Honestly, everything before 2007. I used to really like McCain, as GOP guys go. This election just reminded me of what a big fat old machine this US political process is, bound and set in stone to turn the US population into warring camps of hounds, with the traditional bits of rhetoric and b.s. dangled in front of their noses like proverbial Pavlovian treats.

There are no "mavericks" at that level. There is "maverick essence", "maverick wrapping", for the sake of branding and persona. But in reality, most of his maverick qualities were - by necessity - thrown out the window for a national level election.
Real mavericks....wouldn't stand for it. Then again, its very hard to be elected on a platform of "not like the other guys", just ask a libertarian.

Definitely his concession speech. That's about it.

Let's see, there was an opportunity to comment on a favorite Bush, McCain, and Palin moment all of which were commented about in a negative way. What about a favorite Obama or Biden moment? Things seem a little one sided here! I think I'll just observe for awhile. Thanks!

whats so negative about the poll above?

I picked the speech he made at election night. Not because he didnt win but because I think he spoke very well that night, even after the crowd boo'ed O, he kept his cool.

Ohh gosh, I can't pick just one; however, thanks for posting such a great picture-I really like that one.

I agee with momma. He showed a classiness that his supporters didn't at the concession.

Probably the concession speech.

don't they have tons of money for teeth cleaning/whitening? or is it just the picture??

I really liked his concession speech. it would've broken my heart had I not been thrilled about obama winning.

The wave after the concession speech for certain.

where are u mr.puddles?

hmm i liked his concession speech

I loved McCain's spirit fingers after one of the debates. But I'll settle for his concession speech, reminded me of the McCain I used to love.

His concession speech, it was very dignified, unlike the audience.

Good lord. The audience crap again. There is booing at every concession speech. Even sixth grade student council. Is this the first election you people have ever paid attention to?

Eh, some people are still holding onto something from the election, whether it be the audience booing or the whole "Obama's not really legally qualified to be president". I personally can't be bothered with either of those two examples, but that's just my opinion.

My favorite McCain moment? You'll never guess! "That one."

Yeah, because no one in the democratic party has ever done anything classless (2000, Al Gore)...

The suspending the campaign was a fun, innovative little twist, I enjoyed that a lot - gave us something to talk about...but I voted for the speech, because it was a damn good one and the fact that he refused to let Sarah Palin deliver one as well was a great move too.

I definitely didn't have a favorite moment watching the guy shred every bit of integrity he had to try and get elected - for me, a good concession speech can't make up for a campaign that labeled his opponent a terrorist and a socialist.

I'm with most of ya...I liked the concession speech.

I'm not saying this because he lost, but his concession speech was the most graceful and president-like speech I heard from his entire campaign.

Jessie, you're not the only one saying that. My dad, who voted McCain, was watching that speech and he made the same comment. He said that if McCain had acted like that (smart, serious, dependable) throughout the election this thing would have been a lot tighter and who knows what would have happened.

Same reason for me Jessie

His concession speech made me cry even if there was booing from the OBAMA crowd that I was standing in in Grant Park. BOTH crowds booed. I'm really tired of explaining this.

Honestly, I don't see what the big fuss is over the booing.

Exactly blue. That's what you do when you're disappointed, carried away, or just plain rude. Guess what? There are people like that in both political parties. Honestly I was more offended by the Obama crowd booing since it was people being sore winners.

Yeah, and I can completely understand how people would get carried away and boo. I wouldn't be proud of it the next day, but I'd probably do the same thing if the person I'd been so adamantly supporting for that long had lost.

I agree with you on the Obama supporters...that doesn't make us look good if we're booing the losing team.

Ok, enough waiting. Who was the top talker for November? Has anyone heard?

Oh yeah! I was just thinking about that.

"His concession speech, it was very dignified, unlike the audience."

I agree! It was very nobel and respectable...and then the audience was heckling him! I was very upset about that. I think he went out on as high of note as was possible.

And just for the record because i didn't read all of the posts, people that booed at the Obama rally were out of line as well. Tackiness knows no party.

I have to ask...why is everyone so defensive about people thinking it was inappropriate to boo? No one has said derrogatory things about the "Republicans" doing it , so I am wondering why there are multiple posts that are pointing out that Democrats do it too? Those individuals are responsible for their actions, not their party. It seems many people are arguing against a point that no one made (that one party has the lock on booing).

It is amazing how people are so quick to anger.

Jill...this goes back to the day after the election. Everyone was making a big deal out of the republicans booing...like a REALLY big deal. I was simply trying to be fair and point out that it wasn't just McCain's crowd that was booing. It's been talked about many times...so some of us are reacting from those earlier threads. Sorry if I seemed a little exasperated.

His confession speech to me. Brought back the old McCain, before he sold his soul to the Karl Rove tactic of politics.

My favorite McCain moment was when he said Obama's not a terrorist and will make a fine president.