John McCain

Senator John McCain, a Republican from Arizona, has had a long and distinguished career in both the military and in politics. A United States Naval Pilot and Captain who received the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Legion of Merit, and Purple Heart, McCain then moved onto the House of Representatives and Senate ("Biographical Data for John S. McCain"). In April of 1999, McCain announced his candidacy for President, stating his mission to "restore integrity into the office, …

…gave examples of how McCain is trying to reach young voters. Sullivan, Andy. "Virtual Campaigning Attracts Generation Y." Medill News Service http://yvote2000.com/NEWS/news_Archive.html?Source=/Archive/2000/2/2-5570.html This article explained how McCain is utilizing the Internet to attract the youth vote and further his campaign. "Why John McCain." Students 4 McCain http://www.students4mccain.com This web site provided valuable information on McCain's media efforts to reach the youth vote. .