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Article snippet: The news that Senator John McCain has brain cancer appears — at least momentarily — to have unified sharply divided Republican and Democratic politicians in support of a man some praised on Wednesday night as an “American hero.” Almost immediately after the news was announced, Mr. McCain’s colleagues, past and present, took to social media to wish him well. The praise poured in from politicians on both sides of the aisle who have served under various administrations over Mr. McCain’s decades-long career. Well wishes came from senators who have been at odds for weeks amid a debate about heath care, former presidents and even one of Mr. McCain’s congressional colleagues who is himself recovering from surgery. Representative Steve Scalise, who was critically injured last month during a mass shooting at a congressional baseball practice, tweeted his support for Mr. McCain. A former Navy pilot, Mr. McCain, 80, was captured and held as a prisoner during the Vietnam War, and Mr. Scalise was one of several politicians who noted his resolve. “Praying for my friend @SenJohnMcCain, one of the toughest people I know,” he said. In a statement, former President George H. W. Bush said: “The Hanoi Hilton couldn’t break John McCain’s spirit many years ago, so Barbara and I know — with confidence — he and his family will meet this latest battle in his singular life of service with courage and determination.” President Trump called Mr. McCain a “fighter,” sent thoughts and prayers,... Link to the full article to read more