line, but to serve the people who elected him and the United States.

I still think the Republicans would have been in office to this day if they'd elected John McCain instead of Bush for eight years, and look forward to Senator McCain being elected for as many terms as he feels able. Without the overwhelming pressure of his party to warp things, he's a good man and a solid servant of the people,

@Giovanni: "Thank you Senator McCain for doing the honorable thing, too bad Mr. Obama didn't bother to go the the Senate and do something similar."

Why would Obama do that? It's not his job to muck around in the confirmation process. Besides, the fact that Obama nominated her for the position shows his support. Your argument is irrational. Hater.

Keep it up, GOP....bash away on McCain for not being an obstructionist knee-jerk far right-winger. Guess what, guys, McCain is going to be a key in breaking Republican fillibuster attempts along with Lugar, Snowe, and Collins. Having to adopt Sarah Palin's right wing extreme politics under the misguided belief that the GOP base was more important than the American people took a race that was tied and turned it into an electoral landslide.

Thank you, John McCain.

I unequivocably campaigned against you and the disgraced Republican Party. However, despite the differences in our positions what's needed is for every man, woman, and child to work cooperatively in this administration.

You and the other Republicans can continue to hold to your beliefs . I too was once a Republican – Just not as faithful to a lost cause and Colin Powell. Diversity is good. Working toward pragmatic solutions is mature.

I hope your other collegues get on that bandwagon quickly.

Thank you Senator McCain for doing the honorable thing, too bad Mr. Obama didn't bother to go the the Senate and do something similar.

Mcain what a joke. Why would we want Clinton as SOS. This is moving pay to play to the international level. Now Pres. Obama knows what pay to play is.

Yeah McCain. There's the man we know.

How i wsh you were like this during the campaign.

How I deeply regret casting a vote for you Mr. McCain. I wish that I could have just voted for Governor Palin alone. Hillary is qualified why?