“I really think part of this is that Cruz is a Freshman Senator. . . “
Plus McCain is an egomaniac who loves being in the media spotlight, a position he has earned through his maverick persona, primarily being controversial in backstabbing other Republicans. Cruz is playing the role of a true maverick and receiving huge media attention. The media whore McCain cannot stand seeing another Republican get more attention than he does.
McCain’s biggest nightmare is no longer being invited to pontificate on the Sunday talk shows. Young Cruz is earning time on the shows, and that takes away time for McCain. McCain, like an aging a wrinkled actress who is rarely offered acting roles, is jealous of the new young talent. In his heart he knows his day in the spotlight will soon pass, whether or not he assumes room temperature.
That’s a very good point. McCain has been trying to build his legacy as a “statesman” for at least a decade now. I can most definitely see him blowing a steam valve over some young face stealing “his” spotlight.