Personal:
Born Aug 26, 1939, Panama Canal Zone
Married to Cindy McCain
Seven children and four grandchildren
Education:
U.S. Naval Academy, 1958
Professional:
Spent 22 years in the Navy before his election to the House of Representatives in 1982. Joined the Senate in 1986.
Notable:
- Held as a POW in North Vietnam for 5 ½ years; naval honors include Silver Star and Purple Heart
- Somewhat superstitious – use of lucky charms dates back to his days in the military
- Considered a political maverick for diversity of views that span traditional party boundaries
- Ran for President in 2000
Running Mate:Sarah Palin, Governor of Alaska