An Honorable Speech

I am so proud of John McCain for his speech last night. It was very clear that the last year of hard work and sacrifice, which came to an unexpected close for him, weighed heavily.

But, the John McCain we saw last night, was the John McCain I used to love and respect. Eight years ago, it was John McCain for whom I wanted to cast my vote. That was until the derisive conservative right undermined his campaign and his family. A truly low-blow and a shameful moment in American politics.

But, fast forward to 2008, and the same conservatives who destroyed McCain are the ones who helped shape his campaign this year. And the pick of Sarah Palin (a choice he did not make with full confidence), who stirred more devisions through her speeches and less unity among Americans, was a real disappointment. A spade is a spade is a spade, and it was clear that McCain 2008 was not McCain of even 2000 and certainly not the McCain who valiantly fought for our country and brutally suffered and endured years of torture for its freedom.

Thank you John McCain for your service and your continued service. Be true to yourself from here on out.