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John McCain
The 2008 Republican nominee for President of the United States and US senator from Arizona
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What does John McCain want to do regarding education?
John McCain's educational policies are centered around accountability and school choice. He wants to define public education as public funding of a child's education in whatever school the parent chooses (within a budget), instead of as strictly government run schools to which parents must send their children if they can't afford good private schools.
He supports school vouchers His voting record does not show much support for the department that monitors the 'No Child Left Behind' program.
But, he would like to build on NCLB by emphasizing high standards and accountability rather than rewarding students who perform against a common standard- and making exceptions by constantly lowering standards for failing students. In 2007 John McCain voted against the 'Student Loan Lender Subsidy Cuts and Student Grants'.
Regarding higher education, McCain is opposed to the complicated financial aid application process and favors a more simplified approach that would include direct tax benefits to those families who choose to send their children to college. John McCain is against tax supported public school programs and public school funding that have led to ineffective and unproductive results. On December 11, 1994 (14 years ago), John McCain said: 'I think that given the origins of the Department of Education, I would favor doing away with it.'
His current goals for the Department of Education as stated on his website include: Establishing policies on federal financial aid for education, and distributing as well as monitoring those funds.
• Collecting data on America's schools and disseminating research.
• Focusing national attention on key educational issues.
• Prohibiting discrimination and ensuring equal access to education. He also supports over $500 million for grants in favor of virtual and digital learning, as well as expanded online education- a factor he sees as a big part of the future education system.
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How many years do you have to serve to be considered veteran?
180 days of Active Service and an Honorable Discharge My father was in the navy and it didn't have anything to do with how long he served. He is considered a veteran and it often refers to retired armed services personnel. A veteran is one who has served in the armed forces and has an honorable discharge. A common misconception is that one had to have either been in combat and/or has retired from active duty to be called a veteran.
What did John McCain do for our country?
(The answer below refers to John S. McCain III, U.S. Senator and Presidential candidate, born in 1936.)
While attending the U.S. Naval Academy, John McCain did not always follow rules and had conflicts with his superior officers.
Despite a high I.Q., John McCain sometimes studied only just enough to pass courses.
Some considered John McCain careless as a young pilot.
After John McCain returned to his family from 5 1/2 years as a prisoner of war, he had several extramarital affairs. He began a relationship with his second wife before obtaining a divorce from his first.
John McCain agreed he was guilty of poor judgment by creating an appearance of misconduct in accepting contributions from a savings & loan while it was under Congressional investigation. McCain was cleared of violating any law or Senate rule, however.
In a country where the political divide is as sharp as it is, the positions taken by any executive or lawmaker might be labeled "bad" by political oppenents or supporters of the opposing party. But the same positions might be called good or even virtuous by the other half of the citizenry. Thus the answers here to this question do not, and should not, contain subjective judgments about political positions.
Why couldn't john mccain lift his arms?
Senator McCain cannot raise his arms above his shoulders due to torture from his captors in North Viet-Nam. During captivity, McCain was lifted by the wrists (his wrists were tied together behind his back) until his feet left the ground. His entire body weight was supported by his arms, which in this position, became dislocated at the shoulders.
How was senator McCain able to run for president if he wasn't born in the US?
You have to be a natural born citizen of the United States to be eligible to become president, and John McCain was born in the Panama Canal Zone (while his father was serving in the US Navy). However the Canal Zone was a US possession, and McCain's parents were both US citizens. For both of those reasons, McCain is considered a natural born US citizen.
How many electoral votes did John McCain win in Missouri?
According to the latest results (at 20:08 on 06=Nov-08):
* John McCain has 1,442,673 votes * Barack Obama has 1,436,814 votes There are 11 Electoral Votes possible from Missouri. Even if John McCain received all 11 of those, it still would not be nearly enough to throw the presidential election.
What did John McCain accomplish in the House of Representatives?
His four years in the House ended in 1987. He has served in the Senate since then. He has been a strong advocate of the military, supports the War in Iraq and regrets not voting in support of the MLK holiday.
What was his mom and dads name?
Naruto's dad's name is Minato Namikaze. His mom's name is Kushina Uzumaki. ^/_\^
How many years did Benjamin Harrison serve?
He served one full 4-year term from March 4, 1889 to March 4, 1893..
He replaced Cleveland in 1889 and then Cleveland replaced him in 1893.
Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd President of the United States.
What is Cindy McCain's educational background?
Cindy McCain received her Bachelor's degree from USC in 1976 and Master's degree also from USC in 1978.
Why did Barack Obama defeat John McCain in 2008?
