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Lower-Key McCain Edges Back Into Picture

By M. Morris,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 8, 2009 4:01 PM CDT

(Newser) – After 11 months licking his wounds, John McCain is getting back out there, appearing on TV more often and acting little like the man who gave a gracious, conciliatory concession speech last November. He's finding support within the GOP, where his combative approach hasn't always resonated, because his target is often the White House. "A lot of people, including me, thought he might be the Republican building bridges to the Obama administration," says an adviser. "But he's been more like the guy blowing up the bridges."

True, detractors are holding a grudge over McCain's selection of Sarah Palin as his running mate, and two conservative challengers have already announced for next year's GOP primary. In the Senate, he's only growing more popular. "He's been part of the team," Lamar Alexander tells Time. "He's provided the kind of adult, grownup leadership that we need in the Republican caucus."

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., arrives for Edward Kennedy's funeral at Our Lady of Perpetual Hope Basilica in Boston, Saturday, Aug., 29, 2009.
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., arrives for Edward Kennedy's funeral at Our Lady of Perpetual Hope Basilica in Boston, Saturday, Aug., 29, 2009.   (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
Sen. John McCain answers questions following a meeting between President Obama and Congressional leadership to discuss Afghanistan and Pakistan at the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009.
Sen. John McCain answers questions following a meeting between President Obama and Congressional leadership to discuss Afghanistan and Pakistan at the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Sen. John McCain answers questions as Sen. Mitch McConnell listens at a health care reform forum at Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah, Fla., Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009.
Sen. John McCain answers questions as Sen. Mitch McConnell listens at a health care reform forum at Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah, Fla., Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009.   (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)
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foodchain11
Oct 12, 2009 11:36 AM CDT
don't like; late but you just don't much of anything axcept how to swear. Wow, the anger thing is really working well for the GOP. Watch how they turn on you guys when they realize they can't win with a very small fringe group. Loud counts in the news but not on the ballot
Shannonals
Oct 9, 2009 12:42 PM CDT
He kicked his wife, who maintained his family in during his time in captivity to the curb shortly after he returned to the states. Why does he deserve anyone's respect?
DontLikeYou___
Oct 9, 2009 3:35 AM CDT
You leftist fuckers should love the guy. He panders to your side constantly. It's all about power. He fits right into the democrat thug party.

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