Senator John McCain

Vietnam Vet, Senator, Statesman.

John McCain (R-AZ) was first elected to Congress in 1982 and nominated as the Republican presidential candidate in 2008.  In August 2018, Senator McCain died after a long bout with brain cancer.

Watch this 60 Minutes piece on McCain and answer the questions below.

 

 

Questions:

1. Provide some unique biographical information about Mr. McCain.

2. How would you describe his legislative approach?

3. When has he gone against the majority of his own party?

 

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