U.S Election Candidate Profile: John McCain
US Politics
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Ari Last /
28 October 2008 /
Despite what the Betfair markets say, John McCain could still become the most powerful man in the world next week, so perhaps you should know a little more about him.
Born: August 29th 1936
Age: 72
Middle Name: Sidney
Senator for: Arizona
Married to: Cindy Lou Hensley
Children: Douglas, Andrew, Sidney, Meghan, John, James & Bridget
Religion: Christianity (Episcopalian)
Favourite Sport: Baseball
Favourite Food: Chocolate ice cream
Favourite Musicians: Chuck Berry, Roy Orbison
Favourite Actors: Marlon Brando, Marilyn Monroe
Favourite TV Show: Seinfeld
Significant Political Issue: Against the federal legalization of same sex marriage.
Interesting facts:
• McCain was a prisoner of war in Vietnam from 1967 - 1973 after his fighter plane was shot down.
• McCain spent two years in solitary confinement while being held captive.
• McCain was a well-respected wrestler while in college.
• McCain once remarked, "Do you know why Hilary Clinton is so ugly? Because Janet Reno is
her father"
• John McCain has the worst attendance record in the current Congress
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