Statement: McCain Calls It Quits

March 24, 2010

Statement from Rodney Glassman on John McCain Vowing to Stop Cooperating in the U.S. Senate

John McCain says he is taking his toys and going home. Angry today at the passage of health insurance reform, he vowed, “There will be no cooperation for the rest of the year. They have poisoned the well in what they’ve done and how they’ve done it.”

“McCain was elected to a six-year term. He spent the first four running for president, and now he’s pledging to spend the sixth on the sidelines. Arizonans deserve better than a hot-headed senator who stops representing his constituents when he doesn’t get his way. Arizonans deserve a voice who will do their job every day — not just when they are having good days.”

“McCain also wants to take a step backwards by repealing the right to health care for those with pre-existing conditions. He wants young adults to be kicked off their parents insurance. He wants permanent lifetime caps on insurance benefits. And he wants 32 million Americans who have insurance to go without.”

“Arizonans deserve a seat at the table. We deserve a full-time senator, who will help shape policy and ensure Arizona’s mainstream values are represented. I am “testing the waters” for a U.S. Senate run. If you want a fellow Arizonan to stand up for you in Washington, then I want to hear from you.”

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