Reaction to John McCain's 'no' vote on Obamacare repeal

After debating into early hours of the morning, Senator McCain shocked his colleagues by voting "no" on the "skinny repeal" of Obamacare. CNN's Brooke Baldwin points out the various reactions across the room.

[@captaintalon4485]

Anyone find it a bit poetic that Obama's first presidental opponent would actually be one of the three votes to save Obamacare?

[@etee7114]

At least Obama gave kudos to an ex-POW. On the other hand, nothing but insults from that cute Orange Muffin Top, a 5x draft dodger.

[@tori2dles]

As a man facing his own mortality, I am glad he doesn't want the last votes he casts to be those that would arguably kill 43,000 Americans. THAT would just be unconscionable. And Senator McCain is a way better man than that. He's one Republican I could have voted for had Obama not been his opponent and Palin not his VP pick.

[@HKim0072]

McCain was way more moderate in the 2000s. Wanted immigration reform, and was worried about climate change. Its a shame that Ted Kennedy and McCain were so old in these last few decades. The Senate needed some of the old guard that worked together well.

[@Alusnovalotus]

No. McCain was old school soldier. He believed in the office of the president and as commander in chief, the protector of the constitution. I don’t defend this man but he did the right thing at the right time.

[@Alusnovalotus]

tori2dles I think your 43,000 is off by a couple of millions there, kid.

[@thomasjsanford6296]

When asked why a Republican would vote NO, Senator McCain gave the best reason of all.... He said "I don't work for the Republican Party..... I work for the people of Arizona, including the 600,000+ Arizona Residents this bill would leave with no insurance..." The only reason to repeal the ACA would be if it was being replaced by something better...

[@ryankrekeler1292]

Thomas J Sanford yes, and the GOP should have done a better job making a new bill. Truth be told, the affordable care act should never have been passed. Too many people rely on it. Medicaid should of instead been expanded

[@deuceswild117]

@@ryankrekeler1292 Then what the f*ck were they doing for 8 yrs when Obama passed it?? They twiddled their thumbs and didn't come up with a solution

[@Mightfox]

lmao yeah dude, getting fucked due to "preexisting conditions" bullshit is just fine. Also, people blame the premiums issue on obamacare, but premiums were rising a lot before then too. From what data i can find, in 2010-2016 you see yearly annual premium increases of like 5%, 10%, and 4%. But in 2000-2010 you also see premium increases per year like 11%, 6%, 10%, 12%, 5%. The problem predates obamacare, as far as I can tell, but I'm not a expert on this data.

[@rollingthunder8630]

@Boomstick McNugget Yeah, standing up for 600,000 of your constituents who rely on Obamacare for insurance. How evil..

[@KittenWarlock]

"75% opposed to the ACA" *Citation Needed*

[@catzagoon3516]

We voted him out for you McCain, we Arizonans know how you felt about Trump.

[@LemonToGo]

At last the world is rid of the plague

[@tariqbaluch3553]

Thank you and you made history.

[@lucky1206]

Your making history from California, thank you for doing what is right for our nation. I hope once Biden takes office we still stand proud and take the world stage be there for the world as we return to normal and show the world that we Americans have come together to say hate has no place in the white house again. I hope we never see a person like trump ever again to ever take office.

[@felixwong6947]

Not American here, but sincerely thank you Arizonians. Trump didn't offer him a shred of respect because he didn't embody what Trump thought made a real man. You guys showed Trump that was a big mistake, and I'm sure McCain would be proud.

[@thisgustin]

How gangster was that. Mad respect.

[@aafamilyfarms4412]

This was McCain's most valuable gift to Americans before he died. RIP.

[@HellspawnAirsoft]

Had he not voted no, more people would have died to this pandemic.

[@pepperybread738]

@@HellspawnAirsoft yup

[@lennyface2586]

he died?

[@pepperybread738]

@@lennyface2586 yes

[@justhatemeisrael6760]

And Arizona too. It went Blue. That's the ghost of Mccain baby

[@LeSomeGuy]

Due to his action, millions of people get to keep their insurance. This was the single greatest and bravest moment in McCain's career.

[@mjblue84]

The biggest LIE!!! I did NOT GET TO KEEP MY DOCTOR OR MY INSURANCE. OBAMACARE WAS THE BIGGEST LIE AND MCCAIN KNEW IT.

[@LeSomeGuy]

So, a law that requires everyone to keep their insurance, somehow you didn't get to keep your insurance. Something had to be wrong in there but Obamacare ain't it.

[@MattyDemello]

and more people's insurance went up by like 2 grand. This was a bad move

[@bremenfan29]

Kuanhung Chen John McCain was really sick that time. He had a tumor removed and was about to start a chemotherapy. He had enough of this rant.

[@bremenfan29]

mjblue84 if you lose your job and insurance you can always go to the county office and enroll for Medicaid but it’s a long process. You can buy out an insurance as well but the deductible is much higher. That’s what my dad did. He got his Medicare and purchased a secondary insurance through AARP. He pays his copays and covers the rest of 20% what Medicare hasn’t covered.

[@ishan8491]

This is what the Republican party should be. People with morals, who just have a conservative outlook, not hating on anything that dare critizes them.

And now the only pre-requisite to be a Republican is worshiping Donald Trump. Policies ? Nah, don't care about those, just follow your leader and make excuses along.

[@lunafringe10]

he was never republican,

[@Lapele-fb9gj]

@@lunafringe10 McCain is as republican as they come

[@keithziegler8881]

@@lunafringe10 he actually was a Republican, just don't recognize it because you rarely ever seen a real Republican

[@robertcarson3116]

@@lunafringe10 He was very republican. The people we see today - namely Mitch McConnell - do not represent the republican party.

[@matheusst.3655]

Bernie to Jeanne: "McCain is about to make a pro gamer move."

[@ChivasBarcelonaMex]

Bernie: I want to be like that when I grow up * points at John *

[@thePand251]

@@ChivasBarcelonaMex Bernie: *Proceeds to immediately grow up to 79*

[@someidiot420]

*"YOU SEEIN THIS SHIT?"*

[@KaRaTeLoRd11PS3]

It really goes to show Bernie’s level of intellect. He knows what to expect of people. He’s was McCain’s constituent for years by this point and he knew what he was gonna do as soon as he walked in

[@cmasterson]

@@KaRaTeLoRd11PS3exactly. You get to know your colleagues.

