Getting captured by the enemy does not a hero make. However, it does sometimes help make a political career. It’s amazing how much mileage McLame has gotten from his years as a POW. His mediocre track record as a politician would seem to be a more accurate measure of the man than his time spent in the Hanoi Hilton. There’s nothing heroic about his career.
I wonder if McCain realises he has ridden the “war hero POW” horse so far into the ground that it’s giving off a terrible aroma?
McCan has a lifetime 82% conservative voting record according to the American Conservative Union’s ratings. It could certainly be better but when you compare it to Maine Senator Susan Collins’ 47% conservative goting record, McCain doesn’t look so bad.
For the legislative year 2014, McCain voted conservative 91% of the time.