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![]() Photo courtesy John McCain 2008 - www.JohnMcCain.com Read Political Commentary on About.comU.S. Conservative PoliticsU.S. Liberal PoliticsU.S. Politics: Current Events Famous Phoenix ResidentsJohn McCain Picture GalleryAthletes From ArizonaPerformers From Arizona John McCainPresidential Candidate John McCain Lives in PhoenixOn April 25, 2007 John McCain announced officially that he will run for President of the United States in 2008. He is a Republican, and must first win the Republican primary to be considered a final candidate for the Presidency. The purpose of this set of articles is to learn about local resident John McCain, his career as a Senator from Arizona, his political platform, and to provide resources as the campaign progresses. This article is written neither in support or in opposition to John McCain as a presidential candidate. It is simply offered as a way to get to know this famous Phoenix resident. If you'd like to express your opinion about John McCain, or iof you've met him and want to share the experience, please join us in the About.com Phoenix Forum. Will you vote for John McCain for President in 2008? John McCain BioBorn: August 29, 1936Birthplace: Panama Canal Zone, Panama Resides: Phoenix, AZ Marital Status: Married to Cindy Lou Hensley Family: Doug, Sidney, and Andrew from his first marriage; Meghan, John IV (Jack), James (Jimmy), and Bridget from his second marriage. Religion: Episcopalian Higher Education: National War College, 1973-1974 BS from United States Naval Academy, 1958 Professional Experience: Senate Navy Liaison, 1977-1981 Pilot, Captain, United States Navy, Vietnam, 1958-1981 Beer Distributor Political Experience: Senator, United States Senate, 1986-present Primary Candidate, United States President, 2000 National Security Advisor, Dole/Kemp Presidential Campaign, 1996 Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1982-1986 Party: Republican Current Office: U.S. Senator First Elected: November 4, 1986 Last Elected: November, 2, 2004 Committees: Armed Services (Senate), Commerce, Science & Transportation (Senate), Indian Affairs (Senate) Chair
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