Yes you are correct that the context of those statements are in a speech McCain says he hopes to give (but can’t guarantee he can actually do) after his first term.
However, I waould say I have serious doubts that he is going to be working all out to get these things, given his past history. Especially border stuff.
And if he really thinks HE is the guy that can get democrats to work with him, he is either unrealistic or believes he has more power than he actually has.
..... he is either unrealistic or believes he has more power than he actually has....
Unless he has an ace in the hole.....
I think he has two such cards. Lindsey Grahm and Joe Liberman. I think that the Senate can be run by McCain, Liberman and Grahm. They can gather enough bipartisen votes to pass or grind things to halt. Both have apppeared with him on several occassions. They are there for a reason.