Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) blasted President Obama on CNN's State of the Union Sunday for his behavior during the reelection of Benjamin Netanyahu and pointed the president to the real threats looming throughout the Middle East.
"There was a free and fair democratic election," McCain said, "Get over your temper tantrum, Mr. President."
McCain was referring to the president's comments to The Huffington Post where he said he wants to "evaluate other options" because of Netanyahu's campaign promise that a Palestinian state would not happen during his prime ministership. In doing so, Obama believes he can help avoid a "chaotic" Middle East.
Directed at the president, McCain said, "The least of your problems is what Bibi Netanyahu said during an election campaign." He then listed what Obama should be worried about if he truly wants to abate chaos: Libya, ISIS everywhere, Iran backing Shia militias; Qasem Soleimani, responsible for moving thousands of copper-tipped IEDs into Iraq killing hundreds of American soldiers.
McCain was quick to remind that the president, through it all, has been praising the mullahs and their actions in the region. "This is one of the more Orwellian situations I have ever observed," McCain said.
But host Gloria Berger was more concerned that McCain leveled the "temper tantrum" accusation at Obama when it is Netanyahu who she said is "rejecting" American policy for Middle East peace.
McCain responded, "Bibi's rhetoric concerning an election campaign pales in comparison as to the threat -- the direct threat -- to the United States of America of ISIS. The president has his priorities so screwed up that it's unbelievable."
Borger asked for McCain's reaction if Obama was to sign a UN resolution calling for a Palestinian state. He warned, "The United States Congress would have to examine our funding for the United Nations. It would be a violation because the president's anger over a statement by the prime minister of Israel. It would contradict American policy for the last, at least, ten presidents of the United States."
Then Borger asked, "So, you think the president is letting his personal feelings towards Netanyahu get in the way of important policy issues?"
"I am convinced of it," McCain said. "Either that or he is delusional. I'm not sure which."
