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- Born: February 7, 1912
- Birthplace: Muskogee, Oklahoma
- Marital Status: Widow of Admiral John S. McCain, Jr. (died 1981)
- Married: January 21, 1933, in Caesar's Bar, Tijuana, Mexico
- Second cousin four times removed of George Washington
- Calls her son "Johnny"
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Roberta McCain is the mother of U.S. Senator, and presidential candidate, John McCain. The elder McCain has a reputation for being outspoken, sometimes to a fault. During John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign, she was quoted both criticizing the conservative "base" of the Republican Party, and saying that the campaign's anti-Obama "Celebrity" ad was "kinda stupid."LiveLeak: McCain's mother laments: 'They won't let me talk' (September 4, 2008) According to reports, the GOP eventually clamped down: "They've got me muzzled" she told a reporter on the week of the 2008 Republican Convention.LiveLeak: McCain's mother laments: 'They won't let me talk' (September 4, 2008)
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Roberta McCain Questions
Do you trust John McCain to make important decisions about the future of the Internet? 8 AnswersNo, he's not someone who lives and dreams for the future of Internet. He isn't someone who uses the Internet and is one of those people who might believe AOL o... read more
Has fmr Arizona Rep. J.D. Hayworth given any indication (on his talk show, etc) that he is planning on challenging Sen. John McCain 1 AnswerThere has been no official word, but the New Times says: "The word is that he's comfortable being the tribune of the far-right locally." I'm doubtful it will h... read more
when did admiral McCain become an admiral? 1 AnswerThere were three generations of McCain men serving in the US Navy and it gets quite confusing since two were admirals, but the current Senator was only a Captai... read more
