McCain is playing Senator. They bargain. They negotiate. They reach across the aisle. They give speeches. They vote on legislation and resolutions.
That is why Senators/Congresspersons should not run for president.
The presidency requires a leader. One who stands at the front. One who faces the crisis head-on. One who is adept at making executive decisions.
Of course, the other Senator said he would phone it in.
[Shaking head — these 2 are what we are stuck with. Can’t we just have a do-over instead?]
Sanford / Jindal 2012!