Former McCain Speech Writer Reflects On McCain’s Concession Speech | Deadline | MSNBC

Mark Salter, former speech writer for John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign, speaks with Nicolle Wallace about how Sen. McCain was graceful when President Obama defeated him in the election and how the idea of a peaceful transition of power is not unusual. Aired on 10/16/2020.

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[wallyatnite]

As long as I can remember, John McCain was a decent and honest man.

[usmarinefitness]

McCain served this country with honor and dignity. RIP to a true patriot.

[billjoynes]

I miss John Mccain ...As a Retired Marine, I respect his service to our Country. A true American Hero....

[sheriefleming]

This is what grace, strength, intelligence, humanity, looks like. Even in heaven he is still teaching us what a man of God looks like. His life story and his acts of kindness are flowers that are still in full bloom.

[cosmo]

The last honorable rebublican, man I wish rebublicans were more like John McCain

[zainlookboonmee]

You could really feel the emotion in his voice, a different time.

[gopcyberprteam]

Donald only is out for Donald.
VOTE BLUE

[drsmetal]

BS. Republican senators knew what they were doing. They also acquitted Trump in his impeachment trial. Vote them out!

[chuckleberrypi]

"Donald Trump makes every year feel like a decade"

[ruthdepew]

I remember the John McCain concession speech. I have never seen anyone so relieved to have lost the presidency. He knew how fragile his health was and how evil Sarah Palin was. He could see the Republican Party sliding down that slippery slope into crass corruption. He knew Obama was a good person. It was all for the best.

[emsleywyatt]

I would have called that McCain's finest hour but then there was the Obamacare vote.

[Roques-rage]

John McCain was a beautiful class act. We miss you sir🙏🏽❤

[markhorton]

Back in the day when respect existed among politicians—before McConnell and Trump destroyed the Republican Party. RIP Senator McCain

[edwardmartins]

God bless John McCain wherever you are .. days when opposing parties had mutual respect for each other

[muhammadsiddiky]

John McCain does have to be a President to be revered more than a President. That's the kind the leader one should aspire to emulate. ---- Confession of an unabashed Democrat.

[Deldos-]

John McCain an honourable Republican and l guess he was the last one.

[KimberlySmith-vpil]

The narcissism of Trump make him think that he will win the election. Biden will be elected president 2020. Maybe the house and Senate will flip too

[edmc]

A great American, Rest in Peace Senator.

[lewisbeshers]

Every year feels like a decade. So so true...

[HM-]

Definition of amazing there are so few others in his party that exhibit anything close