On John McCain’s birthday, we remember… In 2008, John McCain and Barack Obama were fierce rivals—clashing in debates, sparring on policy, and offering very different visions for the country. But when the race ended, McCain didn’t see Obama as an enemy. He saw him as the next president of the United States. In his concession speech, McCain congratulated Obama and recognized the historic weight of his win, especially for African Americans who had waited generations for that moment. That wasn’t jus