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John McCain

Education:

U.S. Naval Academy, B.S., 1958; National War College, 1974

Religion:

Baptist

Profession:

Naval Aviator, Businessman

Current Occupation:

U.S. Senator from Arizona

Family:

Married to Cindy Hensley McCain (May 17, 1980 - present); Carol Shepp (divorced)

Party Affiliation:

Republican

Book:

Hard Call: Great Decisions and the Extraordinary People Who Made Them by John McCain

Offical Website:

www.johnmccain.com

	Official Blog
	Journey to Freedom Mar 14, 2008 12:00 AM Chesapeake Primary Day Feb 11, 2008 12:00 AM John McCain at CPAC Feb 8, 2008 12:00 AM Get out the vote on Super Tuesday Feb 4, 2008 12:00 AM Two Major Endorsements Feb 2, 2008 12:00 AM

	Fundraising
	Financial status as of Apr 30, 2008. Total Raised: $102,661,197 Total Spent: $77,434,125 Cash on Hand: $23,988,472 Total Debts: $968,301 Data from maplight.org and the Federal Election Commission.

	Events
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	Meetup
	The Houston John McCain Meetup Group May 23, 2008 9:59 PM The Little Rock John McCain June Meeting May 14, 2008 9:04 PM The Ann Arbor John McCain June Meeting May 14, 2008 8:07 PM LANCASTER4JOHNMCCAIN2008 Booth on the 300 Block of North Queen Street May 12, 2008 4:45 PM McCain 08 Adams County Team Meeting May 7, 2008 10:34 PM

	Iraq War
	Stay in Iraq for as long as is required Increase number of troops in Iraq to stabilize Iraq, dismantle Al Qaeda and train the Iraqi Army Hide Voting Record is consistent* with his position* YES to use of military force in Iraq Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Immigration
	Build a fence along the Mexican border Provide a path to citizenship to illegal immigrants Hide Voting Record is consistent* with his position* YES to create a Guest Worker Program YES to providing Guest Workers a path to citizenship YES to building a fence along the Mexican border Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Taxation
	Keep marginal taxes low Opposed Bush`s 2001 and 2003 tax cuts but has now voted to extend them through 2010 Eliminate Alternative Minimum Tax Hide Has been mixed* in his voting record. Used to oppose tax cuts, but has been supporting them for the last couple of years.* NO to eliminate the capital gains tax cut to generate $47 billion for the military NO to $350 billion of tax breaks over 11 years YES to keeping reduced tax rates of 15% on capital gains and 5% on dividends through 2010 YES to eliminating the Alternative Minimum Tax Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Same-sex Marriage
	Opposes same-sex marriage, but also opposes constitutional ban - states should decide Hide Voting Record is consistent* with his position* NO to include sexual orientation in definition of hate crimes NO to constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Stem Cell Research
	Opposes creation of human embryos for research purposes Supports stem cell research that does not include human embryos Hide Voting Record is consistent* with his position* YES to expanding federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research provided embryos were not created for research purposes Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Health Care
	Opposes universal coverage that is mandated federally Give tax credits to make health care more affordable Hide Voting Record indicates that he wants to inject more federal funding into health care but does not want federally mandated universal coverage. NO to $400 billion over 10 years to create a prescription drug benefit for Medicare recipients YES to increase Medicaid deduction rebate for generic drugs from 11% to 17% YES to allow federal government to negotiate prescription drug prices with manufacturers Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Social Security
	Allow workers to invest some Social Security payroll tax into personal retirement account Hide Voting Record is consistent* with his position* YES to establishing personal retirement accounts Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Environment
	Economic and environmental interests are closely tied Limit carbon emissions by harnessing market forces that will bring advanced technologies Hide Has been mixed* in his voting record.* NO on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests NO on terminating Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards NO on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 YES on reducing funding for renewable and solar energy YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010 YES on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Gun Control
	Criminals should be prosecuted; not citizens that own guns Existing restrictions on gun ownership should be withdrawn Hide Voting Record is consistent* with his position* NO to conducting background checks at gun shows YES to banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Education
	Supports voucher that give parents the choice of which school to send their children Hide Voting Record is consistent* with his position* YES to school vouchers in DC Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Abortion
	Opposes abortion rights Hide Voting Record consistent* with his position* YES to banning partial birth abortions YES on notifying parents of minors who get out of state abortions Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

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	MSNBC
	Bush to raise money for McCain in private May 27, 2008 3:18 PM McCain offers plan to reduce nuclear weapons May 27, 2008 1:43 PM First Read: Bush's private McCain campaign May 27, 2008 11:55 AM GOP worries about McCain camp trouble May 24, 2008 5:58 PM Cindy McCain had $6 million income in 2006 May 23, 2008 5:48 PM

	CNN
	McCain calls for slashing U.S. nuclear arsenal May 27, 2008 7:41 PM GOP strategist: Democrats outmaneuver GOP over GI Bill May 27, 2008 6:06 PM McCain defends opposition to GI Bill May 27, 2008 12:34 PM 'Raw Politics': Shhh! The candidate is praying May 24, 2008 7:57 PM Minister: Split with McCain 'best for both of us' May 24, 2008 1:59 AM

	Quotes
	John McCain: "Sen. Obama has declared, and repeatedly reaffirmed his intention to meet the president of Iran without any preconditions." True - He has said it again and again John McCain: Iran "might not be a superpower, but the threat the government of Iran poses is anything but 'tiny,'" as Obama says. False - McCain twists Obama's words John McCain: "Obama himself voted against funding our nation's veterans and troops in the field during a time of war." Mostly true - In protest, Obama voted against John McCain: ?They (Clinton and Obama) have never to my knowledge been involved in legislation nor hearings nor engagement on this issue (climate change).? False - They have. Yours, in fact John McCain: "It is just a fact that Hamas, apparently the North American spokesperson, is endorsing Senator Obama." Mostly true - Praise, but not a formal endorsement

	FOX
	Bush to Fundraise for McCain Tuesday Night Dec 31, 1969 7:00 PM McCain Argues for Stronger Nuclear Nonproliferation Efforts Dec 31, 1969 7:00 PM Obama Aims to be Competitive in Western States Dec 31, 1969 7:00 PM McCain Blasts Obama for Not Visiting Iraq Since ?06, Challenging Joint Trip Dec 31, 1969 7:00 PM McCain Defends Oppositon to Senate-Approved Veterans? Package Dec 31, 1969 7:00 PM

	Blogs
	If You Like Strategic Drift; You'll Love John McCain democracyarsenal.org by Michael Cohen May 27, 2008 2:47 PM Can John McCain solve his George W. Bush dilemma? Telegraph Blogs by toby.harnden@telegraph.co.uk (Toby Harnden) May 27, 2008 1:29 PM War protesters interrupt John McCain?s foreign policy speech in ... Crooks and Liars by John Amato May 27, 2008 12:31 PM John McCain?s Veterans Problem Crooks and Liars by Nicole Belle May 27, 2008 12:00 PM Barack Obama and John McCain, Sittin' in Sadr City Indecision2008 \| Comedy Central by CubbyChaser May 27, 2008 10:21 AM

	Google News
	Bush money people helping McCain, study says - Boston Globe May 27, 2008 1:59 PM McCain Calls for Reduction in US Nuclear Arsenal - Voice of America May 27, 2008 1:49 PM Obama says he will fight McCain for western states - The Associated Press May 27, 2008 1:00 PM Unmasking McCain: His Reactionary Record on Reproductive Rights - RealClearPolitics May 27, 2008 10:21 AM Obama and McCain: Picking the perfect vice president - The Week Daily May 27, 2008 8:53 AM

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