Democrats say McCain can help mediate standoffs
Friends said that despite his disappointment, McCain also was relieved that the demanding campaign was finally over. Aides said he was relaxed Tuesday night — at peace with his loss and confident that he had done his best in a political climate where a failing economy, an unpopular GOP president and two lingering wars set steep odds against a Republican victory.
"We fought as hard as we could. And though we fell short, the failure is mine, not yours," McCain told supporters Tuesday night. "I don't know what more we could have done to try to win this election. I'll leave that to others to determine."
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Associated Press writer Laurie Kellman in Washington contributed to this report.
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Posted By: HarleyisHere @ 11/11/2008 3:46:20 PM
Comment: Oh I still think mccain's is a tool, like Palin, Lieberjew, you, joe the douchebag, etc. But I can acknowledge that he gave a humble speech ;)
Posted By: Rocky2001 @ 11/05/2008 6:51:10 PM
Comment: LOL!!! Now that Johnny Mc lost the election everybody is his friend again....Can anyone say HYPOCRIT!! LOL!!
Posted By: TheWorldWeLiveIn @ 11/05/2008 4:57:27 PM
Comment: If McCain's speech is any indication, he is back to being his old self, the person the GOP base doesn't like but who appeals to the rest of us. I believe he WILL try to work with Obama. Palin, on the other hand, needs to stay in Alaska.