Democrats' faint praise

John McCain is a friend of mine

And a bone fide maverick.

He fought Rumsfeld from time to time.

(But commander in chief? Forget it.)

John McCain is a friend of mine

And a genuine American hero.

His character we can't malign.

(But president? I'll just say no.)

John McCain is a friend of mine.

For fighting corruption, he's well known.

McCain as president you might opine.

(But I'm afraid he'll just be Bush's clone.)