[@flibbinflah22]

Take note America, this is what a real man looks like.

[@gewalfofwoofia8263]

Sad there won't be another like him. It'll just be bad and worst taking the form of better and best.

[@sp1cychick3n]

Mad respect!

[@flibbinflah22]

@BigDoob420 WOW dude. So much hate. I think you may need to speak to someone about that. If that is how you view someone that disagrees with your political beliefs then you must be a real pleasure to be around. Chill mate, have a beer, take a deep breath and I really hope you have a great day, sounds like you could use one. :-)

[@flibbinflah22]

@BigDoob420 And think of it this way BigDoob, if more dems and reps were not so tribal, walked across the isle and stood up for what they believed in, right or wrong, then they all might actually achieve something worthwhile instead of fart assing around all day. Just a thought.

[@flibbinflah22]

@BigDoob420 🤣🤣Wow, you make me dude. You are obviously incapable of rational conversion. I'll keep eating my popcorn and watching to shitshow that is America, or should I say, was America now an adult is back in charge. I might go lay on the beach with a beer and enjoy my beautiful country, you know, the one that has the 4th highest standard of living in the world. Oh yeah, free health care too.🤣. So what is America's rating at the moment, that's right, about 22nd highest. Shameful for the largest free economy in the world. Try to enjoy your life BigDope although with your attitude I doubt that. :-)

[@harrisontg]

I feel like this could make a great renaissance-style painting

[@lucymcginty2640]

LMAO I LOVE IT

[@YouShouldRepeatThat]

videofilmgrandpa this needs to exist now. I'm straight up calling up a painter friend of mine and telling them this idea. All credit to you for the idea of course.

[@fallingthroughspaceandtime8863]

YouShouldRepeatThat he should post it to reddit or something if he does end up doing it! i'm sure we'd all love to see

[@mssrchapelier]

fallingthroughspaceandtime there's even a subreddit called AccidentalRenaissance which would be suitable for this :)

[@harrisontg]

m chapelier Yep, I'm subbed to that!

[@MV-qw2dw]

He knew he did not have time much left in the world. He saw to make changes for the greater good. Country over party. A man with ethics and morals. Showed respect to Democrats and protected democracy. Displayed true character. Rest easy, Senator.

[@zoidburg2975]

Nope, he did as he was told. Don't so fucking niave...

[@LouisFGraham]

Zoid No, Arizona implemented ACA by accepting federal funding for the expansion of medicaid. The ununisured population in the state went from 17% to 10%. The state's leadership was in support of ACA by their actions even through they would lie to their based and say they were not in support, especially Gov Brewer who led AZ ACA implementation with vigor. McCain was just supporting his state's decision. Also, if you remember the healthcare exchange idea originally came from a republican thinktank and was later introduced as a bill by republicans in 1993 as a counter proposal to Hillary Clinton's single payer proposal. McCain supported that 1993 republican proposal that Romney (a republican) would later implement in Massachusetts. Obamacare, is in fact, a republican idea, with republican legislative authors, and the only state to ever implement it was done by a republican Gov. McCain was really just being a party man by supporting the republican orthodoxy on the issue. He was not being a maverick. He didn't leave the party, they republican party left him.

[@rick67hou]

No, McCain was never a rubber stamp Republican. He always voted for what made sense, even against his own party. Remember, he defended Obama while he was running against him when a member of his audience was showing off her tin foil hat.

[@Verdelufe]

Trump campaigned for Mccain when reelection came in Arizona which he would lose without Trump but just because Trump believes to be a hero you need to do a war special feat and not to be captured but it hurts so much Mccain that he could not help voting thumb down on GOP health care and criticized so much Obamacare, needless to say it hurts to see an a non-politician with no help from GOP win the election which he lost stupidly to Obama in 2008 where he said to a woman in a city hall wondering about Obama credentials and be an arab muslim, Mccain said to this woman, Obama is a good decent and good family man. Instead of saying I don´t know I don´t know the man well , congress do the vetting.

[@Verdelufe]

Red Coyote - There was this black eye and the media never exposed what Sheriff Joe Arpaio exposed, unbelievable.

[@stephenmitchell4263]

How many are here in 2020 just to see a republican with integrity, morals and a spine?

[@peterthree]

Hear hear!

[@ravenmc2011]

I wish Republicans had backbone

[@ByWhatDesign]

And Trump F'ed big time by insulting John McCain. The whole state of Arizona was like Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones: "Tell Donald. I want him to know it was me."

[@markclowdus3834]

Those were the days huh?

[@simonsez6200]

this is possible if said individuals actually fought a war instead of chickening out due to "bone spurs" and then later calling real heroes losers for becoming PoWs

[@TheRealCptObvious1]

McCain would’ve made a fine president. He was a treasure. RIP and thank you for your service!

[@leehongjin6884]

Why would dudes have to look up to edgelord bands when they have true men like McCain and Obama

[@TheRealCptObvious1]

@@leehongjin6884 it was simpler then

[@AndyM_323YYY]

I try to forget he chose Sarah Palin for his VP.

[@aahiv1150]

@@AndyM_323YYY he regretted it before he died. Go check.

[@MisterGunpowder257]

@@AndyM_323YYY It was also a choice that the GOP forced on him, as she was not his first choice according to reports. There's a fair chance he would have won if he'd picked almost literally anyone else.

[@rohitmalpur2898]

This has to be one of the greatest moments in U.S politics. Thank you McCain for having a backbone

[@morganhillfightclub2996]

Fish Killl traitor? Ok i guess hes a traitor for having balls trump dodged the draft like a coward and doesnt pay taxes to help the army LIKE A COWARD john McCain had more balls as an 81 year old man than coward trump ever did in his prime

[@morganhillfightclub2996]

Fish Killl 7 years mccain was torchered for he was captured because his plane was shot down behind enemy lines mccain is a true soldier

[@rohitmalpur2898]

+Morgan Hill Fight Club. i hope his death brings more people like him into politics. the people who talk bad about him will run and hide if they ever had to fight for their country. you guys are cowards. real will only recognize real. and McCain was a real and true patriot. r.i.p

[@otogun3324]

Fish Killl A traitor ? This man has served for his country while the president has only served himself.

