Cindy McCain Beer

Cindy McCain, wife of Republican presidential candidate John McCain, is the daughter of James Hensley, founder of Hensley & Co. Hensley and Co. is the main distributor for Anheuser-Busch, the makers of Budweiser beer.

Cindy McCain's stake in the company has an estimated value of over $100 million, and her total wealth has been estimated between $250-$300 million. A prenuptial agreement between her and her husband keeps most of these assets in her name

McCain had worked in public relations for the firm before starting his political career, and Anheser-Busch was among his first major political backers.

• Topix.net: Cindy McCain Beer
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• Associated Press: Beer Executive Could Be Next First Lady (April 3, 2008)
• Telegraph.co.uk: Cindy McCain: Pills, beer and the White House (April 2, 2008)
• The Swamp: McCain, Earnhardt Jr: Bud's for you (April 3, 2008)
• Boston.com: Alcohol industry ties may test McCain (March 9, 2008)
• Statesman.com: As candidate's wife, Cindy McCain finds herself in spotlight (March 9, 2008)
  • The McCains met in 1979 at a cocktail party in Hawaii, when Cindy was 24 years old. John is 17 years her senior.
• AZCentral.com: Arizona, the early years (March 1, 2007)
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