Remembering John McCain's defense of Barack Obama during 2008 campaign

One of John McCain's most memorable moments happened during the closing weeks of the 2008 presidential campaign. He defended his opponent, Barack Obama. CBS News national correspondent Lee Cowan explains.

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[aarandaly]

Back when America had two classy men running to become president, either man as a worthy winner!

[daviddetoqueville]

I am a Democrat but if I were ever to vote for a Republican, John McCain was my man. He was a politician with conviction, a very good man indeed. Rest in peace, my friend.

[emmanuelmenoji]

'We can disagree while still being respectful to each other'
-Obama
McCain is a true American hero.

[gavcom]

i find it hard to believe that people still call mccain “not American” when he’s done more than most of us for this country

[FoneArc]

McCain was probably thinking...WTF, this is my voter base?

[KingGeorge]

This is a TRUE American and everyone should strive to be like no matter the political view. Integrity, decency, and courage!

[whimpy_ghost]

wouldn't have minded if McCain was president, seems like a genuinely nice guy

[tomn]

Mccain is the only republican that had the balls to stand up to Trump.

[AliceFrannieTillie-Gict]

I come back here every few weeks to regain my hope.

[AF-eiyi]

McCain was a statesman and a professional, Trump is anything but that.

[ethanyuki]

I didn't agree with his politics, but he was a great man, and I respect him.
Thank you for your service, Mr. McCain.

[toolatehello]

John McCain: I didn't like his politics but what an incredible human being he was!

[ELPJM]

I’d rather have him as president than Donald Dump. He is a man of value and class. He wasn’t afraid to speak up and defend his opponent in front of his own supporters, which takes guts. If only we had more senators like him in congress.

[Insulindependantfati]

Bipartisan politics died with John McCain. It's sad.

[replacementkillah]

Back when campaigning maintained a level of sophistication and maturity. I miss it

[deeanna]

This man had more class in his pinky toe than Trump has in his whole body.

[mmafan]

Never agreed much with McCain, but always respected this hero.

[diares]

"we can disagree while still being respectful to each other"

You get that Trump, that how politics should be conducted in America

[EllyB]

This may have cost him the election but he retained his dignity. Who wants to win by dissing the opposition? Oh, hang on, Trump does.

[dnatal]

He is one of the finest republicans, if not, the most precious politician in the Republican party. I miss him dearly