John McCain Says Russian Interference Could Destroy Democracy

Senator John McCain has always been focused on foreign and military policy.  For him, the economy and domestic issues are secondary.  Most people remember eight years ago when McCain stopped campaigning and raced to Washington to help deal with the financial crisis.  Once back in Washington, McCain did and said nothing because he did not have any idea what to do.  The move made McCain look foolish and ended his chances to be president.  On foreign policy, though, we should expect McCain to be knowledgeable.  That's why his comments today on the CNN Sunday show surprise me.

McCain told the CNN audience (all five of them) today that Russian interference in our election could destroy democracy.  It seemed a bit odd coming from McCain.  After all, Obama interfered in the elections of other countries.  In Israel, Obama sent large amounts of American cash to help fund a group devoted to defeating prime minister Netanyahu in the last election.  In Egypt, Obama also took steps to undermine general (now president) al Sisi in the last election.  Obama also stepped in to try to swing the vote in the Brexit referendum in the UK.  There's more, but it's worth noting that McCain didn't seem upset by those Obama moves.  If it's ok for the USA to do this, why is McCain now up in arms if the Russians have done the same thing?