Presidential Profiles
Senator
John McCain

The Arizona "Maverick" makes
his bid for the 2008 Presidency

Quick Facts:		Noteworthy:

Party:	Republican	Total Receipts: $230 Million Campaign Funds Spent: $194 Million Prisoner of war in Vietnam 1967-1973; received numerous awards, including the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart, and Distinguished Flying Cross. McCain has been treated for recurrent skin cancer, including melanoma, in 1993, 2000, and 2002. McCain's second wife Cindy Hensley McCain is the chairman of the large Anheuser-Busch beer and liquor distributor Hensley & Company, founded by her father. Why Conservatives Should Support McCain Sen Rick Santorum John McCain Addresses Terri Schiavo Debate After Barack Obama's Flip-Flop LifeNews 3.13 Choosing Life - Choosing McCain Jakubczyk 3.11 Can McCain Take Up the 'Catholic' Mantle NCReg 3.7

Residence:	Phoenix, AZ

Marital Status:	1st Marriage: Carol, 3 children.
	2nd Marriage: Cindy, 4 children.

Prev. Occupations	Naval Officer, USN, 1958-1981

Prev. Political Experience	US House, 1982-1986; US Senate, 1986-present

Education	B.Sc., United States Naval Academy, 1958

Birthdate	August 29th, 1936

Religion	Episcopalian

Term of Office	4th

Personal Net Worth	From $25,071,142 to $38,043,014

Endorsements

*Organization*		Score

NARAL Pro-Choice America NARAL Pro-Choice America works to educate Americans and officeholders about the broad range of issues encompassing a woman’s right to choose and elect pro-choice candidates at all levels of government."		2007: 0% 2006: 0% 2005: 0%

National Right to Life Committee "The ultimate goal of the National Right to Life Committee is to restore legal protection to innocent human life. The primary interest of the National Right to Life Committee and its members has been the abortion controversy; however, it is also concerned with related matters of medical ethics which relate to the right to life issues of euthanasia and infanticide.		2007 - 2008 66% 2005 - 2006 75%

Human Rights Campaign HRC is a bipartisan organization that works to advance equality based on sexual orientation and gender expression and identity, to ensure that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community."		2005 - 2006 33% 2003 - 2004: 25%

National Organization for Women "Since its founding in 1966, NOW's goal has been to take action to bring about equality for all women. NOW works to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, the justice system, and all other sectors of society; secure abortion, birth control and reproductive rights for all women; end all forms of violence against women; eradicate racism, sexism and homophobia; and promote equality and justice in our society."		2005-2006: 0%

American Family Association "The American Family Association exists to motivate and equip citizens to change the culture to reflect Biblical truth."		2005-2006: 66% 2004: 0% 2003: 100%

Population Connection (Formerly known as Zero Population Growth) "Overpopulation threatens the quality of life for people everywhere. Population Connection is the national grassroots population organization that educates young people and advocates progressive action to stabilize world population at a level that can be sustained by Earth's resources."		2006: 13%

Planned Parenthood In 1998, the Action Fund formed the Planned Parenthood Federal PAC which is a nationwide, non-partisan political action committee that supports pro-choice, pro-family planning candidates for federal office.		2006: 0%

Voting Record

*Vote*	*Bill*	*Date*
Supported	Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act (CIANA) (S. 403, as amended)	09/30/2006
Supported	Child Custody Protection Act (S. 403): passage	07/25/2006
Supported	Funding of embryo-killing stem cell research (H.R. 810) This legislation would allow federal funding for research on stem cell lines derived from human embryos	07/18/2006
Supported	Vote 189: S J RES 12:Constitutional Amendment protecting desecration of the U.S.flag	06/27/2006
Supported	Unborn Victims of Violence Act: passage	03/25/2004
Opposed	Constitution Amendment Protecting Marriage S.J.RES.1	06/07/2006
Opposed	S J Res 40 Federal Marriage Amendment	07/14/2004
Supported	Vote 262: H R 6061: H.R. 6061; Secure Fence Act of 2006	09/29/06
Opposed	Vote 182: S 2766: This amendment called on the president to withdraw troops from Iraq, but set no firm deadline.	06/22/06

