The Race for President 2008: John McCain and Mitt Romney

Click here to read the first of this series, with information about Barack Obama and Hilary Rodham Clinton.

If you ever wanted to be president, 2008 is the year to run. It seems that everyone is tempting fate this next election and it can get confusing. I'm here to let you in on some of the major front runners. This is a great place to start if you want to get the facts straight on who's who. Over the coming months, I'll be bringing all the info to you about our country's possible future leaders, so bookmark my page. I'll also let you in on some key web sites that you'll want to venture to in order to find out more.

The second in this series will include information on two more candidates for presidency: Senator John McCain and Governor Mitt Romney.

It is our duty as American Citizens to learn about the candidates running for presidential office and make an informed decision. Who should you support? Who should you vote for? Read on to help make that decision.

Senator John McCain, Republican, Arizona

Born: August 29, 1936

Parents: John S. McCain, Sr. and Roberta Wright McCain

Married to: Cindy Hensley, 1981

Children: 7 children and 4 grandchildren

Makes his home in: Phoenix, Arizona

Senator McCain's web site boasts leadership and experience as two of his best qualifications. McCain has much experience in the military, as he is the son and grandson of Navy Admirals. He served on the USS Forrestal and experienced being a prisoner of war for over 5 years. His naval honors include the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart, and the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Issues important to Senator McCain include, but are certainly not limited to: Reforming Washington, Government Spending, Human Dignity and the Sanctity of Life, Lobbying and Ethics Reform, the Consequences of Failure in Iraq, National Security, and Stewards of Our Nations Rich Natural Heritage.

For more info about Senator McCain, visit these web sites:

http://www.johnmccain.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McCain

Governor Mitt Romney, Republican, Massachusetts

Born: March 12, 1947,

Parents: George W. Romney and Lenore Romney