Sen. John McCain's 'thumbs down' vote against repealing Obamacare: An oral history

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[c.w.simpsonproductions]

John McCain's last laugh: turning Arizona blue. One final jab against Donald Trump.

[mr.underhill]

Without McCain and without the ACA, this COVID 19 crisis would be immeasurably worse. Rest in peace knowing you saved countless lives.

[alessiodelcastillo]

John McCain was successfully able to turn a thumbs down into a middle finger right in front of Mitch McConnell

[starsnstrife]

his own cancer made him realize how fragile life was. Standing at deaths door can change a person.

[shldnfr]

The last bit of decency in the GOP died with John McCain. A true American hero.

[LibraLee]

One of the most Gangsta Moves in US History THE GASP OF THE ROOM....WAS PRICELESS

[alolandonaldtrump]

"I don't work for the Republican Party. I work for the people of Arizona and America."

RIP to one of the greatest minds in politics.

[danialashraf]

Many people in the comment section keep praising John McCain as a hero and forgot that Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins also against the bill.

[rnittotlani]

John McCain, Lisa Murkowski, and Susan Collins saved lives that day (+the 48 democratic senators)

[FirebirdPrince]

McConnell was so pressed. "Contrarian. Had a temper" No that's you, frog!

[MrPratikorissa]

A historic thumbs down. I hope there are more republicans who can hear the voice of reason

[jaykay]

History will remember John McCain as the last Republican to give a damn about his country. Thank you, Senator McCain. Rest in peace.

[lynxtar]

What I remember was the next trip out the the President took. President mocks Senator McCain for having been a POW, mocks him for actually voting what he thought was the right thing instead of playing the D.C. game. Then the crowd, 10's of thousands of people cheered him for it. That is the part that gets me, it isn't the President himself or the things he says, it is the millions of people who cheer him on while he is literally being deplorable. I understand people will like his policies, I understand people who voted to get a more conservative supreme court. I don't understand grown adults cheering a draft dodger who is openly mocking a veteran on stage as the President. For a bunch of people who didn't like being labelled as deplorable, quite a few of them sure have gone out of their way to actually fit that bill.

[chichang]

Watching him vote no and saving Obamacare broke my heart. He could have voted yes to repeal - he could been bitter while being at death's door, but he didn't. He did what was right even at such a vulnerable time in his life. Thank you John McCain and may you rest in peace.

[ElBandito]

McCain might have lost the election, but gained something more. A lasting positive legacy.

[joancasey]

THIS WAS A MAN JOHN MCCAIN WHO NEVER EVER WORKED FOR THE PARTY HE WORKED FOR THE DEMOCRACY THE PEOPLE OF USA WE WILL MISS HIM

[Refreshb]

John McCain an American Hero. Draft Dodging Trump couldn't hold a candle to him. Also thanks to Ms Collins.

[JewelzFin]

I'm no Dem, I'm no Rep. I just know a true hero of the people when I see one. R.I.P. John.

[alec]

John McCain's swan song: saving millions of lives three years before the pandemic.

Honestly makes me cry.

[Pricegun]

My cousins 6 year old daughter has been suffering from brain problems since birth and if it wasn’t for Obamacare she may not be here right now. Thanks Senator wherever u r these days