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JOHN MCCAIN (R)
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Source: KOAA
Age: 71
Party: Republican
Education: United States Naval Academy
Occupation: U.S. Senator from Arizona
Political Experience: U.S. Representative (elected 1982), U.S. Senate from Arizona (elected in 1986, 1992, 1998 and 2004)
Military Service: U.S. Navy aviator, served in Vietnam War, Prisoner of War
Religion: Christian, Baptist
Spouse & Children: Cindy Hensley McCain (wife); Doug McCain, Andy McCain, Sidney McCain, Meghan McCain, John Sidney McCain IV, James McCain, Bridget McCain, and four grandchildren.
ISSUES:
IRAQ
Supports the war in Iraq and sending additional troops.
ECONOMY
Supports cutting taxes on the middle class, making it harder to raise taxes, and fighting taxes for entrepreneurs.
IMMIGRATION
Supports securing the borders and requiring immigrants to learn English.
HEALTHCARE
Supports a complete reform to the healthcare system by promoting competition between providers. Believes children should be required to have healthcare.
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Supports strengthening the economy while addressing global warming. Wants to limit carbon emissions by advancing nuclear energy technology.
EDUCATION
Wants to improve No Child Left Behind and thinks parents should be allowed to move their kids from failing schools.
Information from John McCain’s official campaign website: JohnMcCain.com
