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=John McCain= Republican Conservative Values for Radical Changes

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Biography
= = John McCain is the son and grandson of distinguished Navy admirals. He attended college at the United States Naval Academy, and began a 22-year career as a naval-aviator upon his graduation. He exemplified true patriotism when he asked to serve in the Vietnam War. On July 29, 1967 John survived a near-death experience while on a bombing mission over the USS Forrestal. John barely escaped the fiery disaster that killed 134 men, injured hundreds more and destroyed 20 planes. Even after the tragic incident he volunteered to continue to carry out his duties in Vietnam. When a missile struck his plane on October 26, 1967, John became a prisoner of war and returned home five and a half years later. John McCain retired from the Navy in 1981 with several honors including the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart, and the Distinguished Flying Cross. In 1982, he was first elected to the U.S. House of representatives from Arizona. John McCain's reform agenda to reduce federal spending and lower taxes quickly elevated him to statewide office and he was elected to the United States Senate in 1986, after serving two terms in the U.S. House. He is now serving his fourth term and leading the fight against wasteful government spending and strengthening our nation’s defense. Senator McCain has seven children and four grandchildren, and currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife Cindy.


 * 1982 - Upon the retirement of Congressman John Jacob Rhodes, John McCain is elected to the U.S. Congress, serving Arizona's then-first district.


 * January 6, 1987 - John McCain is sworn into office as a member of the U.S. Senate.


 * November 3, 1992 - John McCain is re-elected to the United States Senate


 * November 2, 1998 - John McCain is re-elected to the United States Senate


 * 2000 - John McCain runs unsuccessfully for President of the United States, rallying millions of supporters during his campaign aboard the Straight Talk Express.

John McCain is an experienced conservative leader with a record of leadership and experience that embodies his lifetime commitment to service. He was first elected to the U.S. House of representatives from Arizona in 1982. He believes in a strong national defense, a smaller, more accountable government, economic growth and opportunity, the dignity of life and traditional values". John McCain has led the fight to eliminate wasteful federal spending and strengthen and modernize our nation’s armed forces. While in the Senate, John strove to close the loopholes and fix the systems in Washington that wasted tax payer money. As an honored Navy admiral, John values duty, honor, and service to the country.
 * November 4, 2004 - John McCain is re-elected to his fourth term in the United States Senate with over 77 per cent of the vote.

=McCain On The Issues=
 * The Iraq War**

John McCain believes there must be greater emphasis on non-military components, promoting political and economic reconstruction in Iraq. While it is crucial to focus military efforts on insurgents, reconstruction cannot move forward with the overwhelming fear of attack. Iraqi’s need to witness improvements in their daily lives, or support for the government will falter. An employment program will provide hope and opportunity to citizens. By controlling violence, we can pave the way for political settlements in Iraq. Militias and insurgents must be reigned in before a civil society can emerge. Iraqi’s must be able to look forward to a future of security and prosperity overseen by a representative government free of corruption. More troops and a greater military commitment are necessary in order to achieve success in Iraq. There must be an adequate number of American forces to contain insurgents, rebuild the economy, dismantle al Qaeda, and train the Iraqi army. Building the Iraqi army is an essential requirement for bringing the American troops home. The United Sates must ensure Iraqi’s ability to govern and protect itself in the future. If our efforts in Iraq do not gain the support of the American people, the war will be lost. Americans need to be aware of precisely what is at stake and the high cost of a military defeat. “Defeat in the war would lead to much more violence in Iraq, greatly embolden Iran, undermine U.S. allies such as Israel, likely lead to wider conflict, result in a terrorist safe haven in the heart of the Middle East, and gravely damage U.S. credibility throughout the world.” The American people also deserve to know the truth – that the path ahead will be long and difficult. John McCain believes we need to describe the situation as it currently resides – “difficult right now, but not without hope. The stakes for America could not be higher.”