There are a number of factors. For one, times had changed. In 2008, the country was frustrated by the last term of President Bush. He had been popular at first (although very polarizing even then) but two wars, a ballooning deficit, poor handling of Hurricane Katrina, and a number of scandals in the Republican party left Americans eager for someone else to step in. Barack Obama was young, a great speaker, and he was different from any other president, since he was African-American. Many voters got caught up in the moment-- including some Republicans-- and voted for what was a great historical change in American history.
By 2012, the country was in a different place emotionally. Some people had unrealistically expected President Obama to transform the country, which of course no president can do; in Mr. Obama's case, the hopeful message gave way to political reality. He soon had a totally intransigent congress, and partisan gridlock kept anything from moving forward. The economy had recovered much more slowly than anyone expected, many Americans were struggling, and while it was not all Mr. Obama's fault, a lot of Americans were disappointed in him. They did not warm up to Mitt Romney, however, who was perceived as a candidate who only cared about the rich. Thus, while Mr. Obama was re-elected, he did not win as many votes, nor was the electorate as enthusiastic as they had been in 2008.
Elly drops her pencil case on the florr. She's done it 18 times in the past few months. She wants freckles so Simone drew them on her. Elly got called ugly so she drew on Brady's face. It is unknown if Maxwell still loves John McCain. Mr. S is so annoying and he's making us do science fair and we all hate him!!!!! He is a poo face. We are doing our science fair on radiation. Elly threw my highlighter across the classroom and it hit the ceiling. Brady makes Amanda. S want to be cool (cause she thinks that she is not cool). She is cool, and not a loser like she thinks she is. I love my class, We are all so weird.
What are the names of McCain's grandchildren?
John McCain has seven kids: Doug, Andy, Sidney, Meghan, Jack, Jimmy, and Bridget.
McCain adopted Doug and Andy upon marrying their mother, Carol (McCain's first wife).
Bridget is also adopted (from Mother Teresa's orphanage in Bangladesh). Sidney is his daughter with Carol. Meghan, Jack, and Jimmy are his children with Cindy (his second wife).
Douglas (b. 1959, adopted 1966),
Andrew (b. 1962, adopted 1966),
Sidney (b. 1966),
Meghan (b. 1984),
John Sidney IV "Jack" (b. 1986),
James "Jimmy" (b. 1988),
Bridget (b. 1991, adopted 1993)
John McCain's children range in age from 17 to 49. They were born in the following years:
* Doug is 49 (1959). Adopted by John upon marrying Carol Shepp. * Andrew is 46 (1962). Adopted by John upon marrying Carol Shepp. * Sidney Ann is 42 (1966). Born to John and Carol * Meghan is 24 (1984). Born to John and Cindy. * John Sidney is 22 (1986). Born to John and Cindy. * Jimmy (James) is 20(1988). Born to John and Cindy. * Bridget is 17 (1991). Adopted by John and Cindy from Mother Teresa's orphanage in Bagladesh.
No. John McCain is not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called "Mormons"). He was raised Episcopalian but now says he is a Congregational Baptist.
What college did Barack O'bama and John McCain go to?
John McCain attended the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis and received his BS in 1958. He didn't flunk out, graduating in 1958 at the bottom of his class of almost 900. His class rank was 894 of 899 After returning from Vietnam, he went to the National War College in Washington DC. Hope this helps. Mr. McCain did not go to college understanding college in its traditional meaning. He went to a military academy, where he graduated as occupying the number 694 in his class. Keep in mind that the class graduated 699 cadets that year.
How many years has McCain been in politics?
26 years of nothing but incompetence. Or if you feel like reporting the facts without a political bias ... Senator McCain was elected to the House of Representatives representing the state of Arizona in 1982 and then elected to represent Arizona again in the Senate in 1986. Senator McCain ran for the presidential nomination in 2000 and again in 2004 but was defeated both times by President George W. Bush. In 2008 he secured the Republican presidential nomination and appointed Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to be his running mate.
Did John McCain run for president in 2004?
Yes, John McCain and George W. Bush ran each other in the 2000 Republican primaries, with George W. Bush securing the nomination and John McCain coming in second.
Where was John McCain's childhood home?
John McCain was born August 29, 1936 at Coco Solo Naval Air Station in the Panama Canal Zone. Therefore, Arizona is NOT his home state. He does however, represent the state of Arizona in the U.S. Senate.
What does John McCain think about national security?
Obviously, since he led the fight to find and kill Osama Bin Laden and to destroy most of the leadership of Al Qaeda, he is very much aware of the importance of keeping the country safe and preventing any attacks. He also supports the military, and the First Lady (along with Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden) has made helping military families a top priority.
