71. JOHN MCCAIN

SILVER MEDALIST

Now that John McCain has proven that he’s as effective a campaigner as he is a power forward, it’s time he shuts his yap once and for all. Watching this shipwreck sound off on the Senate floor is like watching a bag lady scream at ducklings.

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