//“In Iraq our national security interests and our national values converge. Iraq is truly the test of a generation, for America and for our role in the world. Faced with similar challenges, previous generations of Americans have passed such tests with honor. It is now our turn to demonstrate that our power, ennobled by our principles, is the greatest force for good on earth today. Iraq's transformation into a secure democracy and a force for freedom in the greater Middle East is the calling of our age. We can succeed." -Senator John McCain//


 * National Security**

John McCain is committed to protecting America’s national security by ensuring that the “men and women of our military remain the best and most capable fighting force on Earth”. However, progress needs to be made in order to maintain our leadership, hold on to our technological advantage, and ensure that the American fighting force is able to meet any and all challenges. John McCain recognizing the dangers we face – weapons of mass destruction, violent Islamic extremists and their terrorist tactics, and conflicts that could possible become broader wars. He realizes that to protect America we must have the “best manned, best equipped, and best supported military in the world.” John McCain will ensure that America has the intelligence necessary to uncover terrorist plots, attack against them and have the capability to recover from a terrorist incident swiftly. He believes that America must have the strength to defeat them in battle as well as the knowledge to rise above them on “the battleground of ideas”. It is necessary to have effective missile defenses in order to protect America from threats. We need to secure our homeland from missile attacks because America should never again have to live in the shadows. The size and composition of our troops must match the nation’s defense requirements. “For too long, we have asked too much of too few – with the result that many service personal are on their second, third, and even fourth tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq.” Having experienced the brutality of war, John McCain would only use force when the cause is just. It is also essential to modernize the American armed forces and provide them with the best equipment to defeat the enemy rapidly and protect soldiers.


 * Healthcare**

John McCain is prepared to address the fundamental problem surrounding the rapidly rising cost of health care in the United States. Bringing costs under control will take nothing less than a complete reform of our health care system and the way in which we pay for it. We need to put families in charge, making patients the center of care and giving them a larger role in both prevention and care. Health care consumers need to be protected and more decisions and responsibility need to be placed in their hands. Providers need to make more information on treatment options available to the public. John McCain believes we can improve health and spend less by promoting competition on the cost and quality of care. He also believes that families should be able to purchase insurance nationwide, to maximize their choices, and individuals should be allowed to get insurance through any organization or association that they choose. Personal responsibility also needs to be taken into consideration. “Public health initiatives must be undertaken with all our citizens to stem the growing epidemic of obesity and diabetes, and to deter smoking.”


 * Education**

At the 2007 GOP debate at Saint Anselm College on June 3, 2007 John said that he thinks that it should be up to the school districts if to teach creationism, evolution, or both. He was the only candidate in that debate that said they believed in evolution upon asking. However, he does believe in god "I believe in evolution. But I also believe, when I hike the Grand Canyon and see it at sunset, that the hand of God is there also." When asked about the controversy surrounding creationism, he believes the choice should be given to the schools. John McCain believes that each and every child in every classroom deserves a teacher who is qualified and enthusiastic about teaching. “Some people just aren’t meant to be teachers, and we should help them find another line of work. Because if teachers can’t teach, our kids can’t learn.” Choice and competition is the key to improving America’s public schools. John McCain believes school vouchers should be available to parents in order that they may place their children in the best learning environment for their particular needs. John McCain supports merit pay for teachers, along with their release if they don’t meet certain standards. He also sponsored the Child Nutrition Act, which would provide federal funding for at-risk children.


 * The Economy**

John McCain will provide the leadership necessary that control government spending. The government is currently making irresponsible decisions that h ave become indefensible. We need to “stop wasteful spending by Congress and restore Americans' trust in their government." John McCain promises to veto every pork-barrel bill, reduce waste, and eliminate the earmarks that have led to corruption in the past. Congress has repeatedly and unfairly stacked the deck to spend more and raise taxes. This needs to be stopped; the United Sates needs a budgetary reform to give tax cuts a fair chance. John McCain believes that globalization is important opportunity for American workers. America needs to reduce its trade barriers because ninety-five percent of the world’s customers lie outside our borders. Our nation must be committed to competitiveness and opportunity. We must place parents and children at the center of education and provide everyone with equal opportunities. John McCain will transform unemployment insurance and make it a program for assisting workers that have lost jobs. He will also declare a national energy strategy that will lessen our dependence on oil. John McCain has taken notice to our troubled economy - he has the plan to put the economy back in motion.


