Two-and-a-half cheers for John McCain

(Brief commentary/reposted commentary. Temporarily posted.)

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To our allies: bipartisan majorities of Americans remain pro-free trade, pro-globalization & supportive of alliances based on 70 years of shared values. Americans stand with you, even if our president doesn’t.

— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) June 10, 2018

(Some might take issue with the "pro-globilzation" portion, but suggesting here that it reflects a reality of the world... for quite some time now...)

Compare and contrast:

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PM Justin Trudeau of Canada acted so meek and mild during our @G7 meetings only to give a news conference after I left saying that, “US Tariffs were kind of insulting” and he “will not be pushed around.” Very dishonest & weak. Our Tariffs are in response to his of 270% on dairy!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 9, 2018

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Checking extremist-Republican power: The (aggregate) numbers below fluctuate some, but have thus far continued to indicate some hope for those who wish to begin reining in "the president who would be king" ....and some of his Washington enablers.
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