[Bobalu]

That set of Yaogan satellites would have a very short life expectancy if things heated up over there.

A missile that takes out a US carrier would be better named “The Nuclear War Initiator”.

Any administration that did not counter-strike VERY powerfully after a carrier sinking would doom their party to at least 2 generations out of power.

[Scott from the Left Coast]

I’m sure that Obama would send the most heartfelt note and condolences to the families of crew, he might even shed a tear and mention God.

To the Chinese he’d be quite scolding.

[Truth29]

"Any administration that did not counter-strike VERY powerfully after a carrier sinking would doom their party to at least 2 generations out of power."

I wouldn't want to take bets on an Obama Administration response. It would likely be whatever was the worst option for the US.

[Jim Noble]

Any administration that did not counter-strike VERY powerfully after a carrier sinking would doom their party to at least 2 generations out of power

You are dreaming.

A carrier at sea is the ultimate military target. No civilians for thousands of miles.

No President could or would kill civilians over a purely military strike.