The guy is clinically insane, and could say anything. I’m not really surprised that he said this. Of course he didn’t mean it deep down in his heart
Perhaps he was confused about the date, and thought it the 60 days before re-election when he pretends to be conservative to fool the hicks back in Arizona
You can be certain that McCain believes he warrants a film biography ("The Maverick of the Senate", e.g.).
Shame Humphrey Bogart isn't alive to play the role...