John McCain
Republican from Arizona
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John McCain is a U.S. senator from Arizona, a post he has held since 1986. He previously served two terms in the U.S. House. McCain is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and spent his career in the military, as his father did. He was a combat pilot in Vietnam who was shot down and spent 5 1/2 years as a prisonor of war. He was born in 1936 in Panama. He and his wife, Cindy, have four children together. McCain also has three children from his first marriage.
McCain's statements by ruling
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Recent statements by John McCain
Says Obama opposes offshore drilling and a gas tax holiday.
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 in a Web ad.
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Says Obama opposes innovation, the electric car and "clean, safe, nuclear energy."
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 in a Web ad
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"I've always said it's (offshore drilling) up to the states and I still say that."
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008 in Springfield, Mo.
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"You know, the approval rating of Congress is down to 13 percent."
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008 in an interview with Springfield, Mo., News-Leader
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We are "borrowing Saudi money for Saudi oil" with the result being "dependency and debt."
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 in Houston, Texas
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Recent attacks on John McCain
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John McCain has changed position on invading Iraq. |
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McCain tells of a fellow Vietnam POW who was beaten for fashioning an American flag that became an inspirational symbol to fellow POWs. |
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McCain "hasn't held executive responsibility." |
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"When he was asked a few years ago whether he could see himself lifting the cap on the payroll tax, (McCain) said, 'I could.' But today he's attacking me for holding the very same position." |
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John McCain "opposed legislation to fund levees and flood control programs, which he considers pork." |
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Recent stories featuring John McCain
Focus on Flip-Flops: the McCain Edition: They say flip-flopper; we check their facts.
When McCain was in charge: We examine Wesley Clark's claim that McCain has no executive experience and find that McCain does – and earned high marks.
Rhetoric doesn't pay the bills: Obama says his domestic programs are 'paid for,' but to do that he's making a few assumptions.
Mix 'n match creditors with causes: We take apart popular notions on foreign debt and oil imports.
McCain's drilling won't dent gas prices: McCain cites today's high gas prices in his pitch for more offshore drilling. But even experts who support the drilling say it won't reduce prices any time soon.
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