Date of Birth

August 29, 1936

Education

McCain graduated from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia in 1954. He then attended the United States Naval Academy and graduated in 1958.

Political Career: Political Career

After serving in the Navy for over twenty years, McCain, a former POW and decorated captain began his political career in 1982. McCain ran for a seat in Arizona congress and won by a landslide. He was reelected in 1984.He began his senate career in 1987, following Barry Goldwater's retirement from the Arizona senate. He was a member of the senate Armed Services Committee and spoke at the 1988 GOP Convention. He was on the short list of VP candidates for George H.W. Bush. Following a corruption scandal, McCain became more moderate in his politics, working with many Democrats in the senate. In 1996, he pushed through the Line Item Veto Act, giving the president power to veto individual spending items. The same year, he was considered for the position of Bob Dole's running mate. McCain began his presidential campaign in 1999. After a heated campaign, McCain lost the nomination to George W. Bush. He later endorsed Bush. In his third senate term, McCain opposed the Bush Administration on several issues, including vote against the Bush tax cuts. However, McCain supported Bush in the Iraq War. McCain campaigned for Bush's reelection in 2004. During his fourth senate term, McCain voted for the Bush tax enxtension. McCain announced his candidacy for president in 2007. After winning primaries in New Hampshire, South Carolina, Florida and many states on Super Tuesday, McCain became the presumptive Republican nominee.

Associations

John McCain is a candidate in the race for President of the United States of America

John McCain takes the position:

• Marriage is between a man and a woman for the issue Gay Marriage
• Stay the course, continue supporting war effort for the issue Iraq War

John McCain is a member of the Republican Party