Reaction to John McCain's 'no' vote on Obamacare repeal

After debating into early hours of the morning, Senator McCain shocked his colleagues by voting "no" on the "skinny repeal" of Obamacare. CNN's Brooke Baldwin points out the various reactions across the room.

[captaintalon]

Anyone find it a bit poetic that Obama's first presidental opponent would actually be one of the three votes to save Obamacare?

[thomasjsanford]

When asked why a Republican would vote NO, Senator McCain gave the best reason of all.... He said "I don't work for the Republican I work for the people of Arizona, including the 600, 000+ Arizona Residents this bill would leave with no insurance..."

The only reason to repeal the ACA would be if it was being replaced by something better...

[catzagoon]

We voted him out for you McCain, we Arizonans know how you felt about Trump.

[aafamilyfarms]

This was McCain's most valuable gift to Americans before he died. RIP.

[LeSomeGuy]

Due to his action, millions of people get to keep their insurance. This was the single greatest and bravest moment in McCain's career.

[matheusst.]

Bernie to Jeanne: "McCain is about to make a pro gamer move."

[flibbinflah]

Take note America, this is what a real man looks like.

[stephenmitchell]

How many are here in 2020 just to see a republican with integrity, morals and a spine?

[harrisontg]

I feel like this could make a great renaissance-style painting

[MV-qwdw]

He knew he did not have time much left in the world. He saw to make changes for the greater good.
Country over party.
A man with ethics and morals.
Showed respect to Democrats and protected democracy.
Displayed true character.
Rest easy, Senator.

[MikeySkywalker]

If you are not sure who you want to vote for when you get to the polls, consider the fact that the current President thinks John McCain was and is a loser. I was raised by democrats. But even my dad who is a liberal, gave me a book about John McCain when I was 16. He told me "son I agree with very little that this man believes, but I honor every bit of what he stands for. Read this book and we can talk about why and how you can admire a man, who you so vehemently disagree with politically." That lesson seems more valuable than ever today.

[vestspet]

That thumbs down has probably saved the lives of thousands, if not millions of Americans. Thank you Capt McCain.

[maishanubah]

Mccain saved my mother's life from cancer.

[ishan]

This is what the Republican party should be. People with morals, who just have a conservative outlook, not hating on anything that dare critizes them.

[TheRealCptObvious]

McCain would’ve made a fine president. He was a treasure. RIP and thank you for your service!

[luckyscorpio]

The last of the true honorable republicans, before the trump Nationalists took over

[rohitmalpur]

This has to be one of the greatest moments in U.S politics. Thank you McCain for having a backbone

[americanskeptic]

I loved Bernie's reaction he was like a school boy saying some shit is about go down at recess 0:14

[Andrew.Grabowski]

John McCain saved my life with this one vote. Thank you and forever rest peacefully.

[divyeshmirajkar]

It makes me sad that Donald Trump was once a American President and John McCain was not.