Campaign Contributions

Organization	Amount
Merrill Lynch	$298,413
Citigroup Inc	$269,251
Morgan Stanley	$233,272
Goldman Sachs	$208,395
JPMorgan Chase & Co	$179,975
AT&T Inc	$174,487
Blank Rome LLP	$150,426
Credit Suisse Group	$150,025
Greenberg Traurig LLP	$146,787
UBS AG	$140,165
PricewaterhouseCoopers	$140,120
US Government	$137,617
Bank of America	$129,475
Wachovia Corp	$122,846
Lehman Brothers	$117,500
FedEx Corp	$113,453
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher	$104,250
US Army	$103,613
Bear Stearns	$99,300
Pinnacle West Capital	$97,700

This table lists the top donors to this candidate in the 2008 election cycle. The organizations themselves did not donate , rather the money came from the organization's PAC, its individual members or employees or owners, and those individuals' immediate families. Organization totals include subsidiaries and affiliates. www.opensecrets.org

Sponsored Legislation

Introduced Mar 21, 2007		S. 952: A bill to amend the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992 to provide funds for training in tribal leadership, management, and policy, and for other purposes.
Introduced Mar 1, 2007		S. 744: SAVE LIVES Act
Introduced Mar 1, 2007		S. 722: Walnut Canyon Study Act of 2007
Introduced Feb 16, 2007		S. 663: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the statutory designation of beneficiaries of the $100,000 death gratuity under section 1477 of title 10, United States Code, and to permit members of the Armed Forces to designate in writing their beneficiaries of choice in the event of their death while serving on active duty.
Introduced Feb 8, 2007		S. 531: A bill to repeal section 10(f) of Public Law 93-531, commonly known as the "Bennett Freeze".
Introduced Feb 7, 2007		S. 519: SAFE Act of 2007
Introduced Feb 1, 2007		S. 478: Federal Election Administration Act of 2007
Introduced Jan 31, 2007		S. 463: 527 Reform Act of 2007
Introduced Jan 17, 2007		S. 327: Cesar Estrada Chavez Study Act
Introduced Jan 4, 2007		S. 192: Lobbying, Ethics, and Earmarks Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007
Introduced Jan 4, 2007		S. 166: Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007
Introduced Jan 4, 2007		S. 86: Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River Act of 2007
Introduced Jan 4, 2007		S. 85: Indian Tribes Methamphetamine Reduction Grants Act of 2007
Scheduled for Debate Mar 1, 2007		S. 84: Professional Boxing Amendments Act of 2007
Introduced Jan 4, 2007		S. 83: Rail Security Act of 2007
Introduced Feb 5, 2007		S.Res. 70: Iraq War Policy resolution

McCain Touts Earmark Opposition on the Hill Wall Street Journal 3.14

John McCain Addresses Terri Schiavo Debate After Barack Obama's Flip-Flop LifeNews 3.13

John McCain rallies Catholics as he prepares for general election CNA 3.11

McCain's Veepstakes: An Obvious Winner Fred Barnes, Weekly Standard 3.11

Choosing Life - Choosing McCain Jakubczyk 3.11

Evangelical vote a ‘must’ for McCain say analysts CNA 3.10

Kansas Sen. Brownback answers questions about McCain KansasCityStar 3.7

McCain to seek support from top conservatives WashTimes 3.7

McCain Must Seize Economic Issue While Democrats Fight On Townhall 3.6

McCain's Canal Zone Birth Raises Questions New York Times 2.28

McCain Endorsement Angers Catholic League President CatholicLeague 2.28

McCain and Pro-Lifers NCRegister 2.27

Brownback working to persuade Christian conservatives to McCain AP 2.25

McCain Blasts New York Times Amanda Carpenter, Townhall 2/21

Pro-life groups choose McCain WashTimes 2/18

McCain Says No New Taxes Associated Press 2/18

McCain's Challenge If Barack Obama is the Democratic nominee, John McCain's task will not be easy. Mr. Obama will be a formidable candidate and Democrats will likely enjoy advantages in fundraising, enthusiasm and party identification. But John McCain has overcome more difficult challenges in his life. EPPC 2/14
McCain and the Talk-Show Hosts - Mark Helprin, Wall Street Journal 2/12

