John McCain likely to seek an active role in Senate , former aides say . The Obama administration is likely to reach out to McCain on key issues on which it hopes to forge a consensus , though with a nearly filibuster-proof majority in the Senate , the future commander in chief may have little need to do so . McCain could position himself as a powerful ally of the Obama administration . Republicans face slimmest minority in Senate in nearly three decades . Comment:
John McCain likely to seek an active role in Senate , former aides say . McCain could position himself as a powerful ally of the Obama administration . Republicans face slimmest minority in Senate in nearly three decades . Comment: