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Politics Daily: The nation's capital is suddenly center court in America's loud argument over gay marriage. Nothing new about that, except that this time the battle is being hashed out in the streets, churches and living rooms in working-class wards of the city. ... Read more

Meet John McCain

John 

McCain

Party: Republican
Residence: Phoenix, Ariz.
Political Experience: U.S. House, 1982-86; U.S. Senate, 1986-present
Military Service: U.S. Navy, 1958-81
(Prev.) Occupation: Naval Officer
Marital Status: Married (Cindy Lou)
Education: BS United States Naval Academy, 1958
Birthdate: 8/29/1936
Birthplace: Panama Canal Zone
Religion: Episcopal

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John McCain Fundraising

Total Raised: $104,611,550
Total Spent: $77,220,075
Cash on Hand: $35,961,436
Debts: $1,268,973

Date of last report: May 31, 2008
Source: Center for Responsive Politics


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