Joe McCain
Joe McCain is the younger brother of 2008 presidential nominee and Arizona Senator John McCain. Joe McCain has been a strong supporter of his brother's political campaigns. In late October 2008, it was reported that Joe McCain called 911 emergency services in Virginia to complain about traffic. He was campaigning in the state for his brother at the time.1
Fast Facts
- Brother: John McCain
- Six years younger than John McCain2
- Former news reporter2
- Frequently spoke on John McCain's behalf in 2000, less so in 2008 election2
- Also known for essays, notably on antisemitism2
"Home"-land Security
Joe McCain defended his brother after John McCain insisted to reporters that he couldn't recall how many homes he owned. Joe McCain says that in their childhood, their family was "at best middle class,"3 apparently trying to protect John McCain from being portrayed as an elitist by the media.
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