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Senator John Sidney McCain, III (AZ)


Current Office: U.S. Senate
Seniority: Senior Seat
First Elected: 11/04/1986
Last Elected: 11/02/2004
Next Election: 2010
Party: Republican





Additional Information:

Astrological Sign
Virgo
Awards
Silver Star, Bronze Star, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying Cross, 1996 Taxpayer's Hero Award of The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste.
Current Car
Cadillac CTS (C-Series Touring Sedan), a midsize luxury sedan.
Father's Name
John McCain Jr.
Father's Occupation
4 Star Admiral, US Navy.
Favorite Actor/Actress
Marlon Brando, Marilyn Monroe.
Favorite Book
For Whom the Bell Tolls.
Favorite Food
Chocolate ice cream, pizza with pepperoni and onions, baby-back ribs.
Favorite Movie
Viva Zapata, Letters From Iwo Jima, Some Like It Hot.
Favorite Musician
Chuck Berry, Roy Orbison.
Favorite TV Shows
24, Seinfeld.
Favorite Type of Music
Rock and Roll.
First Job
Naval Aviator, US Navy.
Hobbies or Special Talents
Sports, Hiking, Fishing, Boxing, Basketball, Football, Baseball, History, Barbecue grill chef.
Mother's Name
Roberta.
Number of Grandchildren
4.
Personal Hero and Why
Theodore Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan, Barry Goldwater.
Pets (include names)
English springer spaniel: Sam; mutt: Coco; 2 turtles: Cuff, Link, cat: Oreo; a ferret, three parakeets and 13 saltwater fish.
Publications
"Faith of My Fathers" (1999); "Worth the Fighting For: A Memoir" (2002); "Why Courage Matters" (2004); and "Character Is Destiny" (2005), Unfinished Business: Afghanistan, the Middle East and Beyond -- Defusing the Dangers That Threaten America's Security by Harlan Ullman and John S. McCain; The Reminiscences of Admiral John S. McCain, Jr., by John McCain.


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