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Candidate Profiles (click profile to expand)
Barack Obama (Democrat)
Chicago
Age: 47
Campaign Web site: www.barackobama.com
Office sought: United States president
Occupation(s): U.S. Senate
How many years: 3
Education:
High school: Punahou School, Honolulu, Hawaii
College: Columbia University, Harvard law
Spouse's name: Michelle
Children: Malia, 10; Sasha, 7
Prior political experience:
1. Illinois Senate, 1997-2003
2. U.S. Senate, 2004-Present
Civic, church and community activities:
1. Developing Communities Project, community organizer, 1985-1988
2. Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago, former member
Joe Biden (Democrat)
Wilmington, Del.
Age: 65
Campaign Web site: www.barackobama.com
Office sought: vice president of the United States
Occupation(s): U.S. Senator
How many years: 35
Education:
High school: Archmere Academy, Claymont, Del.
College: University of Delaware, Syracuse University College of Law
Spouse's name: Jill
Children: Beau, 39; Hunter, 38; Ashley; 27; five grandchildren
Prior political experience:
1. U.S. Senate, 1973-Present
2. Ran for president in 1988, 2008
3. New Castle County Council, 1970-1972
John McCain (Republican)
Phoenix
Age: 72
Campaign Web site: www.johnmccain.com
Office sought: United States president
Occupation(s): U.S. Senate
How many years: 21
Education:
High school: Episcopal High School, Alexandria, Va.
College: U.S. Naval Academy
Spouse's name: Cindy
Children: Doug, 49; Andrew, 46; Sidney, 41; Meghan, 23; Jack, 22; Jim, 20; Bridget, 17; four grandchildren
Prior political experience:
1. U.S. Congress, 1983-1986
2. U.S. Senate, 1987- Present
Military service and honors:
1. U.S. Naval Academy graduate, 1958
2. Flight school graduate, 1960
3. Assigned to combat duty, 1967
3. Vietnam POW as a lieutenant commander, 1967-1973
4. Commanding officer, 1976
5. U.S. Senate Navy liaison, 1977
6. Retired from Navy in 1981
7. Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross
Sarah Palin (Republican)
Wasilla, Alaska
Age: 44
Campaign Web site: www.johnmccain.com
Office sought: vice president of the United States
Occupation(s): Alaska governor
How many years: 2
Education:
High school: Wasilla High, Wasilla, Alaska
College: University of Idaho, communications-journalism
Spouse's name: Todd
Children: Track, 19; Bristol, 17; Willow, 14; Piper, 7; Trig, infant
Prior political experience:
1. Alaska governor, 2007-present
2. Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, 2003-2004
3. Wasilla mayor, 1996-2002
4. Wasilla Cty Council, 1992-1996
Civic, church and community activities:
1. Wasilla Bible Church
2. Wasilla Assembly of God, Pentecostal, former member
