2008 US Presidential Candidate
John McCain - (R)
Current Job/Position: Senator from ArizonaHometown: Alexandria, Va.
Declaration Date: 2/28/2007 - Active
Religion: Episcopalian
Biography:
Personal
Birthdate: August 29, 1936 (Panama Canal Zone)
Hometown: Alexandria, Va.
Spouse: Cindy Hensley McCain
Children: Sydney McCain, Doug Shepp, Andy Shepp, Meghan McCain, John Sidney McCain IV, James McCain, Bridget McCain
Religion: Episcopal
Education
- National War College, 1973
- United States Naval Academy, 1958
- Episcopal High School
Experience
Military Service:
- United States Navy 1958-1981 with service in Vietnam
- Prisoner of war in Vietnam, 1967-1973
- Awards: Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying Cross
Businesses Owned, Past Careers, Board Memberships, Etc.:
- Member, American Dream Political Action Committee, 1997-present
- Member, Council on Foreign Relations, 1997-present
- Honorary Board Member, Hispanic Youth Foundation, 1997-present
- Honorary Board Member, The Leonard Cheshire Foundation, 1997-present
- Honorary Member, National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts Advisory Council, 1997-present
- Honorary Vice Chairman, New Majority Council, 1997-present
- Board of Trustees, Gallaudet University, 1995-present
- Founding Member, Pacific Council on International Policy, University of Southern California, 1995-present
- Board of Directors, Board of Directors Chair, International Republican Insitutute, 1992-present
- Life Member, Navy League, 1987-present
- Member, The Alfalfa Club
- Member, Air Force Sergeants Association
- Honorary Advisor Board, Arizonia Black Chamber of Commerce
- Honorary Co-chairman, Advisory Board of Directors, Arizona Cancer Research Foundation
- Honorary Member, Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Complimentary Member, Association of the United States Army
- Honorary Member, Barry Goldwater Foundation
- Honorary Member, Fifty-Five Years and Up Incorporated
- Honorary Member, Board of Regents, Francis Scott Key Foundation
- Honorary Member, The John Goodwin Tower Center
- Honorary Board Member, Kids Voting Arizona
- Member, The Military Order of World Wars
- Honorary Member, Mo Udall Foundation
- Board of Directors, Nixon Center for Peace and Freedom
- Member, Purple Heart Association
- Member, The Retired Officers Association
- Member, Sons of the Revolution in the State of Virginia
- Member, U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association
- Member of Board of Visitors, US Naval Academy
- Honorary Member, Board of Directors, Council of Notables, U.S.-Spain Council
- Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Member, Vietnam Veterans Association
- Senate Navy Liaison, 1977-1981
- Pilot, Captain, United States Navy, Vietnam, 1958-1981
Public Service / Elected Offices:
- Senator, United States Senate, 1987-present
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, 1995-2001, 2003-2005
- Chair, Committee on Indian Affairs, 1995-1997, 2005-2007
- Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1983-1987
- Republican presidential candidate, 2000
Book(s)
- Character Is Destiny: Inspiring Stories Every Young Person Should Know and Every Adult Should Remember by John McCain & Mark Salter
- Why Courage Matters: The Way to a Braver Life by John McCain & Mark Salter
- Worth the Fighting for: A Memoir by John McCain & Mark Salter
- Unfinished Business: Afghanistan, the Middle East and Beyond -- Defusing the Dangers That Threaten America's Security by Harlan Ullman & John S. McCain
- Faith of My Fathers by John McCain & Mark Salter
- The Reminiscences of Admiral John S. McCain, Jr., by John McCain
Appearances on Nevada NewsMakers:
November-03-08
Guests:
Campaign spokesmen: Rick Gorka, Regional Communications Director - John McCain for President – 2008 and Jeff Giertz, Nevada Deputy Communications Director for the Obama campaign
Pundits:
Elisa Maser, President & CEO of Nevada Advocates for Planned Parenthood Affiliates
Alison Gaulden, vice chair of the Democratic Party of Washoe County
Howard Rosenberg, NSHE Regent - (Nevada System of Higher Education)
Host: Sam Shad
Co-Host: Ray Hagar, Reno Gazette Journal
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October-07-08
Guests:
(postponed from an earlier date) John McCain ( R ) Candidate for President - (taped interview from early last year May 7, 2007)
Pundits:
Bill Brainard, Community Activist
Ernie Adler, Former State Senator
Howard Rosenberg, NSHE Regent - (Nevada System of Higher Education)
Host: Sam Shad
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September-09-08
Guests:
Rick Gorka, Regional Communications Director- John McCain for President
Pundits:
Dick Gammick, Washoe County District Attorney
Martha Gould, political activist
Randi Thompson, political analyst
Host: Sam Shad
Co-Host: Scott Craigie, Alrus Consulting
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May-07-07
Guests:
Senator John McCain ( R ) candidate for President
Pundits:
Chuck Muth, Chuck Muth's Nevada News & Views
Bob Crowell, Kummer Kaempfer
Joe Guild, Attorney
Host: Sam Shad
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September-14-06
Guests:
US Senator, John McCain
Brian Krolicki, ( R ) Candidate for Lt. Governor
Pundits:
Dale Erquiaga, Consensus Frank Roberson, Political Consultant
Martha Gould, political activist
Host: Sam Shad
Co-Host: George Harris, publisher, Liberty Watch Magazine and Teresa Benitez-Thompson, Community Activist
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