He likes the power and the money that the Senate provides him and has enabled him to lie and to manipulate people. He's not about to resign knowing that's what people want him to do and knowing it's the right thing to do.
I feel for his wife and daughter, it is an extremely difficult time for them. Watching someone fading away from cancer is like being on a roller coaster ride; the cancer victim has periods of where they start makng improvements followed by periods where they take a turn for the worse, then they show some hopeful signs of improvement and the cycle continues until a point is reached where there are no more weeks or days of improvement and finally the cancer wins the battle. It's a sad struggle.
You nailed it, bele. My MIL passed away from cancer about ten years ago. My wife got back from visiting her on a Sunday night, she was so happy that her mom was responding to the latest treatment.
Less than 12 hours later, we were on the road to El Paso, after being notified of a relapse. She passed away at about 10 PM Monday night.
It's been my experience that Generals Winter, Mud, Cancer, and Time never lose.
I've never understood McCain, and the rest of the Congressmen For Life that were obviously consumed by the perqs and power of their positions, to the detriment of average Americans.
Maybe it's just me, I retired as soon as I could (and before my wife wanted me too...
), a few months ago. My needs are simple, and we're comfortable. I got a part time job just to get out of the house, it basically pays me to work out for a few hours several days a week. I've lost 15 pounds in two months, and my blood pressure is now "ideal", 114/72.
My grandson spends one night a week with us, and I get to walk him to school the following morning...at his request. He's 7 1/2, and the time is drawing near for when he'd rather go it alone.
I don't pay any attention to McCain anymore, but offer prayers to his family.