 * Taxes**

Senator McCain believes that taxes should be kept low and simple. He has openly supported the Bush income and investment tax cuts, voting to extend the cuts in 2005. John McCain plans to make the tax breaks permanent. As President, he will seek cut taxes for middle class families by repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax, which will save families $60 billion dollars overall in one year. Senator McCain wants to keep the current rates on dividends and capital gains to promote saving and to not waste financial planning. It is important to permanently ban Internet taxes and new cellular phone taxes. He also plans to make the research and development tax credit permanent to achieve a more stable environment for entrepreneurs. John McCain plans to reduce health care costs and control increases in premiums as seniors' Social Security and retirement savings are being taxed away by their Medicare programs. John McCain believes that it should be harder to raise taxes, supporting a 3/5 majority vote in Congress. It is essential that the government eliminates wasteful spending to regain the trust of the taxpayers. Senator McCain is seeking to reform budgeting to halt tax growth and to give tax cuts a chance. In the past, he has made the interests of the American taxpayer priority. McCain was presented the Taxpayer's Hero Award three times, the Taxpayer's Friend Award, the Taxpayer's Best Friend Award, and the Hero of the Taxpayer Award twice. He has consistently voted to lower the taxpayer's burden.


 * Global Warming**

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John McCain has been a leader in the global warming effort. He believes that we must take action to fix the warming of the world before it reaches a tipping point when the climate can no longer be saved. McCain urges everyone to take on their patriotic responsibility to care for our resources. John McCain wants to reduce the dependency on imported oil. He also would like to limit carbon emissions by bringing in advanced technologies such as nuclear energy. John McCain has openly stated that he is opposed to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. In 2007, John McCain urged the nation to take on California's low carbon fuel standard. As President, McCain would make the United States Environmental Protection Agency into a new Cabinet Department. John McCain believes that we can still address the problem responsibly and work to improve our environment.


 * Nuclear Weapons**

John McCain's voting record shows that he does support Nuclear Weapons testings, and believes that they do not need to be tested in order to pursue the technology further. McCain has said "The nuclear nonproliferation regime is broken for one clear reason: the mistaken assumption behind the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) that nuclear technology can spread without nuclear weapons eventually following." In 1999 McCain voted against the comprehensive test ban treaty. This shows he does not support the testing of Nuclear Weapons, but does agree that there are ways to improve the technology, without actually using them.


 * Poverty**

John McCain supports government aid to families in poverty, but the aid is dictated by there current situation, sources of income, and family size. McCain believes that offering welfare to people that deserve it is a duty and a responsibility of the government. He does believe however that the welfare is earned by work, and not simply given. He voted that at least 40 hours of work per week is required in order to receive the welfare. The amount of welfare will also changed based on funding certain child care programs. And offers more assistance for low income families.


 * Abortion**

John McCain is strongly against abortion. He believes that abortions should be illegal as should public funding for abortion. He says that it should be allowed only if due to rape or incest, or if the mother's life would otherwise be in jeopardy. He fully opposes partial birth abortions but advocates privately funded military abortions. Finally, he believes that the doctor who performs the operation should be punished, not the potential mother.


 * Supreme Court Appointments**

John McCain said he would be more inclined to nominate someone like John Roberts than Samuel Alito, who “wears his conservatism on his sleeve.” When asked “Wouldn’t it be great if you get a chance to name somebody like Roberts and Alito? McCain said, “Well, certainly Roberts.” McCain also voted to confirm Ruth Bader Ginsberg to the Supreme Court. If McCain does nominate someone in the mold of Roberts, Alito, Scalia or Thomas, there is a higher probability that the McCain-Feingold Act could be ruled unconstitutional. McCain knows this.