McCain Reaches Out to the Right - Politico 2/8

Main Reasons Conservatives Oppose McCain Townhall 2/8

Security Is Job One: The Case for McCain Douglas Holtz-Eakin, WSJ 2/1

Sam Brownback Lobbying John McCain on Embryonic Stem Cell Research Lifenews 2/1

Talk radio impugns McCain's liberal record WashTimes 1/30

Will McCain Make Peace with Conservatives? John Fund, Wall St. Journal 1/28

McCain sees attrition as best way to ease illegal immigration Washington Times 1/28

McCain vs. McCain: WASHINGTON TIMES EDITORIAL 1/25

McCain courts Catholic vote in Florida, no shift on embryonic stem cell research CNA 1/24

Now McCain Must Convince the Right Fred Barnes, Wall Street Journal 1/22

Sen Sam Brownback Defends John McCain Against Rick Santorum's Criticism LifeNews 1/16

Pro-Life Senator Rick Santorum Says John McCain Not Passionately Pro-Life Stephen Ertelt, LifeNews 1/14

JOHN MCCAIN ANNOUNCES CATHOLIC LEADERSHIP TEAM FEATURING PRO-LIFE STALWARTS LifeNews 12/28

The Romney backlash: Conservatives are coming home to McCain NHUnionLeader 12/26

McCain embraces tax cut turnaround WashTimes 12/19

John McCain Chats With Catholic Pro-Life Leaders, Affirms Abortion Opposition LifeNews 12/16

McCain Comeback Still a Gamble The Politico 10/29

A Second Look at McCain Could he be the strongest GOPer? Kate O'Beirne, NRO 10/26

One Term, With Feeling John McCain would be the strongest general-election candidate the Republicans could put up next year. Ramesch Ponnuru, NRO 10/24

Freedom Works I offer a conservative vision of health-care reform. John McCain, NRO 10/19

John McCain: Keeping Faith, on His Own Terms How the Arizona senator, once a POW 'pastor,' finds purpose in his beliefs and survival. CSMontitor 10/18

McCain's Medicine Wall Street Journal 10/12

McCain: I'd prefer a Christian president Chicago Times 10/1

McCain hammers Democrats on national security The Hill 9/27

McCain covets Kerry-like revivalDesMoinesRegister 9/25

Why McCain Still Has a Slim Chance 9/20

John McCain Reaffirms Backing for Embryonic Stem Cell Research 9/18

McCain: Overall Faith What's Important 9/18

Petraeus Testimony May Be Lifeline For McCain 9/11

McCain: Back from the Dead? 9/7

McCain Helps Himself, Romney Vulnerable 9/6

McCain Faces Questions on His Age, Views 9/5

McCain Is Only War Veteran Among Leading Presidential Hopefuls 8/24

McCain, the Cheerful Warrior 8/12

GOP Needs to Reform Itself, McCain Says

The Ironic Collapse of John McCain 7/19

John McCain: Bad Fund-Raiser, Good Maverick 7/18

In Interview, McCain Promises To Fight On 7/17

McCain's Latest Political Strategy: Survival 7/16

McCain Rips Democrats for 'Defeatism' 7/14

Familiar Faces Returning to McCain '08 7/13

John McCain: Statement on Defense Authorization Act 7/13

An Ethics Question for McCain 7/12

McCain campaign hits crisis point 7/11

Inside the McCain Implosion 7/11

McCain Shakes Up Campaign 7/2

Mrs. McCain Is Speaking Up in a Steely Tone 6/29

McCain Dismisses Talk of Quitting 6/28

¿Viva McCain? Will immigration finish him off? 6/26

The Conservative Case for McCain 6/22

McCain: No more Mr. 'Happy Warrior' 6/20

Taking on biggest donors, McCain takes a big risk 6/18

McCain vs. The Base 6/16

Suicide John The flaws of the other Republican presidential candidates are so manifest that McCain could yet come back. 6/15

McCain Camp Enters Campaign 'Dog Days' 6/12

McCain Rebuffs Talk Of Floundering Campaign 6/11

McCain, Reserved About Faith, Urged to Speak Up 6/11

McCain Makes Play for Evangelical Support 6/7

McCain Sets Self Apart in Debate Senator at Odds With GOP Rivals On Immigration Bill 6/6

