Sen. John McCain suggested in an interview that he might not run for another term - and then backtracked on Twitter.
“The president and I, he’s in his last term, I’m probably in mine, the relationship we have had over the past three years is quite good. Quite good,” McCain, 77, said to supporters while being interviewed by The Wrap on Thursday.
When asked whether this would indeed be his final term by the publication, McCain (R-Ariz.) said he has “to decide in about two years.”
“Nah, I don’t know. I was trying to make a point. I have to decide in about two years so I don’t have to make a decision. I don’t want to be one of these old guys that should’ve shoved off,” McCain said.
Later McCain seemed to think better of it and sent off this tweet yesterday:
To clarify: I've long said I'll wait a few yrs before thinking about whether to seek reelection in 2016. Focused on our present challengesYeah he may try to cover his ass on this, but I tend to think he is more than ready to call it a career at this point.
— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) September 13, 2013
Especially since the Arizona Republicans recently rebuked him for doing his job:
The Legislative District 26 Republican Party in Arizona has spoken, and they’re not happy with Sen. John McCain. The group issued a sharp and formal written rebuke of their senator, calling his work across party lines — particularly with Democratic Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid — destructive to GOP party principles.
In a resolution, the group charges Mr. McCain with “unilaterally negotiate[ing] with … Reid to secure Republican votes necessary to pass a number of controversial presidential nominees,” Breitbart.com reported.
Yeah how DARE the Senator put the needs of his constituents ahead of partisanship occasionally!
You know I almost hate to say it but he might as well walk away, especially considering that no matter HOW much longer he spends in the Senate, he will forever be known as the guy who tapped Sarah Palin to run on the 2008 presidential ticket with him.
And with THAT as your legacy, why bother even trying anymore?
