McCain gracious in defeat.

Yes I would honestly say I respect John Mc Cain's acceptance of a gracious defeat. And Personally I like him, but there are some decisions he made that I really don't approve especially choosing Palin. And I'm very sorry for him to submit his presidency chance and I think the biggest reason why he lost is because the reputation George Bush and his party have made to the world. But Mc Cain got no choice but to be involved on Bush's failure. Alas, I sincerely admire Mc Cain

I was extremely impressed with McCain last night.

I respect McCain more because of accepting his defeat so graciously... i was honestly rooting for him to win... eventhough i am not American... i saw in him a man who could be a great president... but then... there is indeed a need for change... and the American people believe that Obama is the right person for that... I am sure that McCain will be remembered by people and regarded in history books with a lot of respect... i just wish he was a little bit younger... so that he can still run for the presidency next election...

Yes, we all need to work together to create a better America and positive changes are needed for the middle class. I also admire Mr.McCain ,but America needs someone who believes that things could be a lot better.

I thought that McCain was gracious, too. I was touched by his speech and wondered why he didn't keep that tone during the campaign? If he hadn't turned so negative, I think he could have won; if not won, come a lot closer than he did. I was also impressed by Obama's speech and his comments about McCain. Being a Democrat, I am very happy about who won; but I also think both men were quite capable of serving as President. I've already seen some people challenging Obama. I hope everyone has the common sense to know that things can't be changed the day he takes office. It will probably take years, but at least we are headed on the right track.

I was impressed with McCain's speech. He was gracious and eloquent. Now, he can get back to being the John McCain he truly is. I think he lost his way in this election. He either agreed with or let his campaign push him into saying things that were untrue and inflammatory. Now he can let his basic goodness be strong again.

McCain is an amazing person. He just could not cope with the charisma of Obama. But I admire McCain and have always admired him. And that admiration has only increased since last night.

I do agree with what you said. A great man accepts defeat graciously. I do believe that McCain has lost not because of his fault but because of his predecessors. HIs age did not help much but I don't think that was an issue. I hope that the new President bring about the necessary changes in USA. © ronaldinu 2008

I am not only impressed with what McCain and Obama had said in their speech. I am also impressed with how fast the election in the US resulted, the campaign time, the debates and everything entwined with the election. The speech of McCain made me really appreciate what the Ambassador to the US here in the Philippines said in an interview, Kristie Kenny said that whoever loses the presidency, will claim his lost.. after all, Americans wouldn't want a bad loser so he MUST be a good loser anyway. I wish that I could have heard the whole speech but even if I only heard some parts of it, I was very much impressed with how it all ended and how it will all start. In the end, I congratulate Obama for winning and I also congratulate McCain for being such a good loser. I just hope that we here in the Philippines, our candidates, can adopt that kind of attitude.

McCain did the honorable thing by being gracious in defeat. America has signaled from the polls that they want change and they see hope in Obama instituting this change. Even during the run-up to polling day, Obama has usually been ahead of McCain in straw polls, so McCain should in a sense expect that defeat for the Republicans will be imminent. It is the people who have chosen their new president, so the best thing for McCain to do exercise grace in defeat, and he will be well respected for that stance. Now whoever is in-charge of the new ship, it is for both the Democrats and Republicans, as well as for all the citizens of America, to pull together as a team to tackle the multitude of problems the country is currently facing and pave the way for a lasting recovery.

That was very honorable of him to to that. He could have just said forget him. But he didn't, he did what any competitor would have done and bowed out gracefully. I have to give him that even if he felt funny about it. He still did the right thing by letting him Obama know that he was fine with him will and congratulated him. I do remember seeing a discussion posted yesterday that his supporters were mad that he called and congratulated him. Know you know they were sticks in the mud.

I think that John McCain was better in defeat than he was throughout most of his campaign. I have liked him through most of his career and have wondered what happened to the man that I liked and respected. I was always disappointed that Bush defeated him and in such a nasty way when he ran against him the last time. I think that he lost his way this time. He lost his compass in his final run for the White House. It was unfortunate that ultimately he allowed his party to dictate his agenda rather than him being the "maverick" McCain who America respected. His selection of Palin I believed sealed his defeat. But his gracious and heartfelt concession speech was truly great.

New hope for America. New change for the world. Hurray for Obama. May he stand to what he's promised to the people. And I'm impressed with McCain's acceptance of defeat. May they work well together for the benefit of the U.S.

Pose 123, There is nothing else that can be said you said it all. Thanks for starting this discussion.

You just dont use the word defeat for a man of Mr. McCains calibre.He just did not win.As far as I am concerned Mr.McCain would have made an excellent President.Your great loss America.

He is indeed gracious. I read a news yesterday that he congratulated Obama for winning the election. Obama even replied that he even wanted to talk and share some ideas with McCain regarding the country, policies and stuff. They just shown their sportsmanship and graciousness amidst everything that sets them apart.

Yes McCain is indeed a respectable man. He is a man of grace! He humbly accepts his defeat and for that I would say he is a winner in his own right. Why because he won the hearts of many and that includes me. America is blessed for having two great men in the Presidential candidacy. It is just that only one should win and Obama is the blessed one. However, McCain did not fret but rather has proven himself magnanimous in the face of his defeat. I truly admire this man! I wish all the best for America. Whatever happens to America is the concern of all nations because America is the leader. I pray that Obama is really the right man who could bring the promised changes to this great nation! God bless America!

there is no other recourse left to him!! how he behaves in future and supports or otherwise the future policies of the new president will be the real test of his integrity!!

Hi Pose.....I too was somewhat surprised when I heard John McCain's parting speech...He accepted his defeat graciously,though it must have been real tough for him to do so,in front of the whole crowd......He also said that he was accepting Obama as his president,and offered full support to him....He infact has set an example to other people ,as to how to emerge a winner even in one's defeat.... Yes and we need to give the new president elect ,time to settle down,and to be true to all his election promises...Good luck to him......

good to know the man.he is gracious in defeat.you are right,who can have the ability to make the country improved and let the people live happy life,and he is a good president. whoever he is ,and his background ,his skin color,he will do this ,he will be in our mind .obama can do it well,and mccain should appriciate his friend.so it is good to know he is the man.