__**Bob's Debate 08 Blog**__

The day has finally come for John McCain to make a stand against the other candidates; his confidence outshines the others, displaying a banner with a unique slogan. John McCain starts off with a bang early in the debate. Giving an amazing speech that seems to reach out to everyone in the audience. Not long into the debate McCain is asked about healthcare, she quickly responds with a well thought out answer that captivates the audience. His answer easily stands out from the other candidates. Despite the conflicting views of other candidates, John McCain still outshines the others when asked about foreign negotiations. Global Warming comes next, which John gives a thought provoking response-giving confidence in the audience that the problem, although real, can be fixed though his guidance. A relentless blow from Mike Huckabee on the topic of building leaves McCain unfazed and easily delivers another great answer easily triumphing over the others. Another blow on the topic on giving care for illegal immigrants, this time by Mitt Romney, but McCain still shows no weakness and keeps his stand. Competition among schools is McCain’s next topic, and he follows a different path than the other candidates, showing his superiority over the other candidates as a leader. McCain is then questioned on the genocides in Africa. His thoughts on foreign policy show his ability to make a well thought-out plan, which doesn’t include violence, and instead peace negotiations, which leaves the other candidates stunned without answer. Following Rudy’s thoughts on the war in Iraq, McCain quickly answers back with a conflicting view that challenges Giuliani. Osama Bin Laden follows, and McCain explains that entering a foreign country without permission, shunning the other candidates for having the idea of sneaking into other nations without their permission. Water boarding is next, and McCain brings up his own personal experiences with torture, showing a side of experience that the other candidates don’t have. After a short break the debate continues. McCain’s first question is the question of gay marriage, although all of the candidates agreed, McCain stood out on top. Energy independent was the next topic and McCain gave an interesting plan and strategy to protect the environment from the harmful objects of today. Affirmative action comes to the table and McCain shows he can take a powerful stand against discrimination. McCain follows a question on changes to foreign policy with prioritizing proper intelligence and military in order to safely enter and negotiate other countries. Recession becomes a well-discussed topic and McCain believe cutting the corporate tax rate will be the best solution. McCain is then asked about his experience. McCain gives a moving talk about how he was a POW during the prisoner of war, something other candidates don’t have in terms of experience with violence and war. A tough question comes up, ‘should the U.S be spending more money in the military then 10 nations combined?’ but tough questions don’t faze John McCain giving a quick and effective answer about how necessary a powerful military is. During repeated questions, McCain offers his thoughts on how important and vital a border is for our country with Mexico. Despite attacks from Romney on the topic McCain still stands strong and triumphant over him with a powerful speech. Global warming follows and, similar to the other candidates, McCain shows his concern, however, unlike the other candidates, McCain already has a plan to prevent the growing disaster that is destroying our planet. Healthcare then becomes the hot topic and McCain soon follows the other candidates. His thoughts are that those who don’t want it shouldn’t have to take it but for those who want it but can’t get it, that is the government’s responsibility. The final question comes “what is the most important issue currently?” this provokes thought amongst the candidates. McCain continues to stand out above everyone else with his concerns over American quality life and the current possibility of economic recession. But he also feels that Iraq is still very important, so rather than one main issue, he feels that one issue cannot stand above the rest, they all need to be taken care of. As the opening speeches are once recited again as a closing, one cannot help but think of John McCain’s powerful words as he stands above the other candidates.

Eric Schreiber 2/6/08 Debate The TRUE View

7:44 Campaigners are setting up theres areas.

7:51 McCain preparing themselves

7:52 McCain delivers speech,seems nervous, given an arroused round of applause.

7:55 McCain gives his input on the same question as Mitt Romney, regarding health care. An intresting view, but a good helpful well delivered view none the less.

7:58 McCain givs his view on negotiating with terrorists.

7:59 When given the question of Global Warming, McCain's face lit up, you can tell he is strong about it. He gave his input, and it was very well delivered, and you can see that he is very concerned.

8:00 Mr. Mike Huckabee slammed John McCain in the face, but he will reply.

8:01 John McCain weighed in on the fence question, he has offered that instead, we offer a path for citizenship, and secure it, without a fence. This is a goood idea, and was well said.

8:02 Mitt Romney called out John McCain one a guy, saying that he does not support amnesty.

8:05 McCain gives his input on Eduation, and states that he believe that the parents should be able to chose how they want there student to learn.

8:07 McCains view on Human Attrocities was a good one, it was well thought out, an makes very much sense in dealing with thiese situations.

8:13 McCain states tghat he is a very strong supporter of the iraq war, he knows that we annot fail in this situation.