McCain criticizes 'silent amnesty' 6/5

McCain Confronts Rivals on Immigration to Regain Maverick Aura 6/1

Exclusive: Cindy McCain's Straight TalkMcCain's Wife Defends Temper, Prepares for Second White House Bid 5/25

The Upside of Anger For McCain McCain’s outbursts are the understandable byproduct of a candidate whose courage is constantly tested by bad luck. 5/24

McCain's temper back on campaign's front-burner 5/22

Don't Count Out McCain 5/18

Will McCain be able? 5/9

McCain: Tough for Abortion Rights Rivals 5/8

McCain Stands Alone on Stem Cells 5/4

For McCain, It's Good to Be Alive 5/3

McCain Surging In Early Primary States 5/2

McCain Favors a 'League of Democracies'

Transcript: Sen. John McCain on 'FOX News Sunday' 4/29

McCain: Iraq Pullout Could Force "International Crisis" 4/27

The Right to Life Lobby vs. McCain 4/26

Embattled McCain to Launch Bid 4/25

McCain Seeks `Antidote' to Age Concerns as He Launches Campaign 4/25

John McCain, Serious Candidate 4/24

Is McCain in Freefall? 4/22

For McCain, a Matter of Honor 4/20

John McCain Tells Critics to 'Get a Life' Over His Joke About ... 4/20

McCain stands firm on gun rights 4/17

Dems take aim at McCain 4/13

McCain Assails Democrats on Iraq 4/11

McCain Might Win Battle, but Lose Election 4/11

Conservatives, Don't Ignore McCain 4/10

The McCain Tragedy 4/10

McCain defends 'optimistic' Iraq judgement 4/9

Can John McCain Win? 4/6

The McCain brand: Fixed and not likely to change 4/6

Evangelical Leaders Embrace McCain On Immigration 4/4

McCain Cites Progress While Visiting Iraq 4/2

Democrats Say McCain Nearly Left GOP 3/29

McCain to Obama: Iraq War Is Changing 3/29

Media's Access to McCain May Prove Risky Media's Almost Constant Access to McCain Could Cause Problems for His Presidential Bid 3/26

McCain 2008 Not McCain 2000 3/22

John McCain Says Human Rights Include Protecting Unborn From Abortion 3/20

McCain jokes to play down age as issue 3/19

War, Exeperience Temper McCain's Second Run 3/19

McCain is in Trouble, but It's Still Early

John McCain: Is it Déjà vu All Over Again? 3/16

McCain's Spotty Record as a Defender of Freedom 3/13

McCain Blames GOP Spending For Losing Elections 3/12

McCain Goes Over to the Dark Side 3/10

Is speech McCain's problem with conservatives? 3/8

McCain: Amnesty Would Encourage Illegal Immigration 3/7

Is speech McCain's problem with conservatives? 3/7

McCain: Amnesty Would Encourage Illegal Immigration 3/7

Conservatives, Rudy, & The Litmus Test 3/3

The McCain Mutiny 3/3

Anyone but McCain, Santorum Says 3/2

How McCain Got Dinged He's had quite a life. Will it be enough to carry him to the White House? 3/2

McCain rejects CPAC invite "... Arizona Republican has "dissed" organizers by attempting to schedule a private reception for attendees after rejecting invitations to speak at the event. " 3/1

McCain Camp Disavows Attacks On Romney's Faith 2/28

McCain's Campaign Collapses 2/27

McCain, Giuliani Slow to Sign Tax-Cut Pledge 2/22

John McCain Says He Didn't Flip-Flop on Wanting Abortion Case Reversed 2/21

McCain Defends Religious Right Outreach 2/20

McCain: Roe V. Wade Should Be Overturned 2/19

McCain, Romney Vying for Support Of Conservatives 2/14

McCain Courting Christian Conservatives 2/14

Tough stands a risk for McCain 2/9

Conservatives Warn McCain About Additional Speech Infringements 2/14

John McCain's war Natural constituency not hurt by Arizona Republican's Iraq war support 2/7

McCain: Born-Again Supply-Sider? 2/5