McCain thinks Russia poses a bigger threat to national security than ISIS as he condemns Kushner

[MelissaB]

McCain thinks Russia poses a bigger threat to national security than ISIS as he condemns Kushner backchannel reports

McCain on Kushner backchannel reports: 'I don't like it'

By Saba Hamedy, CNN

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The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee also said he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin poses a bigger threat to national security than ISIS.

"I think ISIS can do terrible things," McCain said. "But it's the Russians who tried to destroy the fundamental of democracy and that is to change the outcome of an American election."

McCain said the Russians "tried, and are still trying" to affect the outcome of elections -- most recently with their interference in the French election. He also called for sanctions on Russia.

"We have done nothing since the election last November to respond to Vladimir Putin's attempt to change the outcome of our elections," he said. "So, way to go Vladimir. We haven't responded at all ... Hopefully, when we get back from recess the Senate will enact sanctions on Russia."

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[mountain grammy]

1. Sanctions! Ha, what a joke

they're hanging out in the Oval Office with the idiot.

[LOL Lib]

2. McCain is right.

I hope he backs up the words with action. He is a shithead, but I don't doubt his loyalty to the country. I say that based on the torment he experienced as a POW. I am grateful for his service, I just don't always agree with his politics.

[MurrayDelph]

12. He won't

He'll bark and make noise, but roll over when it's time to do something. It's cute when my dachshund does it, not so much when a senator does.

[iluvtennis]

13. +++ agree

[LOL Lib]

14. Excellent description!

Give your Doxie a hug for me. I had 2 long haired black and tan doxies when I was a kid and I still miss them.

[nini]

3. McCain pisses me off more than any of them

He is in a unique position to lead the charge against the coup and he cant seem to do anything more than get his sound bites. He needs to put up or shut up.

[MedusaX]

4. Ok McCain Time to push Senate Bill 94 through....No Excuses. Just fucking do it already

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

5. Put up or shut up, John.

Seems like he'll snort and fuss about something but when he actually has the opportunity to put his money where is mouth is, he folds like a cheap lawn chair.

[Stand and Fight]

7. Enjoy your stay. n/t

[uppityperson]

8. Wtf?

[Stand and Fight]

9. MIRT needs to get on this one. n/t

[uppityperson]

10. Not a very subtle one for sure

[uppityperson]

11. Thank you jurors

[moda253]

15. Why do we care what John McCain thinks?

It isn't like he is actually going to DO anything. He's just a fake ass maverick that talks shit and never goes anywhere with it. He appeals to those in the GOP voting base that want to believe that people like him are keeping their party in line when in reality he just goes along with whatever bullshit agenda they want to push.

He's a puppet.

[JustAnotherGen]

16. Blah blah blah

All talk and no action. Until I see action from McCain it is just words.