Senator John McCain has died, just four days shy of his 82nd birthday. Say what you will about the Arizona Senator—but also take a few moments to see what everyone else is saying.
Former President Barack Obama, who ran against him in 2008:
Former President George W. Bush, who faced him in the 2000 GOP primaries:
Former President Bill Clinton:
Former President Jimmy Carter:
Former Vice President Joe Biden:
Former Vice President Dick Cheney:
Former Vice President Al Gore:
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi:
Senator Chuck Schumer is ready to put a plan in motion to honor McCain:
California Representative Maxine Waters remembers one of McCain’s finest moments:
Here’s a GIF for reference:
Robert Reich recalls another:
This three-tweet story from Obama speechwriter Cody Keenan will make you chuckle.
And so will this one from Kansas City mayoral candidate Jason Kander:
It’s reported that the late Senator has forbidden Donald Trump from attending his funeral, and asked for George W. Bush and Barack Obama to give eulogies. With that final wish in mind, we’ve omitted the current White House resident’s soulless response.
You’re not missing anything.