John mcain biography
John mcain biography
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Nov. 2, House of Representatives
Elected as Republican to the House of Representatives from Arizona's 1st District, replacing retiring GOP Rep. John Rhodes.
Nov. 6, Re-election
Re-elected to the House of Representatives.
April 2, Keating Five
McCain meets with federal regulators along with four other senators, on behalf of developer Charles Keating, in attempt to head off investigation into Keating's Lincoln Savings and Loan.
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Senate rebuke
Issued mild rebuke by Senate Ethics Committee for ties to Keating Five scandal.
June 7, Senate chairman
McCain becomes the chairman of the powerful Senate Commerce Committee.
Sept.
27, Presidential campaign
After months of touring New Hampshire and other key primary states aboard the "Straight Talk Express" bus, he formally announces his campaign.
Feb. 1, Primary elections
McCain beats then-Texas Gov.
George W. Bush in the New Hampshire primary by nearly 20 points, threatening Bush's expected easy path to the GOP