Commentary: McCain’s passing is an echo of the Reagan era

Intriguing that the passing of Sen. John McCain, a Reagan Republican, feels a bit like the passing of Ronald Reagan in tone and message.Reagan’s passing was scripted perfectly and delivered a classic final bow for the former president. It seems McCain understood the moment and has taken a page from that playbook, without cynicism, but with purpose.McCain’s language, image, story and writings, spread over this week on television and social media, convey an optimism about the country,