[@rohitmalpur2898]

+Red Coyote Jam Garden wow u talk about benefits. but trump would rather throw himself a parade for 100 million but he could have used that money to give back to the veterans

[@jasonmoran1179]

Arrive. Raise hell. Leave.

[@dwightk.schrute6743]

Thug life.

[@marylai3592]

Jason Moran v.

[@soosyicy9986]

Why does that sound so bad ass

[@TheJumpman319]

soosy icy because stone cold said so

[@_MrMoney]

[Stone Cold theme plays]

[@MikeySkywalker]

If you are not sure who you want to vote for when you get to the polls, consider the fact that the current President thinks John McCain was and is a loser. I was raised by democrats. But even my dad who is a liberal, gave me a book about John McCain when I was 16. He told me "son I agree with very little that this man believes, but I honor every bit of what he stands for. Read this book and we can talk about why and how you can admire a man, who you so vehemently disagree with politically." That lesson seems more valuable than ever today.

[@benjaminjohannessanchez3310]

Your father sounds like a wonderful parent, one that I, in this particular sense, would aspire to become...

[@agakath]

Thank you for sharing such a refreshing outlook on life. This is how honoring one's collective identity and society's spirit should be. As a Brazilian, I could only hope the people from my country just slightly followed through words such as the ones said by your father. I can only hope Biden wins so that greater pressure may be taken for the return of diplomatic regularity. Maybe then this spirit can be strengthened in the hearts of our people as well. I wish the best of luck.

[@MikeySkywalker]

@@agakath I agree. I wish the best of luck to as well.

[@MikeySkywalker]

@@benjaminjohannessanchez3310 Thanks. That means a lot. He is a great man.

[@thespartan-sangheili3224]

I have a similar view but replace John McCain with ron paul. Here's why > kzbin.info/www/bejne/majclGaFeZmhbpY kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXKvZqWDqp2Ba7s

[@luckyscorpio1413]

The last of the true honorable republicans, before the trump Nationalists took over

[@nake89]

This is accurate.

[@MrVavo007]

True, I used to respect the republican party for what it was. I might have not agreed with many of their policies but they were at least respectable. With Trump as their leader I feel like many of them forgot that they are supposed to be loyal to the US not Trump.

[@anticorncob6]

This was after Trump got elected.

[@SomeRandomGuy789]

No Trump, no kkk no facist USA. No Trump, no kkk no facist USA. No Trump, no kkk no facist USA.

[@Nephalem2002]

The Trumpists have been defeated :3

[@maishanubah3860]

Mccain saved my mother's life from cancer.

[@ColdSid]

Mine to but Republicans don’t give a rats ass about you me and our mothers

[@Rickyp0123]

@@ColdSid McCain did. Now that he's gone, you're right.

[@someguyfromarcticfreezer6854]

*He died so others may live.* That is a patriot.

[@T.Z.M4N]

He saved many more with it with around 30 million people on the A.C.A. It only gets better as time goes and Biden has it for free depending on income.

[@johnl9977]

What is really despicable, is that every other Republican Senator was very happy to kick hundreds of thousands in their state off of Medicaid, in order to give a tax cut to the people in the country who needed it the least. Republicans do not care about "The People", they only care about the obscenely wealthy who fund their campaigns, PAC's, Dark Money Pools and pet projects like overturning Roe vs Wade and throwing out the Constitution so the country can be ruled by a despot like trump.

[@thesoundsmith]

The most important vote Senator McCain ever made, proof that he WAS and still IS a true American hero and a leader of men with a conscience. The only Republican I would trust, and the bravest.

[@archieallaway6718]

He wasn't man of partisan,but a man of country. A true patriot fighting for the lives of Americans.

[@WHSuperman2005]

He was a songbird traitor. Hurt many men, including my grandfather. Q

[@johns2096]

@@WHSuperman2005 he was a great, great man

[@lianlol_]

He's dead and in hell right now LOL

[@Andrew.Grabowski]

John McCain saved my life with this one vote. Thank you and forever rest peacefully.

[@A.I.Friends]

You must be on the government dole. I have to pay for my doctor, so your win is my loss. Hopefully, I too, one day can get on disability and get the free ride that this traitor gives you.

[@donder91]

​@@A.I.Friends In the rest of the civilized west, even Obamacare is a joke. But please keep fighting progress, gotta keep those medical bills in the tens or hundreds of thousands.

[@cg123ize]

@@A.I.Friends wow that is a truly evil comment right there calling disabled people free riders

[@A.I.Friends]

@@cg123ize Seems to be the only way to get a break. You work like a banshee into a disability so that you don't have to work. Seems like a legit method.

[@really7046]

@@A.I.Friends You work at McDonalds lil bro. You are not paying for anyone's Medicare.

[@divyeshmirajkar1222]

It makes me sad that Donald Trump was once a American President and John McCain was not.

[@stephanieames66]

1000 % agree.

[@sylquinn4075]

The only thing that stopped McCain from getting the Presidency was that he went up against an equally great President. It would be too perfect a world if America had gotten both McCain and Obama, it seems.

[@perspicaciouscritic]

Whoever came up with this creative perspective on politics at CNN deserves a pay rise.

[@genericgeometrydashyoutube4360]

hopefully this won't be cnn's last step in the right direction

[@phillywister9957]

perspicaciouscritic yes i too think this is very good, more of this pls cnn

[@kspmatt1909]

it's like john madden made a system for politics and we just found out

[@nicktrickmc9103]

He stares at Mitch McConnell like a boss and then just walks away

[@LadyCeag840]

Correction: He stares DOWN at Mitch McConnell like a boss and the just walks away!

[@nikkibeacth]

NickTrickMC I can't stand that corpse Bitch McConnell

[@silas.93]

NickTrickMC do u like minecraft xdddd

[@SpiralSine6]

"You fucking call me out here to repeal people's healthcare while I'm currently receiving healthcare? Nah."

[@vestspet4242]

That thumbs down has probably saved the lives of thousands, if not millions of Americans. Thank you Capt McCain.

[@AnastasiaBeaverhousn]

Thousands!! Yes, millions..

[@besinio91194]

The Thumb who saved them all

[@KamalaHarris2024]

Millions

[@alexsandrarivera2796]

Whose here after Arizona turned blue. They did it for you John. You can rest 💙

[@kbanghart]

As a Californian I loved to see Arizona go blue!!

