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John McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential nominee, was born Aug. 29, 1936, in Panama. The son and grandson of Navy admirals, he spent more than 20 years in the Navy, a quarter of it in a North Vietnamese prisoner of war camp. After retiring from the Navy, McCain moved to Arizona and in 1982 was elected to Congress, succeeding Republican John Rhodes, who retired. McCain served two terms in the U.S. House before he ran successfully for the Senate in 1986. He ran for president in 2000 and won the New Hampshire primary and a handful of other states before conceding the race to George W. Bush. He and his wife, Cindy, have four children. McCain also has three children from his first marriage.
John McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential nominee, was born Aug. 29, 1936, in Panama. The son and grandson of Navy admirals, he spent more than 20 years in the Navy, a quarter of it in a North Vietnamese prisoner of war camp. After retiring from the Navy, McCain moved to Arizona and in 1982 was elected to Congress, succeeding Republican John Rhodes, who retired. McCain served two terms in the U.S. House before he ran successfully for the Senate in 1986. He ran for president in 2000 and won the New Hampshire primary and a handful of other states before conceding the race to George W. Bush. He and his wife, Cindy, have four children. McCain also has three children from his first marriage.
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Palin appears to disagree with McCain on sex education
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterTeen pregnancy and sex education were thrust into the spotlight this week when Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin revealed that her 17-year-old daughter is five months pregnant. Palin's running mate, John McCain, and the GOP platform say...Tags: Political Candidates, Sarah Palin, People, Health Treatments, Reproduction
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School goes from backdrop to center stage
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterIt was an unexpected burst of glory, and the 1,600 students at Walter Reed Middle School in North Hollywood Studio City were basking in it Friday. None of the youngsters knew for certain why a 50-foot-wide image of the front of their school was projected...Tags: Political Candidates, Middle Schools, Parties and Movements, Republican National Conventions, Hospitals and Clinics
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McCain, Obama close in TV audiences
The Associated PressIn terms of drawing a television audience, John McCain and Barack Obama are in a virtual dead heat. Nielsen Media Research said that 38.9 million people watched McCain accept the Republican presidential nomination on six commercial networks Thursday. PBS...Tags: Political Candidates, Democratic National Conventions, Sarah Palin, Barack Obama, Republican National Conventions
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Obama to campaign Monday in suburban Detroit
Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama plans to campaign in Michigan for the third time in nine days. The Illinois senator will lead a town hall discussion about economic issues facing Michigan families Monday at North Farmington High School....Tags: Democratic National Conventions, Political Candidates, Sarah Palin, Barack Obama, Joe Biden
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Michigan Democrats ready for state convention
Associated Press WriterJohn McCain and Barack Obama will top the Michigan ballot in November, but some names down the ticket still need to be determined. Democrats will meet Saturday at the Lansing Center to choose candidates for the Michigan Supreme Court, State Board of...Tags: Detroit Tigers, John Austin, National Government, Trials, Court Administration
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Palin draws enthusiastic crowd in Cedarburg
Associated Press WriterSarah Palin gets Jeanne Cassinelli excited. The 39-year-old homemaker from Oak Creek hadn't heard of Alaska's governor before Republican John McCain picked her as his running mate last week. But now there's a candidate Cassinelli can identify with....Tags: Petroleum Industry, Political Candidates, eBay Incorporated, Sarah Palin, Government
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The state at 5 p.m.
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McCain says it's `tough times' in America
AP White House CorrespondentJohn McCain and Sarah Palin got a rousing welcome Friday to the final two months of the presidential campaign, stressing themes of a strong America and concern about the sinking economy. "Tough times all over America," McCain said. Big crowds cheered...Tags: Political Candidates, Sarah Palin, Canterbury, Government, Republican National Conventions
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Group to run Mich. ad tying Detroit mayor to Obama
AP Political WriterAn ad tying Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama to disgraced Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is set to run on cable news channels in Macomb County. Freedom's Defense Fund, a Washington-based group that funds Republican candidates' campaigns,...Tags: Political Candidates, Primaries, Jeremiah Wright, Sarah Palin, The White House
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Rock group Heart says 'Barracuda' use is fishy
The rock group Heart, angry that its 70's hit "Barracuda" is being used as the unofficial theme song for Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin, is biting back at the Alaska governor.
The song, a nod to the "Sarah Barracuda" nickname Palin...Tags: Political Candidates, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, Sarah Palin, Government, National Government
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McCain, Palin present themselves as eager reformers
AP White House CorrespondentCEDARBURG, Wis. (AP) _ John McCain said Friday the sagging economy has brought "tough times all over America" as he made a splashy debut with Sarah Palin in critical Midwestern states as the newly crowned Republican presidential ticket. A crowd of...Tags: Political Candidates, Sarah Palin, Canterbury, Government, Republican National Conventions
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A closer look at Sarah Palin's record
The Wall Street JournalIn the five days since Sen. John McCain announced Sarah Palin as his vice-presidential running mate, she has been embraced by the right and pilloried by the left as a staunch conservative on social and economic issues. But a look at her record as mayor...Tags: Petroleum Industry, Health Treatments, Andrew Halcro, Health Insurance, State Budgets
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