And despite Skywalker’s absence, his influence and power was felt lightyears away in the middle of a seminal battle far, far away. This curious phenomenon of McCain’s burgeoning influence in Washington while even in absentia reached a crescendo this week. Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, thinks the Senate will confirm Haspel “handily.” But there’s concern that McCain’s opposition could impact other senators. “He’s dying anyway,” Sadler said of McCain’s opposition to Haspel. But McCain’s influence appears to eclipse any of that.

Source: Fox News May 12, 2018 17:50 UTC