[@prussianplayer4063]

@@kbanghart Lucky I am a Minneostan, my neighbors got the sickness in 2016 and went red, poor Mich and Wisconsin. Poor North and South Dakota are to far gone now. But we still might get Iowa back to the light.

[@kbanghart]

@@prussianplayer4063 Michigan is still good though right?

[@prussianplayer4063]

@@kbanghart yes

[@A__KUMARSUJAY]

@@prussianplayer4063 Not under my watch. My family will never vote democrats and my family lives in Ohio, Iowa and Georgia.

[@Dimelo.R]

Bernie was like: Hol' up bitch, watch this. 😂😂😂

[@amazinc754]

Demonic Hellstorm lol I love this comment

[@benjaminodem392]

CNN edited the video. McCain actually voted yes on the bill and gave a thumbs up. #FakeNews

[@saarrrcamscms226]

Demonic Hellstorm throwing the word bitch into a sentence doesn't make it funnier

[@ohcnohal]

*Bitch*

[@TotalAnarchy27]

Kawthar Taleb swearing is a good tool for humor. so yes, just adding the word bitch into a sentence can make it humorous if used right, and it was.

[@alanbrad4564]

I like to imagine that Bernie and Jean bet $10 on if John McCain would agree or not

[@rwood87]

Bernie probably bet a pork chop.

[@teaandcoffeeM]

What stolen money?

[@miguelvalladares2318]

good comment Alan Brad. you got my 700 likes!!

[@alanbrad4564]

miguel valladares Thanks man!

[@ethanrichter3444]

Only problem is that if Bernie had lost, he would have demanded half the money back

[@princeplanet3288]

John McCain was a true patriot. Sorely missed.

[@computerhog1]

type into youtube .."John McCain Propaganda tapes" he gave into the North Vietnamese at the Hanoi Hilton ....he made tapes for them ....32 times

[@randomravenclaw7840]

I come back here again sometimes. When McCain died, I remember my dad being really sad. He's a Democrat but served in the Air Force, and held a lot of respect for Mr. McCain. To the people of Arizona, please continue to remember this. You guys did it once and I have faith you can do it again. 🕊️❤

[@davidsoule1252]

I am also a Democrat and a Vietnam Veteran (Navy). While I didn't like McCain's politics, I respect the man. McCain went through hell as a POW. One of the ships I served on was USS John S. McCain DDG-36 (1972-1975) which was named for his grandfather.

[@americanskeptic2854]

I loved Bernie's reaction he was like a school boy saying some shit is about go down at recess 0:14

[@ashleyhartford6048]

American Skeptic lol right.

[@darkuser9992]

how did he know?...that is such an insider political moment!

[@nf5523]

dadada486 communist spies from the kremlin 😂😂

[@ryanfriedman4329]

Sanders: “We’re going to see some serious shit”.

[@barnyelbourn4102]

He and McCain are friends. Maybe he told him?

[@ijnsdfo12983hrdinasd]

RIP to an American hero. He was one of the few that stood up to the tyranny of the Trump admin.

[@haydensoloviev7059]

Agree with the first scentence. Rip

[@paulnewcomb9026]

The Organic Right This isn’t about politics, it’s just true that he stood up to trump, tyranny or no. This is about remembering a hero

[@ijnsdfo12983hrdinasd]

I think it's especially important to remember the fact that Trump repeatedly mocked McCain and said he likes people who weren't captured. McCain made some of his final moments in the Senate about standing up to Trump's admin, so again, it's relevant to his life.

[@spencercarruth9706]

Hayden, I would love for you to try and explain how Donald Trump IS NOT a traitor to the United States, and to the world in general. Michael Cohen just recently replied, UNDER OATH (which means if this is false then Cohen gets slapped with a perjury offense but why would he do that?) that Donald Trump directed him to make payments to porn stars using "donated" money which means that Trump is now guilty of violating campaign finance law. It is also pretty plain and simple to see that Donald also broke the emoluments clause by accepting help from a foreign entity to try and influence an election. Need I go on?

[@mariceli0610]

Best moment in politics EVER!!!!

[@TheSeanUhTron]

Any time Moscow Mitch is grinning, it's because he's about to do something evil. I was elated to see McCain wipe that grin off of Moscow Mitch's face.

[@prismanic24]

I come back here every now again just to see McConnell's hopes and dreams of gutting the ACA go up in smoke. God it's going to be satisfying calling him minority leader after a decade of dealing with his bullshit.

[@thePand251]

Moscow Mitch is now Minority Mitch

[@jaredsilvers2782]

Nothing better.

[@jaredsilvers2782]

@@thePand251 Ohhh I bet that would burn him to hear. Him not being a fan of minorities and all...

[@thePand251]

@@jaredsilvers2782 Damn nice roast lmao

[@estefaniac233]

The last part though. It shows how the Republican Party has irrevocably changed for the worse. In the end McCain was alone.

[@Jay-cm9tr]

He has the support of Arizona so no need to worry about him. When McCain was Republican Arizona was Red but when the Republican Party insulted McCain Arizona was more than willing to turn Blue. Even in death Arizona would support him.

[@quintonmoad4418]

@@Jay-cm9tr true; Martha McSally would lose a GOP primary to John’s urn. The nuts, like Trent Franks and Andy Biggs, wouldn’t even make it to the runoff if they had to be elected at-large and not just from their shitty districts where their stupid dunebilly supporters live. The AZ Republican party is burning lol

[@rodneyjhackenflash4865]

Naw. Hell is loaded with evil people so he's anything but alone.

[@1848432]

Bernie was like "pay attention to this legend"

[@geralferald]

ZAPSTER Bernie always knows whats up

[@Hockeyluke1042]

ZAPSTER McCain and Bernie are actually rather close despite their different beliefs so I wouldn't be surprised if Bernie is the one who talked some sense into him

[@oceanusprocellarum6853]

HotRodX funny things is the left is mad KZbin and Facebook and Twitter for allowing crazy lying conspiracy theorists like Alex Jones on their platforms. The left and it’s media are not united. But the right and FOX are.

[@G396]

Omg Bernie already knew xD

[@codeclubepad8778]

Gargie396 he just doesn't know economics

[@ronaldmcdonaldtrump4446]

he predicted the 08 crash when Allen Greenspan a noble winning economist couldn't and refused to listen. so I'm pretty sure he does even more so then the annoying orange sitting at the white house

[@codeclubepad8778]

well, that orange man predicted even before bernie. Also predicted the rising of the morgage in 13. No wonder the dow is doing all time highs with his presidency and the economy is flourishing. Somebody with business mentality is finally improving your economy

[@rdaevi6129]

John Mccain is at odds with Trump, anyone could have guessed he would have voted no

[@LadyKillerGamer]

LOL Umm that was Obama idiot.

