John McCain Tributes: Reaction From Across The Political Spectrum

Tributes honoring the life of Sen. John McCain, who died Saturday at age 81, have been pouring in from across the political spectrum.

His daughter, Meghan McCain, said her task was clear: to live up to the example set by her war-hero father.

Former President Barack Obama praised his opponent in the 2008 presidential election for his "fidelity to something higher – the ideals for which generations of Americans and immigrants alike have fought, marched, and sacrificed."

President Trump tweeted his sympathies to the family.

I want to live in John McCain’s America. pic.twitter.com/synDc0fIYr
— Diane N. Sevenay (@Diane_7A) August 26, 2018

Meghan McCain's statement on the passing of her father John McCain https://t.co/sV5c9sd7vh pic.twitter.com/BJbRuKsiGu
— Daily Mail US (@DailyMail) August 26, 2018

John McCain was one of Arizona’s greatest Senators, one of our country’s finest statesmen, and an American hero. He loved #Arizona and he loved this country.

Rest In Peace senator #JohnMcCain a true gentleman and true hero!pic.twitter.com/VdveooKyz6
— Felipe Valenzuela (@fvale7) August 26, 2018

"My heart is broken. I am so lucky to have lived the adventure of loving this incredible man for 38 years." Cindy McCain took to Twitter to express her sorrow over the death of her husband, Sen. John McCain. https://t.co/ynHE1RgRPr pic.twitter.com/nz4C8az95k
— CNN International (@cnni) August 26, 2018

LIVE: Convoy with hearse departs the McCain compound following the death of Sen. McCain. https://t.co/0OnykkDDkg
— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 26, 2018

RIP Senator McCain. You've saved many lives. Thank you John McCain pic.twitter.com/njUq1rXn1D
— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) August 26, 2018

JUST IN: Obamas on McCain's death: "We are all in his debt" https://t.co/sJkMBz7YFX pic.twitter.com/FL7zvtzGGD
— The Hill (@thehill) August 26, 2018

JUST IN: Schumer introducing resolution to name Senate office building after McCain https://t.co/LWIy53VUd3 pic.twitter.com/hWa96qARyU
— The Hill (@thehill) August 26, 2018

The Clintons say McCain “frequently put partisanship aside to do what he thought was best for the country, and was never afraid to break the mold if it was the right thing to do.” pic.twitter.com/rRotlXJwtV
— Jennifer Epstein (@jeneps) August 26, 2018

John McCain: A Life in Pictures https://t.co/JQ75sGiJqZ
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) August 26, 2018

Tonight we lost an American hero. We send our deepest sympathies to Meghan, Cindy, and the entire McCain family. @TheView family honors the life and legacy of Sen. John McCain — the beloved father and husband who devoted his life to serving our country. pic.twitter.com/8TnxJRl3rp
— The View (@TheView) August 26, 2018

Sarah Palin, John McCain's running mate in the 2008 presidential election, reacts to his death:

"John McCain was my friend. I will remember the good times. My family and I send prayers for Cindy and the McCain family." https://t.co/FOYi9pInur pic.twitter.com/TiNI2XvzHM
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) August 26, 2018

Jimmy Carter on John McCain. pic.twitter.com/2T71P3dza9
— Alan Blinder (@alanblinder) August 26, 2018

John McCain wrote multiple books and made hundreds of speeches. Take a dive through his words over the years: https://t.co/ySfklQhChz pic.twitter.com/LTn4o6uUEb
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) August 26, 2018

Lead Photo: ARLINGTON, VA - NOVEMBER 14: U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley (R) and Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) (L) watch a special Twilight Tattoo performance November 14, 2017 at Fort Myer in Arlington, Virginia. Sen. McCain was honored with the Outstanding Civilian Service Medal for over 63 years of dedicated service to the nation and the U.S. Navy. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)