War hero John McCain reflects on changes in the Conservative movement during Obama's first term after losing the Presidency in 2008., The late, great war hero reflects on changes in the Conservative movement in President Obama's first term. Known as "the Maverick", John McCain is considered the model American hero of our time, one who was often at odds with his own Party. This episode of "The Conservatives" shows the state Senator McCain was in after he lost the Presidency to Barack Obama in 2008, and his premonitions of things to come.