[@lucky1206]

That vote was the single most best thing McCain did before he passed away that might have saved millions of people from being denied coverage. God Bless him

[@MDMetal]

He did save millions with one thumb down.

[@rodneyjhackenflash4865]

McCain passed away too late for America.

[@strnglhld]

@@rodneyjhackenflash4865 McCain did the right thing here. Cope better.

[@tradzz5313]

And now Arizona gave a big thumbs down to Trump! RIP Senator McCain, you were a great man.

[@JY97JY]

The difference between McCain and Trump is that McCain did what he thought is right and Trump does what gives him the conservative approval and vote.

Conservative ? You mean the "trigger the libs at all costs even self-sabotage" crowd ? They aren't conservatives, and they're ready for any mental gymnastics and excuses for bad or contradictory policies, and long as it satistfies their lust for "vindication" against perceived "libs".

[@bagmin5916]

@ So true. I swear 2/3 of republican voters are motivated by nothing more than contempt.

[@Rickyp0123]

@@bagmin5916 Yep. They'll even act against their own interests just to watch the libs cry.

[@ps92809]

@αηgєl кσƒ what the hell

[@ps92809]

@αηgєl кσƒ kill them with fire

[@kuzog5737]

This was some House Of Cards shit right here!

[@saulramirez547]

Kuzog lmao, we will see that shit next season.

[@justamusta]

Perfect comment and hilarious. Thanks!

[@rudypattea4772]

Kuzog I swear the way he paused and made the gesture reminded of house of cards lol

[@valariemapp1906]

Kuzog I

[@latterdayindependence]

Kuzog CNN in a prepubescent voice: "OMG! Look at all of those politicians doing politician stuff and causing drama! We have to report on this!" Me in an adult voice rethinking my life: "why the f*ck did I watch this sh*t. It's just politicians doing what they do." This is why I hate CNN and all mainstream media. Dumb propaganda sh*t

[@MidnightsLive]

3 years later and this is still the most riveting piece of journalism I have ever seen.

[@mizaelgaytan7109]

It has been 5 years since this incredible act of heroism by John McCain. Simply amazing.

[@trouble9306]

Gotta admit, he sure has style

[@alexandratrigg4778]

SuHi AhAmEd This needs more likes.

[@cosmodog1803]

SuHi AhAmEd .. He has the style of a traitor

[@ashbro3214]

cosmodog1803 ya.. a guy who almost got killed in was and got fought for his country but disagreed with his party.. fucking traitor right?

[@Ba12a198]

cosmodog1803 He fought for his conutry and now he fights for people less fortunate instead of blindly voting with his party because reflection is really.only what matters. What a traitor

[@joeylaird77]

He sure does!

[@byronbaldwyn7330]

RIP John McCain, you're an American hero.

[@angelgjr1999]

He was a bad ass vietnam veteran... to his last day. RIP you American hero.

[@zdwade]

He was a twat.

[@SoulScribe43]

The fuck that dog is not any hero. Fucking waking up

[@richie4633]

Show some damn respect. I may not have agreed with him either, but I'm not going to curse his death.

[@pancratius8886]

Red Coyote Jam Garden + Chasity MAGA People seem to have a lot to say about a dead war hero, who is not even alive to defend himself anymore. Shows where people's level of respect is at. And to those who criticize him i ask, what have you guys/girls done for this country? Because the actions I see and the way you're portraying yourselves as to talking down about a man that's not even around to defend himself anymore, seems MAJOR COWARDLY to me. I don't agree with everything Mccain has said, far from it, and you don't have to either, but give this man the respect and decency, as a war hero, and as a human being. That's something you can never take away what he's done for this country, far greater a man, American and patriot than half of you can even dream you were. Your parent's should've taught some of you people respect. Very disgusting what I'm seeing in these comment sections. RIP MCCAIN

[@saphired02]

I love Bernie's reaction because he knew what shit Storm was about to happen in the Republicans side.

[@luchogomez4033]

" Nearly all men can stand adversity but If you want to test a man's character give him power" Abraham Lincoln.

[@HyuugaSamurai202]

One of the top ten anime betrayals. Never could have guessed this plot twist.

[@Redskingman]

Rukia Kuchiki McCain: Donald, I love Emilia

[@Keezus.]

Rukia Kuchiki top 10? Top 3 anime heartbreaks

[@florencec1707]

Rukia Kuchiki you beat me to it

[@xenioslore]

I was hoping I'd find this

[@metaldetectorhacob7335]

Steve Sanders i thought ur pfp was an eyebrow on my screen

[@ivanmolina5203]

I will cherish this one minute and nineteen seconds forever.

[@jake3736]

Ivan Molina why, what age are you? Do you even pay for healthcare? When you do you'll look back on the decision as one of the worst McCain has ever made.

[@conceptionrabe2797]

Sorry to hear you hate America so much. You know people were happy with American healthcare before the socialists ruined it, and now they are not? This is not rocket science.

[@snitified]

Conception Rabe I must of missed that, it's been messed up since I became aware of politics in the early 90's which was nearly 30 years ago.

[@tylerperelman4870]

Betternet Mmhmm. Solid troll.

[@jake3736]

Tyler Perelman who, me? Do I have to explain Obamacare to you? Because I will.

[@ngussie84]

This thumb down saved my life this Year after getting covid... God bless you Senator

[@nd5000]

Always an American hero.

[@michaelg4490]

*flashback* Trump: "I like people that weren't captured" Mccain: "lol hey Don, Ive got a good zinger for you..."

[@plop4493]

We should have never been in Vietnam

[@nasimedidnothingwrong1741]

i like people that don't kill US service men, fuck john mccain

[@kaizy1]

you must hate the vietnamese....they killed 10s of thousands of them. sent those pussies running back to mummy.

[@curseofjanus7527]

FUCK YOU TRUMP!

[@verbatim3752]

Lol, McCain actually WAS a war hero. Read up on what happened to him while he was tortured at the Hanoi Hilton.

[@isnitjustkit]

Still remember in 2008 when McCain said at a rally that Obama would be a safe and amazing president

[@eddyk3]

Imagine that happening today. What on earth happened.

[@kbanghart]

@@eddyk3 The idiots happened. Oh, and rampant unchecked social media happened too. Now we are finally getting some pushback on that.

[@Ryandeanchickenpeen]

He didn’t say he’d be an amazing president he said he’d be a safe president and that he’s a good and decent man

[@ginch8300]

I love how obsessed Americans are with sports, they even explain political moments like it's a post-match analysis of a football game.

[@LanaDelReysBabe]

McCain was one of the most honorable politicians in existence. Even after being tortured by the Vietnamese he later forgave them and helped re-establish relations. He refused to LGBTQ censorship, and admitted that Gun manufacturers need to be held accountable. He was a brave man who worked for the people and didn’t get lost in a dramatic ideology.

[@jadenyuki6298]

Can't wait for the Trump era movies in 25 years.

[@powerpack_w3o908]

Where is your movie Jaden? Oh wait. 5D's WILL ALWAYS BE BETTER! lol.

[@LeJunny]

Jåden Yuki probably more like 50 years, we didn't start seeing much WWII movies til the 90s

[@FallingRiceballz]

Yugi is one and only true king of games!

[@TheNinjaDC]

Trump will likely be remembered as the Republican version of Jimmy Carter. A forgotten laughing stock of a president. So, don't expect many movies.

[@ca20mn]

LeJunny well that's probably because it's hard as shit to make movies in the 30s hell there were some movies about Vietnam during the Vietnam war

[@micklemore]

God Bless John McCain, may he rest in peace

[@utubecenseorstruth]

Dont think he did that on principle. it was payback to trump. if not he would not have made it that dramatic.

[@LouisFGraham]

Utubeconsen No, Arizona implemented ACA by accepting federal funding for the expansion of medicaid. The ununisured population in the state went from 17% to 10%. The state's leadership was in support of ACA by their actions even through they would lie to their based and say they were not in support, especially Gov Brewer who led AZ ACA implementation with vigor. McCain was just supporting his state's decision. Also, if you remember the healthcare exchange idea originally came from a republican thinktank and was later introduced as a bill by republicans in 1993 as a counter proposal to Hillary Clinton's single payer proposal. McCain supported that 1993 republican proposal that Romney (a republican) would later implement in Massachusetts. Obamacare, is in fact, a republican idea, with republican legislative authors, and the only state to ever implement it was done by a republican Gov. McCain was really just being a party man by supporting the republican orthodoxy on the issue. He was not being a maverick. He didn't leave the party, they republican party left him.

[@SoulScribe43]

May the bastard burn in hell forever

[@antonioelaventurero9117]

Chasity zaku Hopefully someone will 🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🗡️🏹💣🏹🗡️🏹💣💣🏹🏹💣💣💣💣💣💣💣💣 that orange piece of SHIT, waste of SPERM!!!!! Then fucking chop him into dog treats!!!!!!!!

[@antonioelaventurero9117]

Axios .king May someone please 🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🗡️🏹💣🏹🏹🗡️🏹💣🏹🗡️🗡️🏹💣💣💣💣💣 that orange piece of shit waste of SPERM Spanky Bonespurs. Then chop him into fucking dog treats!!!!!

[@alexlaza5301]

One of the last few old men from the days when the GOP still had a soul. Respect!

[@shritan0]

I didn't agree with a lot of the Obamacare policies, but this is just amazing. John McCain was willing to put what he believed would do better for the country over the conformity of the rest of the GOP.

[@rodneyjhackenflash4865]

He did it for spite because Donald Trump had the balls to tell the truth about the whoremonger.

[@someguyfromarcticfreezer6854]

McCain: _"I didn't do it for Republicans, I did it for 600.000 Arizonans that will have no insurance over this bill"_

[@elizabethwitt2621]

He also said he didn't work for the Republican party, he worked for the people of Arizona.

[@shritan0]

@@elizabethwitt2621 i made this comment when i was like a freshman but yeah that’s facts

[@IndigenousRevolutionary]

End Taxpayer funded Healthcare for Politicians until they can give us the same deal.

[@kennethcollins6494]

PorchLit now that's an idea I like, start with McCain and Warren

[@tylersmith1549]

PorchLit as if the politicians on either side care about the ppl

[@darthleia250]

PorchLit amen to that!

[@willdean6256]

The dude survived being a prisoner of war. Stop making everything political and be a decent human being for once. He's dying for god's sake.

[@atlasveganicgentics6913]

William Dean he was treated like prince in a hospital not a pow camp Google songbird he's no war hero he was a spoiled brat. get your facts correct.

[@JustAnotherDayToday]

Senator McCain saved many lives with this single act of kindness. In that you demonstrated an act larger than yourself. May you Rest In Peace.

[@claytonwatts3518]

I lost all my docs and health insurance due to Obamacare. McCain made sure I still had to pay a penalty. Most people did NOT benefit from the ACA. Most signups came from those who LOST coverage due to ACA implementation.

[@mrsmiley_1468]

@@claytonwatts3518 I have a preexisting condition and this bill saved my life

[@claytonwatts3518]

@@mrsmiley_1468 That's good. Glad you're still here. My problem was that the healthy lost insurance, the sick gained insurance, and bills for the sick were paid by the healthy(through the penalty). It's great that you benefitted, but I certainly did not.

[@mrsmiley_1468]

@@claytonwatts3518 as Obama said leaving office it is not perfect and needs to be improved upon. I would say a majority of Americans would agree. I am sure if Republicans came to the table and were like deductibles are too high Democrats would be more than willing to work legislation to lower them.

[@wierdalien1]

@@claytonwatts3518 you were paying for the unhealthy anyway.

[@PerKiryu]

Truly amazing moment, glad it’s captured like this

[@user-fg4fr2bz5y]

Iam a lifelong democrat but always respected McCain for his moral courage in spite of the Republican Party.

[@weaksignal8009]

Perhaps, the man realized health care is important, being that he was just treated for a brain bleed, and soon cancer too. Get well Mr. McCain.

[@AmericanWarfare]

Yet he has his own special healthcare for that! Not like us peasants... Now get back to work millions of illegal aliens need their FREE housing, healthcare and education on the back of the American tax payer!!!