8:15 McCain says that he will chase, and find, Bin Laden regardless off what he does, but he does not support being there without permission.

8:17 McCain KNOWS. He KNOWS from experience, he KNOWS that it is not a good way to get this experience, and knows that it will not help to torture.

8:21 Candidates on break,McCain seems as calm as a cat.

8:41 Governors return to there debates.

8:42 McCain wishes to perserve the traditional family, and must consider that there must be a parent being a mother and a father in the household.

8:43 McCains view on making them more energy independent, we must improve our acts, and need to develope new strategies to help with this.

8:46 McCain is against Affirmitave action, and is willing to state so, and believes that it is discrimination.

8:47 McCain's foreign policy wants to give a differnt approach to defeating the terrorists, he wants to advance technology to uncover, foil, and get back safely, when visiting foreign lands such as a Iraq.

8:51 McCain will cut the corporoate tax rate in order to help with the econonmy, he wll do all he can in order to avoid the recession that we are currently facing.

8:52 McCain WILL be the president of the united states of america, he knows from first hand experience, what war can do. He knows what war can do, he knows how to use force. H ewon't use force lightly, he was a POW and that will never change.

8:57 McCain will do whatever it akes to ensure americas safety, he will spend the money, bu will not use force and terror lightly HE is the one who will make the correct decisions.

9:01 After receiving some critisism McCain defends his point.

9:04 McCain reveals his view on Global Warming, and stats that it CANNOT BE IGNORED. It is too bad, GO GREEN.

9:07 McCain reitterates that he does not belive that health care is hard to offer, or hard to access and that if you don;t hae it, it is you r on doing not the governments.

9:12 McCain believes that the biggest issue currently is the Economy. He will improve this, and raise the quality of living, lower poverty, and above ll improve our economy.

Republican Debate 2/6/08 Mr. M's and Mr. P's classes Al's perspective

745: The candidates and their teams prepare for the debate at hand.

747: Giuliani comes in with a Howard Dean-esque entry. McCain's chances improve.

752: McCain delivers a particularly stirring opening speech.

755: McCain states his views on healthcare, successfully rebutting against Romney's initial answer.

757: McCain stuns viewers with a powerful view on convention with Middle-Eastern leaders.

758: McCain explains possible solutions for making the nation greener.

800: McCain believes in a secure country free of illegal immigrants.

805: McCain states belief that schools must compete to be innovative and in doing so to increase test scores.

807: McCain promotes human rights abroad and believes that war should be the last resort to deal with genocide and racial cleansing.

813: McCain reveals that the benefits of the Iraq War heavily outweigh the downsides.

815: McCain feels that we must pursue Osama Bin Laden through encouragement of the Pakistani government.

817: McCain feels that, having been tortured himself, water boarding is as much torture as holding a gun to someone's head.

820: Candidates take a break while the audience changes. McCain prepares for the second half.

840: The debate re-commences. McCain is calm and prepared to answer all questions.

842: McCain believes we should preserve the traditional family.

844: McCain reveals his beliefs that we must use higher technology and alternate fuels to increase our country's greenness.

846: McCain is against any discrimination and is thus against affirmative action.

848: McCain sees the need to eliminate insurgency, militias and terrorist plots through increased troop density.

850: To avoid a recession, John McCain knows that it is important to cut taxes and keep them simple for American citizens.

852: John McCain is qualified because he has firsthand experience with war because he was imprisoned in North Vietnam for 5.5 years. He knows that we cannot use force lightly, and he knows how to use it efficiently.

857: McCain expresses his stance on national security as it relates to US military spending. He believes that we must strengthen troop presence.

859: McCain reiterates his stance on border security.

900: McCain successfully defends against severe attacks by Huckabee and Romney.

904: McCain repeats his views on Global Warming. He believes that we must improve green efficiency on all levels, household to government.

907: McCain speaks out again regarding healthcare: people should have the right to choose, but it should be more affordable for those who desperately need it.

913: McCain drives his point home with a final stance on what he believes is the most important issue in America. We must finish what we started in Iraq, withdrawing the troops would cause massive damage to the global community, with few benefits.

917: John McCain closes with his opening speech again.