John McCain, Saxby Chambliss, And A Shifting Definition Of 'Honor'

According to the historical record, when Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss first ran against and defeated Max Cleland, he ran some incendiary ads that drew the ire of John McCain, who said:

"I'd never seen anything like that ad. Putting pictures of Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden next to the picture of a man who left three limbs on the battlefield -- it's worse than disgraceful. It's reprehensible."

We also know that as recently as the 2008 campaign, Keeper Of The McCain Hagiography Mark Salter was arguing in favor of McCain, saying stuff like:

"We're talking about someone who was willing to die before losing his honor! He would die!"

Since McCain is now officially stumping for Saxby Chambliss in the Georgia Senate race run-off, I am forced to conclude that the honorable Senator has become a member of the undead horde of zombies. Good luck, Georgia!

Comments

[gfs5541]

A loser campaigning for another loser.

[alabaman]

I feel sorry for my fellow Southerners. They are trying to stop the march of history, which is always doomed to failure.

[jazzpotato]

I wonder how many McCain supporters would stay on an airplane when it is announced that he is at the controls?

[gfs5541]

Given his naval record, zero.

[Gusto2]

Poor Saxby, he once had a major advantage on Mr Martin, now he is begging the "maverick" to come to Georgia and lie for him. McCain has demonstrated to this nation why he never wanted to release his military records. This man is a disgraced flip-flopper who will say anything in his our interest. The citizens of Georgia deserves better, but hold your breath, a great number of Georgian are still living with a Jim Crow mindset and will vote for Chambliss beause they don't want Martin helping Obama govern effectively.

[PT6]

The MANY FACES of McCain continue to emerge!

He calls it being a Maverick, but it is simply having no Logical or Ethical Direction!

He still does not realize we are in the age of Videos that make tracking his twists and turns so easy!

[Chlowina]

I give thanks and praise to the God of our Universe that he was not elected President of the United States. We are truly blessed.

[grizhead63]

McCain needs a Shawshank Redemption badly. He should be campaigning for Max Cleland instead of the supremacist.

[VAVet4Obama]

This 25 year VET would have never voted for McCain. Yes he was in the Navy, yes he was an officer. During this campaign, I didn't see any Honor, Courage or Commitment! Enough said!!!

[Audrey704]

McCain's hero mantel is long gone...honorable banner full of holes....who he really is we saw clearly over the past 6 months. someone who will do anything to get his way....even if it means endangering the country. (Palin selection) The only thing McCain ever made a priority was himself. It is too bad that the illusion he spent so long polishing is now forever tarnished. But at least it is the truth.

[peacegurl48]

I guess McCain really has not honor!

[bellabeach]

It seemed odd that none of his former POW's endorsed him...

[Rosey]

McCain calling Saxby Chambliss an honorable man is disgusting..... McCain come back to earth...you are living in a parallet universe. We are losing all our respect for you!

[caterpol]

For sure, McCain must feel some empathy for Chambliss. After McCain's 2008 campaign, they now have so much more in common. Birds of a feather...

Personally, though, it makes me feel better knowing that McCain is not a man of any true conviction; that I got it right when voting for and working for Obama's election.

What ARE McCain's core, incorruptible beliefs?

[nervousexpat]

Let's see... which way is the wind blowing?

[riafern]

Dear jasyln pls do not generalise ,we are all georgians now ,try & help us elect Jim martin ...after such a great success with our President elect Obama ,we must think as one nation ...help us ,do not expect us to win in Ga without your help ...pls help out !this possible with help ...work as one for Obama !this is a good time to test our unity ...

[hexham]

there appear to be a large number of Brits on HuffPo. That said:

Down with Chambliss! He is a disgrace!

[bored2tears]

So much for the kinder, gentler McCain. How many minutes did that concession speech last?

[Omega9111]

He's a joke -- his campaign was a vicious joke -- he needs to play hide n seek with the missus in all of his houses.