Politics made plain, a gift from John McCain

BY HANNAH GILES
CONTRIBUTING WRITER

For all those self-reliant, independent persons who don’t look to government to fulfill their identity, but prefer to carve their own path in life, voting for Sen. John McCain this fall is crucial. He is a man who has been there and done that in regards to his service to this country, and America would be blessed to have him as its next president.
John McCain doesn’t have a background typical to most politicians. He wasn’t a political science major and his record can’t be described as “squeaky-clean.” He can be described as a: former Naval Aviator, Vietnam POW for five years, Captain in the Navy, Congressman, Senator and a man who dedicated his entire life to the service of his country. Rudy Guiliani, former Mayor of New York City, said John McCain is “serving a cause greater than self-interest and that cause is America.”
America needs a solid president who is capable of running this nation. The U.S. is in a war, and unless more terrorist attacks on the level of 9/11 are desired, it is probably best that this nation is lead by a man with adequate experience. McCain is Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee, and the current successes in Iraq are a result of his vote for the troop surge. Not only did McCain vote for the insurgences but he was also the one who suggested this idea to President Bush when they were discussing the problems overseas. Thanks to John McCain’s well-reasoned initiative, we are seeing victory in Iraq, and the day draws closer when American troops will come home.
John McCain has an independent spirit that resonates with the American people. He stood up to the Vietnamese when they held him as a POW, he has stood up to his very own Republican party on several occasions and, as President of the United States, Americans may rest assured that John McCain will stand up for their safety and prosperity.
As noted, in McCain’s four terms serving in the U.S. Senate he has passed many notable pieces of legislation, which more often than not, found him reaching across party lines and working with Democrats. He partnered with Russell Feingold (D-WI) in creating the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002, and also worked with Joe Lieberman (I-CT) in writing the legislations which created the 9/11 Commission. John McCain understands the importance of politicians working together to ensure the satisfaction of the American people.
“I’m not running for President to be somebody, but to do something; to do the hard but necessary things not the easy and needless things.” These words are a promise from John McCain, and based on his record, Americans can confidently expect him to fulfill every word. The man is quite figuratively driving the “Straight Talk Express,” and it is in the peoples best interest to jump aboard the McCain train as it leads America closer to national and international success.