Despite the approving the frequently nasty attacks on Sen. Obama's character, Sen. McCain has a number of positives if he is elected President, and I say this as a registered Democrat:
1. Experience in foreign affairs. Both his experience in the Senate leading the reconciliation with Vietnam, as a Naval officer and as a POW give Sen. McCain a perspective on world events second to none. As our National Statesman, Sen. McCain would be a great asset to our status as a world power.
2. Love of country. I'm not saying Sen. Obama does not love his country, he does, otherwise he would not be running for President. Only that Sen. McCain's sacrifices for our country show unambiguously his love of the United States. As President, one does not have to worry about national security, or any other issues that may compromise our nation's standing in the world. Believe it, or not, people worldwide respect a true patriot. Sen. McCain is a true patriot. Do not under estimate the power of patriotism.
3. His independence. Although he has not shown it much during this campaign, Sen. McCain's independence from his party's dogmatic fervor on issues such as the environment, energy independence, and social conservatism make him less likely to be influenced by outside conservative authorities, and able to make decisions in the best interests of the whole nation.
4. Being a military veteran. I know this sounds redundant, but having served as an officer in the military gives Sen. McCain an inside edge on defense spending issues. He would know better than most civilians about all the shenanigans defense contractors pull in getting their weapon systems approved. Sen. McCain would ensure that our defense truly does, in the words of Sen. Grassley, get the most bang for the buck. Plus our first line of defense, the Navy, would not be neglected ensuring a speedy and devastating response that will deter attacks upon our nation.
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