Wonder what McCain is up to. Remarkable he met with Obama so quickly after the election.

[DCBob]

Seems like he is trying to be "mavericky" again. I suspect immigration reform may soon be back on the agenda.

[DangerousRhythm]

1. Question...

What are the chances of getting a Democratic senator if McCain is taken into the new administration, let's say? I am figuring probably slim to none, but I am also wondering if Team Obama isn't thinking strategically, as in getting rid of a Republican senator who could be replaced with a Democratic one... wherever that might be possible. :D

[Bryan]

3. AZ law mandates a same-party replacement

http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/hourlyupdate/225484.php

Also by law, Napolitano’s pick would have to be a Republican because that’s McCain’s party. Napolitano is regarded as a likely U.S. Senate candidate in 2010. That’s when both her current term and McCain’s end.

[DangerousRhythm]

8. Hm, thanks!

...and DAMMIT! :rofl:

[Diamonique]

2. I think McCain knows that he damaged his reputation during the campaign, and

he's trying to do whatever he can to salvage it.

[political_Dem]

4. I take it as McCain being his old ingratiating self.

I doubt that McCain would have done the same thing if the shoe was on the other foot.

[DCBob]

5. I cannot imagine the reverse.

It would have looked rediculous.

[Maru Kitteh]

9. I think he would have. We can certainly afford to give him the benifit of the doubt.

As Republicans go, McCain was not the worst of all possible outcomes.

I think he sees 8 years of Obama administration ahead of him and wants to finish out his senate career with positive historical connotations.

[Mike Nelson]

6. Obama should NOT appoint McCain to anything...

His selection of Sarah Palin shows he would be dangerous in a high position
Hopefully, be will soon lose his AZ seat

[DCBob]

7. I agree. I suspect it will just be an aliance on mutual issues.

Immigration, global warming, lobbyist reform, campaign finance, etc.

[Skwmom]

10. Well.... McCain doesn't like Obama much.

If he came right out of the gate and criticized him, people would view it as sour grapes. On the other hand, if he comes on board but later really hammers Obama for the economic and financial collapse, it won't look so obvious. In fact, I really won't be surprised if he starts praising the Clintons and their ability to handle economic matters. I have a feeling that keeping the anger alive in McCain won't take much, just a phone call now an then from someone really good at manipulating (and good at reminding McCain that he was the man really QUALIFIED for the job).