[@tonytouchzz]

AmericanWarfare oh please you already put way more in military and THEY actualy do jackshit. Yet you kiss their ass.. Wake up you brainwashed freak

[@bryan-cv2ew]

AmericanWarfare Lmao. You know how hard it is to stay in america without getting caught if you don't make fake social secruity numbers so that you can pay taxes? I'd say over 90% of undetected illegal immigrants are blue collared, pay taxes in order to look legit, and are ussually getting paied less than white blue collared men, ultimately helping the economy. If it weren't for illegal stuff like this, the economy would collaspe. Drug money that was circulated in the late 2000's is widely believed to be the only reason why the real estate market got better and didn't collaspe.

[@cmac9973]

John Doe I heard other illegals talk about how they have income and abuse the system. Housing, Medicaid, and other benefits. You can't tell me it is not happening when I have seen it happen.

[@krs2711]

bryan park , you're seriously arguing the use of fake ssn's somehow legitimizes illegals? So hardworking, LEGAL citizens can't find work as they're undercut by illegal fucks w/ fake paperwork. And somehow u think this is good for the economy. Fuckin moron.

[@trey2810]

The homie Bernie Sanders with the leaning swag

[@BlackwingsProphet]

the homie was like hey check this out some s***fi to go down 😅

[@MidnightsLive]

This is hands down the greatest moment in American political history. RIP the Maverick.

[@sophienben-achour5450]

Man, I wish there were more senators with that kind of integrity around now. He knew his party had nothing better to replace Obamacare with, and that repealing it would hurt Americans, and he did the right thing. If Mitch McConnell cared enough to learn, he could learn a lot from that guy. McCain was a great American, May he Rest In Peace.

[@elizabethwitt2621]

And in the end, he stood alone just to do the right thing, the old school thing...he did what was best for Americans and not for his party. I have mad respect for that. Rest easy, Senator McCain, you did really good. 🙏🕊️🫡🇺🇲❤️

[@mlgprussian7115]

Shows how good politicians can actually be when they have nothing to lose. He knew he was going to die soon so he didn’t have to worry about re-election and did what he actually thought was best instead of what McConnell told him to do

[@zachpfeifer3328]

This is what more news sites should do. Explain the politics how they happen not what's going to happen or other opinions on future.

[@Fataljustice5]

No CNN is all biased. Including here. Marco Rubio "staring in disbelief" was a huge stretch. He was emotionless.

[@blurabbit2171]

Dupesoup Then no one would watch the news or even care. Each news station has chosen a demographic to target so that they might obtain the most viewers. More controversial content brings more views. More views mean bigger advertising contracts. Which in turn leads to bigger profits. Capitalism at its finest.

[@daffyduck9562]

Dupesoup i don't know man Future is a good rapper in my book

[@BobBob-pn2zd]

really? do you work for CNN or do they pay you

[@GhostSamaritan]

Jaime Navarro He just mumbles lyrics which don't even make sense half of the time.

[@smitty7326]

I actually spent a lot of time over the last few years watching Senate meetings because... well.. because I'm a nerd. This scene is so incredibly, incredibly rare. Most of the time the room is empty. Even during votes, they're spread out over an hour or so and senators come in one at a time to vote. It's incredibly rare for the room to be full of senators and incredibly rare for there to be any level of anything that might mistakenly be called drama. What a moment.

[@virginiap4966]

John McCain was just diagnosed with brain cancer. He knew how important it is for less fortunate people to have health care. He's a hero and angel. Brave too!

[@Ryandeanchickenpeen]

Um… he passed away 5 years ago

[@howlbigbadwolf]

Trump "I like Heroes who don't get captured" McCain like "I get you later bitch Flash forward to today McCain in his head, "remember all that good shit you were talking a while back......" *THUMBS DOWN BITCHES"!* WALK BACK ALONE LIKE A BOSS TO HIS CHAIR!

[@calvinluongvan9245]

Paying back is a bitch!

[@ThinkLascivious]

Howlbigbadwolf Yep.

[@deadshotlegend]

scarecrow seventy He's US Navy veteran who made a false confession under constant torture from the Vietcong.That is why he was pardoned.Show some respect you ass,put yourself in his situation and think "would I really be able to just keep on saying "I didn't kill any innocent civilians" after being brutally beaten over and over again after sustaining multiple injuries just from the initial plane crash.

[@wiggymccrackin8240]

Howlbigbadwolf you think its gonna stop There? He just ducked his career

[@aaronmcintyre3098]

Wiggy McCrackin you know McCain has brain cancer right?

[@Tiger66261]

Mitch Mconnel losing the grin gives me life.

[@potatopower5253]

It gave 23 million Americans life.

[@fredymedina1165]

Potato Power nicee

[@ashleyhartford6048]

Tiger66261 yeees

[@ranasharma9875]

Damn right. To hell with Mitch McConnel.

[@yingyingying3251]

Tiger66261 John McCain dying gives me life.

[@RobMyself]

Man had integrity.

[@normancarter5419]

What a man, what a person, what a human being - doing his JOB, showing what democracy is, putting people before party and politics.

[@MexicanBandit]

This was John McCain’s finest hour. Thank you for your service Sir, even though we may not have agreed on everything I still respected you and your presence will be dearly missed on the Senate.

[@mikefly562]

McCain walks back to his seat...LIKE A BOSS...

[@knapier]

mikefly562 yaasss!

[@m.d5835]

Anyone who agrees with Obamacare has serious mental issues. Have fun still paying 3x more on your medical costs.

[@gdpaulson]

As if medical costs were't going up before the ACA.. lol

[@m.d5835]

G Paulson Ok? And Obama care made it worse.

[@scatbacker]

lol.....boss of what?.....that was drama....that pussy was no war hero. He's joe blow puppet and a scammer...and he knows it.

[@junheceta268]

The vote and gesture that made Senator John McCain a genuine national hero. Sen. McCain was one of the few remaining honorable Republicans on the planet. Country over party, people over president. He could not be bribed, bullied, or intimidated. No wonder Trump hated him.

