Conservative darling Sen. John McCain was harangued by hecklers, booed and even subjected to paper airplanes as he gave the commencement speech for the New School yesterday.
Afterward, the Arizona Republican, who is widely believed to be preparing for a presidential run in 2008, appeared annoyed by the rude reception.

“I feel sorry for people who live in a dull world where they can’t listen to the views of others,” McCain told the Daily News.

Graduating students turned their backs on the senator, booing and hurling insults as he expressed his support for the war in Iraq.

“We’re graduating, not voting!” one screamed near the close of his 20-minute address.

“Enough!” another shouted.

A student selected to deliver remarks on behalf of the 2,630 graduates logged her displeasure at McCain’s presence at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.

“The senator does not reflect the ideals upon which this university was founded. Preemptive war is dangerous and wrong,” Jean Sara Rohe declared as McCain listened stoically.
nydailynews.com

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