There was an article in the wall street journal on
Cindy McCain, John's wife. All I ever saw was this attractive woman standing beside John. I was surprised
how talented and involved with the world's problems
she is. This is a summary of the article. She graduated
from Southern Cal and was a special-needs teacher. After
her her dad died, she became involved with his beer
distributing firm and is now the chairwoman. Sales have
doubled since she has taken over from her father. They,
(her and John) have a marriage prenuptial agreement and
her assets remain separate. She is involved around the
world clearing land mines-travels to these countries on
a detonation team and serves on their board. They have
a 19 year old serving in Iraq, another son in the Naval
Academy, a daughter recently graduated from Columbia
Univ., an adopted daughter in high school, and a son
who is the finance guy at the beer firm. Raised kids
in Phoenix, Az. rather than Washington DC, (better
atmosphere). John commuted. In 1991, Mrs. McCain came
across a girl in an orphanage in Bangladesh. Mother
Teresa implored Mrs. McCain to take the baby with
severe Cleft palate. She did so without telling her
husband. The couple adopted the girl who has had a dozen
operations to repair her cleft palate and other medical
problems. They have a Family Foundation for childrens's
causes. She's active with "Halo Trust" to clear land
mines, provide water and food in war ravaged and
developing countries. She will join an overseas mission
of "Operation Smile", a charity for corrective surgery
on children's faces. She has had two back surgeries
and became addicted to pain killers. She talks openly
about it which she says is part of the recovery process.
I'm surprised the media is so quit about her attributes.
She sounds more capable than Hillary or Obama. We would
really get two for the price of one. A person with
business and international experience. John did work
for the firm for awhile when he left the Navy. She,
however, has the real business experience. Very
interesting.

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