[@davidn2612]

And now Arizona carries on his legacy. What a crazy world we live in

[@natiliee.s.5476]

I am so sick and tired of these government officials not caring about the people that elected them into office. I have so much respect for John McCain at this moment. Thank you sir

[@richardotero2376]

Mccain was a pain. Adopted a black child. And loved her and let it be known he was not the one. He was for the poor, and called out racism. His daughters are super close. Megan is a spoiled daddys girl. Is his only fault. And yes he gets her cushy jobs. And shes filthy rich. But her IQ is up there

[@emmanuelsaldana5223]

I love this analysis

[@lorilemonade6649]

Me too 😊

[@ashley-7288]

This one made me choke on my tea

[@DigitalDentist33]

CNN doing actual reporting, providing content that actually informs us about things we may not have noticed ourselves. That's not fake news. (At least not this time...)

[@rindasunset8133]

I had a lot of respect for you sir. My husband and I are not struggling because of Obamacare . Thank you so much.

[@lf5166]

when the republican party had people that cared now is just trumpers what a shame

[@nickanderson966]

In a time where few Republicans could fully oppose Trump's tyranny, John McCain stood for what is right. For that I will always respect this man. RIP Maverick.

[@thomaschittenden5457]

You make me sick you vile piece of shit. This is not tyranny. Obamacare has hurt the middle class. Insurance premiums for a family are the same as a mortgage now. But I bet you dont give a shit you probably have free Medicaid

[@thomaschittenden5457]

@d byko and soy too

[@keithziegler8881]

@@thomaschittenden5457 if insurance premiums for family are the same as a mortgage now, that has nothing to do with Obama care, do a little bit of research, and you find out that it's Republicans in the state that insurance is at, not doing their part to help keep premiums under control. Obama care doesn't have any mechanism that would cause premiums to go that high. But why would you care about facts

[@MistyBlueLights]

I may not agree with everything MaCain says but this was a badass move and no one can say it wasn't.

[@whitson9249]

Avi Hunsanger I'm confused what was so big about the thumbs down?!? (Sorry if this is a really dumb question)

[@OscarGarcia-kv2en]

Aiaeki_9673 Akpamgbo it means there is no more possibility to repeal obamacare aka The affordable Care act. Hence the Republicans failed their 7 year mission, by a big name in the republican party.

[@Misaelrmrz]

Oscar Garcia No more possibility? Lmao what?

[@123richza]

it means McCain just fuked over everyone who has to pay for their health care . just becuz trumped called him out on his war record as a blabber mouth for the n viet cong

[@drfreud65]

I gained more respect for McCain from this. Not just his thumb down, but that he put his treatment aside, to give his thumb down.

[@darkogeek0076]

McCain was a true American.

[@AlandMatt]

Mccain to Trump: Screw you

[@patriotcontainers4349]

mccain to the American citizens: Screw you

[@meayers7]

Let me get this straight....kicking 32 million Americans off of their health insurance and replacing a bill with nothing to fix the broken health care system isn't screwing the American Citizens??

[@gabrialgenereaux900]

Trump is like "Hero?! yeah, ok well.. I like heros who dont have integrity"

[@RobetPaulG]

TRAITOR MCCAIN HAS ALWAYS WORKED AGAINST AMERICA. GOOGLE TOYKO ROSE MCCAIN.

[@uncleruckus1160]

William Smith dumbass spotted

[@theshonen8899]

Can we have a buddy cop movie staring Bernie and McCain?

[@nerdsunited345]

10/10 would watch

[@jeffjr84]

we need this man now more than ever.. too bad he has passed..

[@SuperSniffen]

One of the most honorable men in US history

[@troylee3179]

Millions of Americans who are protected by the pre existing clause, and those who were insured that weren't before say thank you John McCain.

[@basedohio3501]

You know what, people can bash Mr. McCain on his vote all they want and I know this happened a long time ago, but looking back on it, it goes to show that some members of our Congress will not simply follow their party blindly, but make a judgement call for what they think is best, like they should. Thank you John McCain and God Bless!!

[@Iproductions0]

look at how much respect he had for Obama while running against him. Really sad to see what we have left.

[@GrammeStudio]

@@Iproductions0 pretty disgusting to see how he was mocked for being a prisoner of war and how people backed that insult. goes to show the true colors of many Republicunt supporters. now they're rallying against Dr. Fauci who is literally helping his nation by threatening his safety because they're INCONVENIENCED by the pandemic. Those nimrods don't know that they're fighting against their own self-interest.

[@themurph2000]

And what did we hear from GOP senators when Trump tweeted a conspiracy theory started by a Russian journalist? Silence. GOP - Group Of Pussies.

[@pixeled9683]

If anything, Democrats are the sheep, they never have 1 person vote differently

[@marlonjohndy7155]

McCain (Thumbs down) >> Trump (2016 - 2020)

[@user-wc3wu2mx3m]

A politician that actually cares about their country instead of stupid ideals and having powers. Unimaginable in today's world.

[@zachcouch8654]

Bernie's reaction was classic. My man knows whats up.

[@Jimboquacks]

Bernie has excellent foresight. Just watching old videos of his years ago where he predicts so many things that have happened today.

[@GnarlyBroMr]

Zach Couch your man is a loser

[@KronicKillin]

Didn't Bernie sanders say white people don't know what it is like to be poor? Sounds racist doesn't it?

[@TheDrapetomanic]

I can't wait until Bernie dies of old age and then I can poop on his grave XD XD XD

[@GermanChristians]

Name one communist country that survived and thrived?

[@teamguerrilla]

a true politician is bound to the interests of the citizens that voted for them, not the party's policy.

[@seandouglas6769]

McCain was an American hero

[@untilitookanarrow]

If Obamacare had been repealed my family would have become homeless having to afford my brothers cancer treatments as our insurance company wanted to kick us off because we were too expensive to cover even though we had been paying for insurance for decades. Republicans want their rich insurance company CEO friends to be legally allowed to defraud paying customers and make sick children homeless to help fill their pockets even more. McCain and 2 others proved that they were the ONLY republicans in that room that had a soul or any iota of the human decency needed to value the life of sick kids and their families over billionaires ability to legally scam them to grow their wealth even further. Sickening

[@cadene5498]

Bernie was all “Watch this sh*t.” Outstanding!

[@djjeffro5081]

I've never considered voting for a Republican, but Sen. John McCain is the bravest man in that party. He would get my vote, I wish he could run again. Fiscal conservatism with a liberal heart!

[@kittys.2870]

John McCain saved America!

[@RabidPrairieDog]

A true Republican through and through. After John McCain lost his bid to become president, I unregistered as a Republican and became an independent.

[@bkinouye]

Now that's how you make an entrance!