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John McCain . . .
Who is John McCain?
Age: 71
Born in Panama Canal Zone, Panama
Married to Cindy Hensley with five children, Doug Shepp, Andy Shepp, Meghan McCain, John Sidney IV McCain, Bridget McCain. He is an Episcopal.
Republican
Presently U.S. Senator from Arizona since 1986.
Previous Office 1982-1986: U.S. Representative, Arizona
Previous Experience:
1977-1981: Navy Senate Liasion Office
1977: Captain, Navy Pilot
1967-1973: Prisoner of War, Hanoi, Vietnam
1958: Commander, U.S. Navy
Graduate of U.S. Naval Academy, 1958
National War College, 1974
Books written include:
"Character is Destiny: Inspiring Stories Every Young Person Should Know and Every Adult Should Remember"
"Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir"
"Why Courage Matters: The Way to a Braver Life"
"The Best and the Brightest"
"Worth The Fighting For: A Memoir"
"Hard Call: Great Decisions and the Extraordinary People Who Made Them"
"The Gulf War Aftermath: An Environmental Tragedy"
"Unfinished Business: Afghanistan, the Middle East, and Beyond-- Defusing the Dangers"
"The Reminiscences of Admiral John S. McCain, Jr."
Web Sites: http://www.johnmccain.com/
How is McCain on the Issues? Take this test from ABC News and see who you compare to.
Abortion:
Opposes abortion rights, says Roe v. Wade should be overturned.
Campaign Finance:
Co-author of McCain-Feingold campaign finance law pledges to run general campaign on public financing money and its spending limits if Democratic nominee agrees to do the same. But turned down federal matching funds for primaries so he could spend more than the limits. Is defying a Federal Election Commission letter that said he needs FEC approval before withdrawing from the primary public financing system.
Cuba:
Ease restrictions on Cuba once U.S. is "confident that the transition to a free and open democracy is being made."
Death Penalty:
Has supported expansion of the federal death penalty and limits on appeals.
Economic Stimulus:
Proposed cutting corporate tax to 25 percent, let companies expense Stimulus: investments in equipment and technology in year of purchase instead of spread out.
Gay Marriage:
Would let states regulate it. Opposes constitutional amendment to ban it.
Global Warming:
Led Senate effort to cap greenhouse gas emissions; favors tougher fuel Warming: efficiency.
Gun Control:
Voted against ban on assault-type weapons, but in favor of requiring background checks at gun shows. Voted to shield gun-makers and dealers from civil suits.
Health Care:
$2,500 refundable tax credit for individuals, $5,000 for families, to make health insurance more affordable. No mandate for universal coverage. In gaining the tax credit, workers could not deduct the portion of their workplace health insurance paid by their employers.
Housing:
Open to helping homeowners facing foreclosure if they are "legitimate borrowers" and not speculators.
Immigration:
Sponsored 2006 bill that would have allowed illegal immigrants to stay in the U.S., work and apply to become legal residents after learning English, paying fines and back taxes and clearing a background check. Now says he would secure the border first. Supports border fence.
Iraq:
Opposes scheduling a troop withdrawal, saying latest strategy is succeeding. Supported decision to go to war, but was early critic of the manner in which administration prosecuted it. Key backer of the troop increase.
Stem Cell Research:
Supports relaxing restrictions on federal financing of embryonic stem cell Research: research.
Taxes:
"No new taxes" if elected. Twice opposed Bush's tax cuts, at first because he said they were tilted to the wealthiest, and again because of the unknown costs of Iraq war. Now says those tax cuts, expiring in 2010, should be permanent. Proposes cutting corporate tax rate to 25 percent. Promises to balance budget in first term, says that is unlikely in his first year.
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